The futuristic edifice is to feature a honeycomb roof billed as an architectural innovation tailored for the tropical climate.

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But being a "small D" democrat, I'm happy to report that the veil of privacy surrounding penthouse living is finally being lifted in a new book titled "Up On the Roof" (Princeton Architectural Press).

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Chalet Gerard, however, takes traditional architectural forms and gives them new energy, from the undulating roof that recalls a ski slope waiting for fresh tracks, to the curvaceous fireplace that recalls a hovering spaceship in the lounge.

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The refurbished venue, which combines eastern and western architectural elements including an Art Deco facade and a Chinese-style roof, lies amid low-rise tenement buildings, vibrant markets and local shops.

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The pond is surrounded by the resort's restaurants and an open-walled bar with a thatched roof and tall mahogany columns, creating a sleek and sensual architectural ensemble destined to be the setting for innumerable fashion shoots.

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