Inside The Innovative Design of Zamani Islands, Maldives by Shaun Killa

The newly revealed Zamani Islands project has completely transformed the fundamental concepts on which resort structures are typically constructed. Leading this innovative design is Shaun Killa, the visionary design director and founder of Killa Design, who generously shared the details of this cutting-edge project in an exclusive feature.

Killa Design has expertly intertwined inspiration from natural elements, sustainability initiative, and cutting-edge technologies to craft a resort that stand at the height of luxury and eco-friendliness.

Inspired by Nature

The master plan for Zamani Islands draws motivation from the charming natural formation of the lagoon atolls. The intend concept takes cue from the wind, waves, and tidal current that form the islands, create a synergy between nature and the crowd of resort experiences. Sculpted by environmental background, the islands priorities maximum beach entrance and panoramic views, offering visitors an immersive relationship with the nearby lagoons and horizon.

Shared Values and Sustainable Vision

Killa Design’s participation in the Zamani Islands plan was propelled by a common vision with Atoll Estates – the formation of a highly sustainable lavishness resort powered totally by renewable energy. The architect, known for their capability in zero energy/water/waste ultra-luxury resorts such as Sherbara Resort in Saudi Arabia, were involved in materializing the client’s idea and setting new benchmark for eco-friendly luxury welcome in the Maldives and beyond.

Additional to the sustainability accruements, the owners required to create an inventive hospitality destination differentiate from other resorts through design and guest experience, which is at the center of Killa Designs’ approach to resorts.

Overcoming Challenges with Innovation

Shaun acknowledges the characteristic challenges of offshore resort structure, yet Killa Design boldly addresses them through innovative building technologies. Employ a modular construction method, the team ensure high quality and stability during the resort. Sustainability goals were meet throughout the use of regionally existing materials, include domestic timber, bamboo, and recycled aluminum, minimizing ecological impact and dropping the resort’s fixed carbon footprint.

Also, their design flawlessly integrates biophilic essentials, such as green spaces, natural light, and aeration systems.  These features not only improve guests’ well-being but also supply to a fall in energy utilization.

Cutting-Edge Technologies at Play

The addition of cutting-edge technology for the plan further enhances the individuality of Zamani Islands’ design. Killa Design leveraged BIM (Building Information Modelling) software to carefully model every resort feature, offering the owners an effective reality experience through the design phase. Parametric and regenerative software optimized design essentials, improved build ability, and contribute to memorable guest experiences inside the resort.

Sustainability Embedded in Every Detail

Zamani Islands arrogantly stand as the Maldives’ first 100% renewable energy-powered assets, and Killa Design’s emphasis towards sustainability is obvious in every feature of the design and development. Building Integrated Photo-Voltaic (BIPV) systems attach solar energy capably, harmonizing with the resort’s artistic request. From reliable material collection to implement Agri-Photovoltaics and indoor rural, every feature is crafted to minimize environmental impact while promotion local ecosystems.

Shaun Killa has expressed an intellect of arrogance in the task played by his team in establish a potential benchmark for ecotourism with Zamani Islands. The trust is that this scheme will serve as a motivation, not restricted to the Maldives but extend globally, encourage the growth of more sustainable resorts in Maldives. By set new standards for environmentally mindful hospitality, he hopes to inform guests and encourage them to create more environmentally mindful choices in their holiday destinations and generally lives.

Atoll Estates‘ Signature Architectural Direction

Amit Majumder & Dmitry Bourtov, the founder and curators of Atoll Estates, expressive the planned reasoning behind their collection of Killa Design for the plan:

We chose Shaun Killa and Killa Design to lead the planning and design of Zamani Islands and the main resort due to their impressive history of creating visually stunning and sustainable architectural wonders. Killa Design's unique design philosophy, combining beauty with environmental awareness, aligns perfectly with Atoll Estates' values and Zamani Islands' vision. This partnership represents a merging of shared values and fresh concepts, aiming to establish a new standard in luxury hospitality and environmental responsibility worldwide.