Gatorade Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I think that there have been previous posts re this site but these pics were taken yesterday. The site is unbelievably ugly and totally unsympathetic to the surrounds. It isn't worth asking how all the planning permission was obtained but if this is the face of the future then Samui hasn't a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screamingeagle Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I think that there have been previous posts re this site but these pics were taken yesterday. The site is unbelievably ugly and totally unsympathetic to the surrounds. It isn't worth asking how all the planning permission was obtained but if this is the face of the future then Samui hasn't a chance. The attachments are a bit large, mate, but I managed to downlod them. I agree, the whole site is a mess. I noticed the building site on the ferry back to samui on Sunday and it's a disgrace. However, to have got this far in construction, whoever is building them must have powerfull friends and there's probably nothing that can be done about it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surayu Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 looks like an alien invasion, from which sci-fi movie have this pics been taken again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygourmet Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Honestly, you guys are living in Samui... and you don't know who is behind this!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itishothere Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 (edited) Do troglodytes live there?? Agree, a total eye-sore. The sad thing is that although this was discussesd some time ago, there doesn't appear to have been much progress. Which could mean it won't be landscaped and improved for some time. EDIT ... due to open in 2011 according to the web site. Edited June 8, 2010 by itishothere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasementCat Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 I can hardly imagine a person choosing this place as a "romantic getaway" or a "secluded villa" without at least proper landscaping being done. Owners will be unable to advertise and sell if they keep things like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pib Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 (edited) I expect the view "from" the homes is nice, but the homes are definitely ugly to look at...looks like something from an outer space/alien movie. Edited June 8, 2010 by Pib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetley Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 So ugly I cannot imagine wanting to live there, boxes with no garden, but there is no accounting for 'taste'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyBee123 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 looks like a land slide waiting to happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaoPo Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 looks like a land slide waiting to happen I agree; just a matter of time some of these bungalows (not very big houses) will slide downhill.... ...also quite a steep climb if you're staying on the lowest level and have to walk uphill for a drink or breakfast in the heat LaoPo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muimatt Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 This is Conrads development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 give it a chance i am sue all great buildings looked like rubbish till they were finished. like an artist who never lets u see his or her work till it is complete. personally i would never buy land on the side or near a cliff or opn aa beach due to errossion but if there are some mugss out there with more money than sense then it makes interesting future news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 (edited) looks like a land slide waiting to happen I agree; just a matter of time some of these bungalows (not very big houses) will slide downhill.... ...also quite a steep climb if you're staying on the lowest level and have to walk uphill for a drink or breakfast in the heat LaoPo yep when we get a proper rain season then we will see how it really stands. they got lucky last year. considering i have seen whole raods callapes and land sliding over them higher than 5 lorries on top of each other and took 1 year to clear it then. the odds are pretty high. wonder if i can put a bet on with the bookies in england. what are the odds Edited June 9, 2010 by BigC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie100 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 (edited) I think that there have been previous posts re this site but these pics were taken yesterday. The site is unbelievably ugly and totally unsympathetic to the surrounds. It isn't worth asking how all the planning permission was obtained but if this is the face of the future then Samui hasn't a chance. ...and here they are looking from the inside. All artists impressions, interesting they don't show the development from the sea like the photos above??? Prices start from a mere 43.8 million.(does that include a lift/escalator from the beach?) Link removed. Edited June 9, 2010 by Rooo Link removed. Rooo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 (edited) I think that there have been previous posts re this site but these pics were taken yesterday. The site is unbelievably ugly and totally unsympathetic to the surrounds. It isn't worth asking how all the planning permission was obtained but if this is the face of the future then Samui hasn't a chance. ...and here they are looking from the inside. All artists impressions, interesting they don't show the development from the sea like the photos above??? Prices start from a mere 43.8 million.(does that include a lift/escalator from the beach?) At that price I'd expect a free helicopter transfer. Crazy. Edited June 9, 2010 by Rooo Removed link from quote. Rooo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pib Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Prices start from a mere 43.8 million.