The landscape design and layout is based on the concept of a central axis main street boulevard. The central axis extends from the arrival jetty to the main street boulevard that runs across the island and terminates at the water villas at the opposite end. An avenue of alternating Plumeria trees and large specimen Coconut palms reinforces the main street boulevard.
A series of nodes along the main street boulevard identifies pedestrian path intersections and focal points such as the entrance gateway. The nodes are distinguished by a change in material to timber decking. The nodes are further reinforced with decorative “fabric” column structures.
To ensure sustainability with minimal maintenance, the planting palette for the landscape was limited by what could survive well in the sandy soils that make up the island. The existing vegetation on the island and on neighboring islands provided clues for the selection of plants. Intensive ornamental planting was restricted to specific areas such as the main street boulevard, swimming pool area, major pedestrian paths, and for screening purposes adjacent to the villas. All other areas were left untouched with minimal interference to preserve the natural beauty and ecosystem of the island.
Due to the delicate ecosystem of the island, plants that were introduced are of a similar species as that found on the island and neighboring islands. To provide pockets of shade, coconut palms were planted along the bare beachfront areas adjacent to the villas. The majority of the pedestrian paths are surfaced with a compacted sand base with brick edging. In other areas such as the focal points, timber decking was utilized.
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