Shadows have long played a significant role in vernacular architecture, particularly in tropical climates like Vietnam. The design of Zannier Bãi San Hô embraces this principle, using shadows to create visual depth, regulate temperature, and enhance the guest experience. By casting intricate patterns across living spaces, courtyards, terraces, and walkways, the resort taps into a timeless architectural technique that adds complexity and beauty to its spaces. 

Throughout the property, light is used to create immersive, sensory moments. In the guest rooms, strategically placed low lighting and warm-toned lamps create a serene ambiance, casting gentle shadows that encourage relaxation and calm. As guests descend the spiral red clay staircase that leads to the spa’s treatment rooms, they’ll be mesmerised by the interplay of light and shadows dancing on the curved walls. The outdoor terraces are adorned with geometric wooden screens, casting intricate patterns across the stone floors as the sun filters through the canopy of trees, while in the evening, soft ambient lighting enhances the silhouettes of the surrounding landscape, giving the resort an ethereal glow.

The interplay between light and shadow at Zannier Bãi San Hô transcends a design feature – it’s an integral part of the resort’s tranquil atmosphere. From the quiet mornings when the first light of day stretches across the villas and pavilions, to the golden hour when long shadows dance on the beach, the experience is both poetic and immersive.