(does that include a lift/escalator from the beach?) No, each home comes with a long bamboo ladder for beach access. But watch out, make sure they don't give you a used ladder from a orange TOT telephone maintenance truck. Or, for something a little more study than bamboo, you can create your own ladder on the concrete pillars by nailing on some two-by-four rungs/steps. Heck, maybe even consider adding in a Robinson Crusoe type lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maenam Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I think that there have been previous posts re this site but these pics were taken yesterday. The site is unbelievably ugly and totally unsympathetic to the surrounds. It isn't worth asking how all the planning permission was obtained but if this is the face of the future then Samui hasn't a chance. The attachments are a bit large, mate, but I managed to downlod them. I agree, the whole site is a mess. I noticed the building site on the ferry back to samui on Sunday and it's a disgrace. However, to have got this far in construction, whoever is building them must have powerfull friends and there's probably nothing that can be done about it..... guys, I think that's the conrad place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brizzle Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 (edited) I'm no expert but my understanding is that if the reinforced concrete is imbedded into solid rock then a landslide taking the property down is not going to happen. Im guessing that the Conrad has had the land surveyed and is happy with the results of the survey. I got this info from a friend when asking about a couple of houses he had also built on a cliff. The situation will obviously improve with tasteful landscaping(if that's possible from this developer of course) but it clear from early idications that this will always be somewhat of a double bagger (ugly) resort. Now I admit my understanding could be wrong due to what I was told being incorrect which none the less would be a fine thing IMO...to see the whole development crash into the sea would be a perfect ending for a very imperfect resort ...subject to it being unoccupied or any builder fatalities of course. Edited June 11, 2010 by brizzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorade Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 I'm no expert but my understanding is that if the reinforced concrete is imbedded into solid rock then a landslide taking the property down is not going to happen. I’m guessing that the Conrad has had the land surveyed and is happy with the results of the survey. I got this info from a friend when asking about a couple of houses he had also built on a cliff. The situation will obviously improve with tasteful landscaping(if that's possible from this developer of course) but it clear from early idications that this will always be somewhat of a double bagger (ugly) resort. Now I admit my understanding could be wrong due to what I was told being incorrect which none the less would be a fine thing IMO...to see the whole development crash into the sea would be a perfect ending for a very imperfect resort ...subject to it being unoccupied or any builder fatalities of course. If the earthquake forecast is true, you may well get your perfect ending! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 That picture, looks like something I've seen on TV. Tibetan salt mines.Structures that look exactly the same, built on a side of a hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I think that there have been previous posts re this site but these pics were taken yesterday. The site is unbelievably ugly and totally unsympathetic to the surrounds. It isn't worth asking how all the planning permission was obtained but if this is the face of the future then Samui hasn't a chance. ...and here they are looking from the inside. All artists impressions, interesting they don't show the development from the sea like the photos above??? Prices start from a mere 43.8 million.(does that include a lift/escalator from the beach?) Link removed. 43 million, either the person is buzzing i.e the seller or the buyer 43 million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandguy Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 This place would get a double prize for ugliest hotel (looked at from afar) and worst land use for a development in my book. This style of construction will certainly have killed all nearby coral due to silting from erosion. While it seems possible that the design and construction will be safe and effective, it seems more likely to me that too great a confidence in the foundations of the footings and imperfect construction technique (rusty rebar sitting in the rain anyone?) will lead to problems. Let's hope I am wrong and no one gets hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changian Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I thought there were some laws governing the maximum angle of the slops that you could build on? This looks over 45 degrees. But I like those concrete slides owners can use to get into the sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pib Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I think home construction codes are encrypted in Thailand and no builder is willing to buy a subscription card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro86 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 43 Mill.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yantzen Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 This Can't Be Samui, But It Is Nothing changed....................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 yantzen, we have got it already and making out of that a Samui hate thread is really silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Places like that are why I stopped going to Samui years ago. To look at it now, remembering what it used to be like is just too sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costalot Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 The rape of beauty, to create a slum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishi Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Not quite familiar with the exact location. How far from my 43M 2-bedroom concrete box would I have to climb/parachute/crawl/walk to get to my 10M+ wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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