Over the next 25 years, the government of the Republic of Maldives plans to develop a significant part of its almost 1,000 uninhabited islands and turn them into holiday destinations. All new structures and infrastructure must be environmentally neutral, as the Maldives pay increased attention to environmental protection. Also, buildings should not visually disrupt the appearance of the natural landscape (for example, according to current legislation, any building on a single island should not be taller than the tallest tree growing there).
The Slovenian workshop Ofis took care of the islands of Funamadua, Conotta, Randheli and Hadahaa and for each developed a separate project for a resort village, including villas and bars on the coast, bungalows on stilts in the coastal zone of the sea, swimming pools, cafes, etc. Wood will be used as building materials, bamboo, straw, palm leaves, and only in rare cases - prefabricated structures.
The solution for each island is based on its typical design: for example, at Funamadua, wooden wall panels can be rotated around an axis, turning rooms into open verandas, and at Conotta it is planned to use eco-siding.
