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Maldives

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Spaces.Inc mv

Type

Hospitality + Sport › Hotel

STATUS

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YEAR

2028

SIZE

500,000 sqft - 1,000,000 sqft

BUDGET

$50M - 100M

Achieving the target of approximately 200 villas while maintaining a genuine sense of luxury and privacy requires a meticulously planned master plan. The strategic solution lies in intelligent zoning and sophisticated landscape architecture, which can effectively manage density while preserving a low-impact, exclusive atmosphere. The island will be divided into distinct functional zones to optimize guest flow, concentrate activity, and protect the tranquility of accommodation areas.
The design philosophy for the resort is fundamentally guided by the existing ecological context of the lagoon. The proposed shape for the main island mimics and enhances the natural contours of the lagoon’s shifting sandbanks. A secondary, dedicated Back-of-House (BOH) island, linked by bridges at the lagoon’s most stable core, was created to support the main resort. This dual-island design is dictated by the natural flow of water currents, ensuring the new landmass integrates into the ecosystem with minimal disruption.
To accommodate a 200-bed capacity while ensuring a seamless guest experience, the master plan directly addresses peak demand. By strategically placing two All-Day Dining restaurants at opposite ends of the island, we mitigate overcrowding and maintain a sense of spaciousness. The island is also zoned for varied moods: a vibrant “active plaza” at the center offers sports, recreation, and diverse dining, while the island’s ends are programmed as tranquil zones for the spa, quiet beach shacks, and other curated relaxation activities.
The dedicated BOH island is a cornerstone of the operational strategy. Separating all logistical and service functions from guest areas ensures the visitor experience remains pristine and uninterrupted. This layout allows for highly efficient, organized logistics to seamlessly support all guest facilities across the main island.
The strategic zoning of guest villas across the resort is meticulously planned to optimize the guest experience by capitalizing on prime ocean views. Along the shoreline, the larger accommodations, such as the Beach Villas with living rooms and the Family Villas, are deliberately positioned on the western side to capture the spectacular evening sunsets. The single-bedroom villas are oriented to the east to greet the sunrise.
This thoughtful placement extends across the entire property, including the over water villas, resulting in a deliberate inventory mix. As of our current planning this August, the resort is designed with a strategic ratio of approximately 55% sunrise-facing to 45% sunset-facing villas, balancing the inventory while catering to different guest preferences.
Circulation throughout the island is designed to be both pleasant and efficient. A network of well-maintained, shaded sandy pathways will encourage guests to embrace the “barefoot luxury” concept and explore the island on foot. For convenience and accessibility, on-demand electric buggy service will be available. However, the guest flow is fundamentally altered by the proposed “Cluster Host” service model. As guests will have a dedicated team as their primary point of contact for all needs where the cluster is divided to 5-10 room clusters, and the requirement to travel to a central reception or concierge desk is eliminated, significantly reducing buggy traffic and contributing to a more peaceful island environment.
The success of a 200-villa resort hinges directly on the quality and execution of its landscape architecture. This cannot be overstated. High-density development inherently carries the risk of being perceived as crowded, with a loss of green space, privacy, and desirable views. Research indicates, however, that well-designed density does not inherently diminish well-being or the perception of luxury. The critical factor is the creation of private and tranquil spaces, which in a resort context is most effectively achieved through landscaping.
Therefore, a significant portion of the development budget must be allocated to a world-class landscape architect and the implementation of their vision. This includes the sourcing, transportation, and nurturing of mature, native vegetation to create immediate and effective “green walls” and private garden sanctuaries for each villa. This is not a discretionary expense to be value-engineered; it is a core investment in the luxury product itself. A dense, lush, and thoughtfully designed landscape is the single most important element in mitigating the potential downsides of a higher room count and ensuring that each of the 200 villas feels like a private, exclusive haven. This approach is more sustainable and ultimately more effective at creating a sense of luxury than constructing physical walls or barriers.
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