The Project

Hankeda lies in the middle of a string of islands that lie on the western bridge of Addu Atoll, in the south of Maldives. The uninhabited island covers an area of 5 hectares.

The brief was to masterplan and develop in detail a 66 villa property on Hankeda Island.

Site Analysis

The project on Hankeda was to be part of the first few resorts to be tendered in areas physically connected to local populations. It is closest to inhabited island Maradhoo.

The link road passing through the western bridge of the atoll was a major handicap for the resort as its location disconnects the inner lagoon of the atoll from the resort site.

Design Concept

The 65 sqm villa design incorporates a detached timber frame structure that allowed daylight while maintaining privacy for guests.

Elevated podium designs of the main complex facilitated views beyond the link road towards the inner atoll, letting this feature become a part of the property. This established an axis across the east/west aspect of the site, along which an elevated walkway would allow views and enable guest to cross the link road to the beach and back.

Team

Partners: Mohamed Ishan Saeed, Ahmed Ramie Rasheed, Mohamed Najee

Project Team: Fazir Naseer,

Structural Engineering: Mohamed Ahsan (Archeng)

 

Project data

Site Area: 5 ha

Discontinued