Japanese architect Shigeru Ban has designed Infinite Maldives, a “resort residence” in the Maldives featuring gardens and rows of houses on the water made from timber and locally sourced materials.<\/p>\n
The five-hectare resort will be located within the Male’ Atoll, and is designed to “embrace the Maldivian vernacular” according to Shigeru Ban Architects.<\/p>\n
The property will feature 44 villas set on beach and over water, connected by a long wooden boardwalk. The houses will surround four gardens by landscape artist Michael Desvigne.<\/p>\n
Ban designed the Infinite Maldives resort to blend in with the surrounding Indian Ocean.<\/p>\n
The digital renders show double rows of houses facing each other across a long wooden boardwalk that leads to a plot of land with an amorphous central building.<\/p>\n
“What makes Infinite Maldives unique is that the resort blends in with the sea and the green nature in an ‘infinite’ manner,” Ban said.<\/p>\n
“To minimize the amount of transport and energy for construction and material production, we use various innovative pre-fabrication methods and focus on applying lightweight materials as well as recycled materials,” he added.<\/p>\n
Ban further remarked the project would be a “true act of sustainability” due to its harmonious relationship with the surrounding nature.<\/p>\n
“In contrast to many developments selling ‘sustainability’ just as a label in the commercial sense, our aim is to create a place where people can relax mentally and physically, in harmony with the environment, taking in all its value,” the Japanese architect added.<\/p>\n
Infinite Maldives is designed by Sri Lankan developer Crystal Property Group. The property will feature a spa, fitness center and wellness facilities as well. The villas would come with its own infinity pool and outdoor lounging spaces.<\/p>\n
“We are proud to be delivering the first resort residence and one-of-a-kind opportunity in the Maldives, which is a huge milestone for the country and a great achievement for us,” said Crystal Property Group CEO Reza Magdon Ismail.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Japanese architect Shigeru Ban has designed Infinite Maldives, a “resort residence” in the Maldives featuring gardens and rows of houses on the water made from timber and locally sourced materials. The five-hectare resort will be located within the Male’ Atoll, and is designed to “embrace the Maldivian vernacular” according to Shigeru Ban Architects. The property<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":7433,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2423,2429],"tags":[429,1016,1115,1356,1877,2102,2159],"class_list":{"0":"post-7432","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business","8":"category-tourism","9":"tag-crystal-property-group","10":"tag-infinite-maldives","11":"tag-japan","12":"tag-maldives-tourism","13":"tag-shigeru-ban-architects","14":"tag-tourism-and-hospitality","15":"tag-travel-and-tourism"},"yoast_head":"\n