17/10/2026
What should the first building tell you about a place?
For this resort occupying an entire small island in the Maldives, the welcome pavilion offers the first glimpse of an architectural language that unfolds across the island. Its undulating form draws from the surrounding ocean, establishing a relationship between the destination and its setting.
Designing this first encounter means considering what guests notice, how they find their way, and where they feel invited to linger. It sets expectations for the spaces and experiences still to come.
Design team
Oleksii Nikonov
Bayu Aditya
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I Made Pagarat
Aileen Ivena