Maldives

The Solivai Resort is envisioned as an ultra-luxury, next-generation lifestyle resort set within a pristine coastal landscape of the Maldives. Conceived as a model for regenerative and climate-responsive hospitality, the resort demonstrates how architecture, landscape, solar energy, water systems and guest experience can be seamlessly integrated from the earliest stages of planning. Located on a 2.90 hectare coastal island in the Maldives, the property provides a beachfront view towards the Indian Ocean. The site is imagined as a relatively secluded coastal retreat, offering privacy while maintaining direct visual and physical connections to the sea. The property is characterised by a tropical coastal landscape, with mature trees, dense vegetation, open grassed areas and naturally occurring vegetation. Existing vegetation should be retained wherever feasible, with the masterplan working around significant vegetation and natural landscape features rather than clearing the site. The beachfront property transitions into a wider coastal landscape, creating opportunities for relaxation areas, beach activities, outdoor dining and intimate guest experiences. The relationship between the built environment, landscape and shoreline should be carefully considered to preserve the natural character of the coastal setting. The property should be conceived not simply as a collection of buildings, but as a living coastal ecosystem, where architecture and natural systems work together to create a resilient and immersive hospitality experience.