Hotels and Resorts


Over the years, Tongg, Clarke & McCelvey has specialized in creating successful, award-winning and trend-setting landscape architectural designs for a variety of resort hotels in Hawaii and throughout the Asia/Pacific region. TC&M combines creative design skills, technical excellence and a detailed understanding of hotel operations in working with the client, operator and design team.

	Grand Hyatt Bali - Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia
	In designing a landscape for this large, beachfront Balinese resort hotel, TC&M created a variety of gardens and individual spaces to provide a range of experiences for the guests. Swimming pools, water features, fountains, gardens, sculptures and foot paths contribute to the award-winning designs for this resort’s gardens and architecture.

	Hilton Mauritius Resort - Wolmar, Flic-en-Flac, Mauritius
	Located on a long white-sand beach this low rise hotel features extensive swimming pools and water features to compliment the beach activities. TC&M worked closely with the developer and operator to achieve a unique yet economical design for this luxurious resort. Visitors usually come for 7-10 day stays so the site includes a variety of activities and experiences.

	Marriott Waiohai Resort - Poipu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii
	This recently opened Vacation Club resort is located on the site of the old, hurricane damaged Waiohai Hotel. TC&M’s design creates a beautiful tropical oasis featuring swimming pools and lush gardens. The overall landscape environment creates a delightful ambience for the visitor and owner.
	Both TC&M and McCelvey Associates (MAI) are the Landscape Architects of this project. Services were begun by TC&M and assigned to MAI in April 2001. TC&M and MAI are separate companies.

	Maui Ocean Club - Kaanapali Beach, Maui, Hawaii
	TC&M served as the project team leader in transforming the grounds of the Maui Marriott Resort. The focal point of the renovation was the pool courtyard. The entire courtyard area was demolished and reconstructed to feature tropical river pools, a swim through grotto, an island pool bar, water slides, a children’s pool with shipwreck and interactive features, hot water spas, and numerous waterfalls.
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	Promised Land Resort - Hualien, Taiwan
	Located on Taiwan’s eastern coast, Promised Land Resort is the country’s first world class resort. Combining natural beauty of Hualien with the area’s unique culture, the master plan includes hotels, shopping centers, water and theme parks, and championship golf courses. TC&M has been involved in all phases from the design of the landscape master plan to the construction administration of the resort’s first phase.

	Le Meridien Nirwana - Tanah Lot, Bali, Indonesia
	One of Bali’s newest resorts features spectacular grounds carefully designed with Balinese details and materials. TC&M designed the landscape master plan for the entire 160 hectare (300 acre) resort and then worked with all members of the project team to implement the design and maintain the project standards. In addition to the five-star hotel and the Greg Norman golf course, the self-contained resort includes nearly 1,000 residential units, a golf clubhouse and many other amenities.

	Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa - Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii
	TC&M was responsible for every component of landscape design for this luxurious beachfront resort, including fresh and saltwater pools, as well as gardens and amenities around the health spa, luau area, tennis facility and adjacent Poipu Golf Clubhouse. When the grounds were almost completely destroyed by Hurricane Iniki in 1992, TC&M led the landscape renovation and expedited the re-opening of this resort. Honor Award Design Winner -- ASLA Hawaii 2000

	Hilton Waikoloa Village - Waikoloa, Big Island of Hawaii
	For the largest resort hotel in Hawaii (65 acres, 1050 rooms), TC&M designed all grading, circulation, softscape planting, and lighting. They worked with the design team on water features and pools. The challenge was to create a lush and varied landscape experience within an accelerated schedule on a barren lava site. TC&M coordinated all landscape elements, including the importation of 1,400 full grown coconut palms and 50,000 cubic yards of soil.
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	Hyatt Regency Maui - Kaanapali, Maui, Hawaii
	TC&M’s design for the Hyatt Regency Maui helped to solidify the importance of landscape and acknowledge its financial contribution in contemporary resort development. The extensive landscape architectural development set the standard for tropical vacation hotels. Trend-setting features include a large swimming pool with swim-up bar, water slide, swinging rope bridge, artificial rockwork and other site amenities over 18 acres.

	Equatorial Penang - Bukit Jambul, Penang, Malaysia
	Set on a beautiful hill overlooking the golf course, the straits and the Malaysia mainland, the Equatorial Penang is renown for its beautiful pool and tropical garden paths. TC&M worked with the design architect and the local consultants to achieve the owner’s goal of a world-class resort and business hotel in a unique setting.

	Hyatt Regency Guam - Tumon Bay, Guam
	The grounds of this high-rise resort hotel provide many exciting amenities for its busy guests. TC&M designed the entire hotel property and worked closely with the owner to create a five-star resort setting. The amenities of the site plan include a multi-level swimming complex with a lazy-river pool, slippery slides and numerous activities. A set of fountains and water features meander throughout the gardens, creating a tropical atmosphere.

	Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta - Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia
	Working closely with the architects, TC&M master planned the entire resort development in this popular visitor destination. Site amenities include a multi-level swimming pool set amid recreated ruins of an ancient tropical village and a nine-hole executive golf course and driving range which add to the distinctive features of this property.
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	Kauai Coast Resort - Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii
	The grounds of the Kauai Beachboy were tired and consisted mostly of turf grass with occasional tropical plantings and mature tall coconuts. The pool complex was outdated along with the hardscape and exterior amenities. The goal of TC&M’s landscape design was to create a more tropical atmosphere for the resort. New amenities were incorporated including barbecue areas, a new spa and children’s pool, and an outdoor game and function area.

