Whatever the location, beachside, mountain top or city edge, the design explorations that shape a resort remain the same.

Working internationally, we are often in a position of designing in a place that is not ‘our’ place, where we must quickly develop a deep and respectful understanding of the local landscape, built culture, spirituality and economy.

A German Professor’s work on walking teaches us to look for clues in existing conditions and to recognise the embedded wisdom of accumulated actions.

As our team make their first overseas forays via two weeks of enforced rest in foreign hotels, we speculate on the future of travel.