TRAVEL & RESORTS
Spacious and airy – with extensive living rooms , bedrooms and bathrooms envisioned as one open space – the resort ’ s villas surprise guests with eclectic décor and furnishings such as colourful cushions and tapestries adorned with traditional motifs , and Maldivian art pieces scattered throughout .
UrbanARC comments on this project : “ For Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives , we wanted to really place the nature at the heart of the guest ’ s experience , whether they are in the villa , in the restaurants or in other common areas . This is why we used plenty of glass and a calming colour palette inspired by the changing hues of the ocean , the nuances of the sunset and the island ’ s vegetation . Timber feature walls and customised screens contribute to a sense of understated luxury , which is the hotel ’ s design leitmotif .”
Built on an ethos of positive environmental impact , Kuda Villingili is a plastic-free resort where eco-friendly materials such as reclaimed wood , glass , recycled and biodegradable plastic are extensively used for custom furniture , bespoke rugs , placemats and the bathrooms ’ beauty amenities .
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