	Kauai Marriott Resort - Kalapaki Beach, Kauai, Hawaii
	When the Westin Kauai closed, Marriott engaged TC&M to design the renovation of a two-acre water feature, converting it to an Hawaiian garden with a koi pond, waterfalls and birds. Softscape planting screens the large surrounding towers, creating a beautiful garden with open lawns for (revenue generating) functions, meandering paths and sitting areas. This project won the highest award from the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA). Environmental Improvement Grand Award Winner -- ALCA 1996

	Hyatt Regency Saipan - Garapan, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
	TC&M designed the grounds of this hotel to include a salt water lagoon with tropical fish, a wedding gazebo and a tropical pool. This idyllic resort is the most successful facility in the Commonwealth and receives constant recognition for the tropical atmosphere of the grounds.

	The Westin Maui - Kaanapali Beach, Maui, Hawaii
	TC&M’s landscape design of the hotel grounds included multi-level swimming pools with water slides and other recreational activities. An extensive water element throughout the grounds features beautiful plants, fish and waterfalls.
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	Quest Resort - Ngerur Island, Palau
	Quest Resort is planned as a high-end luxury resort on a 5-hectare island. The owner required the design team make preservation of the environment and natural beauty our highest priority. TC&M laid out all of the guest buildings based on our on-site observations and a detailed survey. The design included a multi-level swimming pool with spa facilities.
	Both TC&M and McCelvey Associates (MAI) are the Landscape Architects of this project. Services were begun by TC&M and assigned to MAI in April 2001. TC&M and MAI are separate companies.

	Kahala Hotel and Resort - Waialae, Oahu, Hawaii
	TC&M worked on all of the major renovations of the Kahala Hilton beginning in 1976. When Mandarin Oriental upgraded this famous beachfront resort in 1997, TC&M designed and coordinated all of the landscape renovations. The program included the upgrading of the dolphin lagoon, the redesign of the hardscape and water features, and the new landscape planting.

	Maldives Hilton - Rangali Island, Maldives
	This unique project involved the landscape renovation of an existing resort (when the operation transferred to Hilton Corporation) utilizing the local crew and available materials. TC&M reviewed the site and then developed a landscape concept plan to enhance the views from the guestrooms and create a beautiful setting for the new facilities. Working on the site with the hotel's maintenance staff, TC&M provided written guidelines and on-site direction to achieve the rapid and economical upgrading of the project grounds.

	Hyatt Regency Coolum - Queensland, Australia
	Combining the client’s unique program for a revitalizing resort with the architect’s desire to carefully blend the buildings into the beautiful native landscape, TC&M’s design concept emphasized the use of native materials and careful shaping of the ground to create natural settings for the various buildings. Recreational amenities are combined with the facilities of this world-class spa and wellness resort.
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	Hotel Nikko Saipan - San Roque, Saipan, CNMI
	The site had been an encampment during World War II and still contained unexploded ordinance and beautiful caves in the cliffs. The hotel building is one of the strongest architectural statements on Saipan. The developer wanted a variety of facilities which kept the guests on the site for all meals and activities. The view from the lobby (several stories up the building) includes a panorama over the large swimming complex; the outdoor stage and dining area; and the other project features. TC&M’s services combined western design concepts with the client’s marketing goals and requirements.

	Raddin Ancol-Jakarta - Ancol, Jakarta, Indonesia
	Set on a flat site of reclaimed land the Ancol ParkRoyale is a beautiful example of TC&M’s creative design skills when challenged by the client’s limited budget. Located next to the entrance to the Dunia Fantasi Fun Park this family hotel features a large swimming pool with a swim-up bar, slippery slides and numerous water play amenities in the children’s pool. During all holidays the families must choose between the many recreation facilities on the hotel grounds and the other commercial attractions in the Ancol area. During the week, the pool and gardens are a relaxing setting for the business executives visiting and working in the north side of Jakarta.

	Hyatt Regency Surabaya - Surabaya, Java, Indonesia
	This major renovation of an existing hotel involve a major guest tower and extensive gardens at the hotel motor court and entrance. The hotel grounds are now acclaimed by new and returning visitors. TC&M’s design for the pool deck was limited by completed construction, yet included creative uses of plant materials and hardscape elements to create a relaxing and colorful environment for the hotel guests and members of the local recreation club.

	Hyatt Regency Cheju - Cheju Island, Korea
	Set on a beautiful rocky cliff along the southern coast of this resort island, the Hyatt Regency Cheju was the first international resort development in the area. TC&M’s landscape design was carefully integrated with the architect’s bold vision of a garden courtyard in the central atrium together with a large swimming pool featuring cascading waterfalls and some of Korea’s first artificial rockwork constructed at a resort project.
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	Kapalua Bay Hotel - Flemming Beach, Maui, Hawaii
	TC&M was the landscape architect for this elegant resort from the beginning of its development. Over the years, TC&M has designed the new recreation facility and provided ongoing consultation as the hotel has grown and matured.

	Wailea Beach Hotel - Wailea, Maui, Hawaii
	The hotel site included a major drainage way with beautiful rock formations. TC&M worked closely with the architect and developer to preserve and protect the natural features, incorporating them into the overall landscape design of this tranquil Hawaiian resort.

	Inter-Continental Maui - Wailea, Maui, Hawaii
	TC&M was the landscape architect for the Wailea resort’s first hotel. The site design includes tropical gardens, relaxing swimming pools and meandering streams throughout this ocean-front hotel.
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