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Adjacent to the historic MacArthur Landing Memorial is The Oriental Leyte, a 10-hectare resort development in Leyte, Philippines. Fronting the expansive shoreline of Red Beach, its 65 guest suites along with 1st class amenities including three grand ballrooms, a gym, a spa, and family rooms make a tropical retreat. The plan is cut and clustered to frame surprising views and openings throughout the development. The hotel building surrounds the pool deck to make it private and to provide a contrasting backdrop to the open vistas of the beach.

A tropical sojourn with the sea, the architecture of The Oriental Leyte takes advantage of the climate by creating a seamless transition from interior to exterior. The sides facing beach appear very open, light, and permeable to encourage a seamless spatial relationship with the sea. To address the excessive sunlight and rain of a tropical climate, extensive overhangs and brise-soleil are integrated in the overall design adding character to the minimalist canvas