Brazil-based design studio Studio MK27 creates a new holiday resort on the Fari Islands archipelago located in the Maldives. This is one of the four islands that compromise the artificial archipelago and is built on over 10 kilometers of reef along the northern side of North Male Atoll.
The studio helps with designing both the architecture and interior design of the buildings along the entire island including a spa, a special kid's club, an arrival pavilion for guests, and a range of restaurants and bars to enjoy. The accommodation is provided by a blend of different water villas, private island villas, and beach suites. Studio MK27 Founder Marcio Kogan states, "Patina is unique in the Maldives: an opportunity to be together in isolation, [...] It is one of the most remote places on Earth and still a place designed for people to meet one another."
Image Credit: Studio MK27
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Eco-friendly Island Resorts
- Design and build island resorts with a focus on eco-friendliness to attract sustainability-minded travelers.
- Family-friendly Island Resorts
- Create island resorts with special amenities and services for families with children to cater to this demographic.
- Remote Work-friendly Island Resorts
- Develop island resorts with high-speed internet access and workspaces to attract digital nomads looking for a change of scenery.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Hospitality
- Incorporate unique designs and amenities into hotel and resort construction projects to help differentiate them from competitors and attract more guests.
- Architecture
- Work with hotel and resort developers to create distinct and recognizable designs for different properties to establish brand identity in the hospitality industry.
- Tourism
- Partner with organizations and governments to promote lesser-known, remote destinations as attractive travel destinations to increase tourism in those areas.
