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WELCOME TO BOPHUT HILLS
MORE THAN A HILLTOP A POWERFUL COMMUNITY
at a glance:• convenient location• sea & mountain view• top infrastructure• gated community • clean mountain air• sustainable building• customized design• villas & master planthe estates @ bophut hills
convenient locationKAYA cascades down the lush hillside of Samui’s north eastern coast, making it an ideal location for those seeking undisturbed natural surroundings. Located high in the lush green hills above Samui’s popular resort area and F&B venues of Bophut, KAYA is just 6km from Samui’s international airport and 7km from gorgeous sandy beaches at the island’s main tourist center, Chaweng.
sea & mountain viewsSpectacular views from the northeast coastline and the Gulf of Siam, to offshore islands such as Koh Phangan, Koh Som, Koh Tao and parts of the Angthong Marine Park islands as well as of the island’s striking mountainous interior with its coconut-clad slopes provide a dramatic backdrop while Koh Samui’s abundant conveniences and activities are just a short drive away.
No house should ever be on a hill. It should be of the hill, belonging to it, hill and house both happier for the other.” -Frank Lloyd Wright“
infrastructureThe site is equipped with all the latest in modern-day infrastructure. Each plot is connected to an underground electricity system powered by three distribution substations for each zone, each with its own full back up generator for the whole development so that residents can enjoy uninterrupted supply in less than a minute of Samui’s Provincial Electricity Authority mains power going out. Leased fiber optic lines provide high-speed internet capabilities. Clean water is provided to the site by way of several deep wells, irrigation ponds, and water tanks that hold a total storage capacity of 440 m3. Water delivered to each villa passes through oxidation tanks complete with sand, carbon, and resin filters. Top-notch and drainage systems ensure that water is properly and efficiently drained, allowing residents to remain at ease during Thailand’s rainiest periods. The roads of KAYA have been constructed to meet European standards, allowing for easy access and safe transportation throughout the site.
gated communityKAYA is a gated community with 24/7 security, meaning only verified residents and guests can enter the community. Shared facilities help integrate the neighbors, which results in a sense of community. Living in a large estate compound like KAYA creates a quiet zone, away from any street noise, providing a quiet backdrop to better hear the birds, ocean and natural sounds of your surroundings.
Sustainable buildingKAYA’s development team recognizes the importance of sustainability and is working to incorporate it into every aspect of the property’s design, from on-site planning to architecture and building management. The goal of sustainable building is to preserve and enrich Koh Samui’s incredible jungles while fostering an ever-improving quality of life for residents. In alignment with the vision of becoming Koh Samui’s first genuinely sustainable resort community, KAYA will benefit from the use of the highest quality environmentally sound materials for building and maintenance. The property’s managers are also committed to implementing cutting-edge best practices in recycling, waste management, energy conservation, rainwater usage, and more. Residents of KAYA can take pride as members of a responsible, eco-friendly leisure community, living in harmony with the island. more trees meansmore air.
clean mountain airThanks to its elevation and the large buffer zones bursting with untouched nature between plots, KAYA enjoys cool mountain air with the lowest PM2.5 levels for up to ten months of the year. Even on a hot summer day, the air isup to 4 degrees cooler on the mountain.
cUSTOMIZABLE DESIGNA selection of villa designs have been developed specifically for this special piece of land. Each is engaging, environmentally sensitive and blends with the natural surroundings while also offering unique, luxurious living spaces. Indoor and outdoor spaces are separated by floor-to-ceiling doors that can easily be opened to allow residents to pass through and take advantage of wide balconies that maximize the views. Generous terraces and open living plans allow residents and guests to soak up the pleasant year-round Koh Samui climate. These villa designs are meant to be a starting point to inspire further design decisions and customizations. You’ll work closely with our team of international award-winning architects and developers to customize your dream home exactly the way you want.
rammed earthRammed earth is the technique of layering pressed dirt into a form. It has been used in construction for thousands of years and is available as an optional material for your customized villa. Rammed earth has many benefits including a low carbon footprint, excellent insulation and flexibility. It makes for a unique feature wall allowing for a variety of color tones and textures. The shape of the wall can be curved or straight according to any design which allows the architects to bend the villa around the terrain, integrating the home with nature and its surroundings.
See the world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wild flower. Hold infinity in your hand and all eternity in an hour.
See the world in a grain of sand and heaven in a wild flower. Hold infinity in your hand and all eternity in an hour.
VILLA type 01 / suna • 3 Bedroom, Double Level • Private Infinity Pool• Pre Fab Steel Frame• Fast & Efficient Build Time• Total Build Area: from 500 sqmBuild CharacteristicsSuna Villas are built on prefab steel frame structures which give the feeling of floating over the mountain. Steel, glass and wood elements help the villa feel light and breezy. The structure is complemented beautifully by an interior decor inspired by the story of Suna. Indoor and outdoor spaces are separated by floor-to-ceiling doors, allowing ease of flow through the floor plan. Terraces allow Suna residents to soak up the Samui climate.The Story of SunaSuna means sand in Japanese. Just as the sand in a zen garden inspires thoughtful reflection, the design language of Suna brings peace and harmony to life in the villa. The light and earthy tones found in sand are used to give Suna interiors a gentle glow. Suna villas are located on the entry level plots of Hin Fah or Kaya, gently elevated with spectacular views. “Rammed Earth” (or compressed sand) wall elements bring natural texture and spur conversations.
The only zen foundon mountains is the zen you bring there.
VILLA type 02 / yama• 2 or 3 bedroom• + Optional studio / storage • Private infinity pool• Pre fab steel frame• Fast and efficient build time• Total build area: from 750 sqmBuild CharacteristicsYama Villas combine clean lines and muted color palette of contemporary design with the exotic woods and stone found on the mountain. Distinct overhangs and roof planes create shade while allowing circulation a free flowing travel route throughout the home, as well as views out to the exterior and the ocean. The floor plan is developed around a central common area with private spaces on the extremities. The split level design allows for privacy balanced with connectivity. The Story of YamaYama means ‘mountain’ in Japanese. The mountain is the guiding force behind these villas. The stacked levels celebrate the incline of the terrain below. The spirit of the mountain is powerful and calm. Yama villas oer privacy between the levels, perfect for entertaining guests or larger families. The uninterrupted views evoke moments of meditation and the energy of the lush mountain greenery can be felt. The tones of the mountainside were used in the interior design, creating a seamless blend from interior to exterior worlds.
Knock on the sky and listen to the sound
VILLA type 03 / SORA• 3-6 bedroom, flexible floor plan • Private infinity pool• Copper roof• Rammed Earth wall• Total build area: from 1,100 sqmBuild CharacteristicsVilla Sora responds directly to the environmental context of the site, with basic and even primitive volumes that rise with materials from the region, gaining color and texture right from the landscape. A stunning round copper roof with rammed earth walls spark a conversation between architecture and nature. The story of SoraSora means sky and when it comes to a Sora Villa, the sky really is the limit. A flexible floor plan allows you a choice of bedrooms and other rooms as well. There’s a sense of luxury, ease and warmth suited to the Koh Samui lifestyle and climate and inspired by the spectacular skies and sunsets seen everyday. Sora plots reach high into the skies above with unparalleled views. Build your own fully customizable Sora villa at Kaya in Bophut or Hin Fah in Thong Krut on the plot of your choice.
Wake up and turn I looseCause the rain is fallingi Got to have kaya nowFor the rain is fallingI feel so high I even touch the skyAbove the falling rainI feel so good in my neighborhoodSo here I come againI got to have kaya nowbob marley, 1978
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