Amanagara Sydney

Amanagara Logo Animation

Amanagara Sydney is a speculative name and brand for an upcoming hotel in Barangaroo owned by Aman Resorts.

I was brought on board as part of the pitch, strategy, and brand exploration process.

Notebook for Amanagara

Taking inspiration from Aman Resorts’ existing catalogue, Amanagara is a compound Sanskrit word meaning ‘a city of peace’.

Both literal and aspirational, the words 'city of peace' reflect their brand promise – convenient access to one of the busiest global cities and a private retreat from the rush of the CBD.

Collateral was designed with connection to the land in mind – hints of sandstone, land topography, and wild flora all collide on ultra-high end finishes across packaging, print and some digital concepts.

As another value-add for the client, I took the brief a step further and crafted a campaign around the concept of 'breaking free' – of the traffic, of the noise, of the crowds and entering the oasis in the city. Using photography as the primary device, juxtaposing the two sides of Sydney with two fonts, and offering Amanagara as the solution.

Amanagara branded matches
Amanagara Hotel Card
Amanagara Coasters
Arjati Storefront
Amanagara Enamel Pin
Amanagara ICC Branding
Amanagara Glue Posters
Amanagara Tote Bag
Amanagara Tote Bag
Billboards for Amanagara



The brandmark monogram combines two 'A's to form an M, A and N – spelling Aman. An animated brandmark was an extension of this, designed to be used in digital placements.

Tessellating patterns of the 'A' are used on many of the hotel's collateral as another subtle touchpoint, while the vintage floral collage is a much louder execution that ties the brand back to the land.

Amanagara Brandmark
Website Mockup for Amanagara Research booklet for Amanagara