In the turquoise context of the Maldives, a natural oasis presents a crescent island transfixed in dialogue, a conversation between the natural and man made. Formally, the architecture bridges the contextual counterpoints allowing for a timeless monumentality, acknowledging the circular nature of the land, becoming redolent of unbounded flow. Primitive yet innovative, the integrated proposal aims to become seamlessly united with the tropical environment, lightly floating above yet at times, carving and deeply rooting. Staying true to its essence, the proposal seeks to exploit and enhance the natural beauty of the context while presenting extravagant accommodations.
The interplay between the main resorts light tectonic structure, a floating apparatus transcending vertical through cascading waterfalls, becomes an active counterpoint to the solemn, carved earth villas radiating across the terrain. The island's prominence achieves clarity of the composition through its essential and sincere expression of character. Mineral springs, verdant gardens, therapeutic lavatories, exquisite dining and luxury dwellings are at the center of the collected program, all resulting experiences are sensual and sensitive, catering to the deeper relationship with the serene environment.
The resulting experience is peaceful and rejuvenating, intentionally reducing the constructed context to an essential and sincere character - a dialogue with the vibrant regional cues. The luxury villas have been arranged to provide uninterrupted privacy and a visceral connection with the excavated land. The islands northern caverns, carved by waterfalls, push the illusion of tranquility to the limits of possibility At the heart, a natural reef- encompassed and protected -an underwater conservatory and precious amenity An empowered dichotomy, the architectural response on mX. 2 7 is representational of an ecologically sensitive concept intertwining and creating a conscious relationship between the natural and constructed temperate context. The intent is an architecture of unity, solidarity, a true expression and celebration of place.