Chris wanted to create something rare on a quiet Maldivian island — a boutique apartment block designed for surf travelers and couples seeking privacy and comfort, far from the resort crowds. The property, just 14 × 14.5 meters, needed to host four compact one-bedroom apartments and a spacious penthouse for his family overlooking the ocean.
He shared photos, rough sketches, and local constraints — narrow setbacks, adjacent buildings, and a dirt-road frontage. From there, I developed conceptual design schemes balancing tropical comfort with coastal resilience: shaded balconies, privacy slats, efficient cross-ventilation, and clear circulation via side and rear passageways.
Together we refined the light, layout, and massing until each level worked effortlessly — beautiful, buildable, and ready for a local architect to finalize permits.
"These look great… I'm really pleased with the layout and believe the access at the back works. Great work."
The result: a city-compliant, climate-responsive apartment design, perfectly suited for the island's relaxed rhythm — turning a blank plot into a thoughtful surf-lifestyle retreat for guests and family alike.