PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS:
A REVOLUTIONARY PROJECT CENTRED IN NATURE BY STUDIO MK27
Patina Maldives venerates the horizon with biophilic design concept
Scheduled to launch in Q2 2021, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is a radical
new example of biophilic design from renowned Brazilian architect Marcio
Kogan, founder of international award-winning Studio MK27. Set in the
new Fari Islands archipelago, Patina Maldives is complemented by two
other luxury resorts, providing an elevated travel experience.
Aerial view of Patina Maldives, Fari Islands Marcio Kogan, Studio MK27
The inaugural flagship resort from Patina Hotels & Resorts, a new
elevated lifestyle brand by Capella Hotel Group, is part of the brand
new Fari Islands archipelago in North Malé Atoll, where guests are free
to choose between privacy and seclusion, exploring a triptych of luxury
resort islands, and embracing the vibrant social scene that emanates
from the archipelago’s communal heart: the Fari Marina Village and
Fari Beach Club.
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Inspired by the beauty and metaphorical significance of the island
landscape, Studio MK27’s delicate, rhythmic design for Patina Maldives
conjures spaces and atmospheres that encourage deep connections with
nature, as well as communion with other people.
STUDIO MK27 DESIGN CONCEPT
Delicate architectural lines remain respectfully low, never breaching
the horizon, in deference to the exuberant, encompassing blues above
and below. Verdant landscaping envelops each of Patina Maldives’ 90
contemporary one- to three-bedroom Beach and Water Pool Villas,
alongside 20 Fari Studios in private sanctuary, yet unfolds invitingly
into the surrounding island life; a simultaneous experience of isolation
and belonging.
Patina is unique in the Maldives: an opportunity to be together in
isolation. One of the most remote places on Earth and still a place
designed for people to meet one another. Patina Maldives embraces
our natural conflicts: desire for peace and party, for nature and design,
technology and rusticity, self-indulgence and deep reflections.
– Marcio Kogan, Studio MK27
Kogan’s design vision is reflected throughout Patina Maldives’
accommodation, restaurants and social buildings. Public spaces are open,
light and inviting and offer a communal beating heart with the Fari Marina
Village and Fari Beach Club. Here, guests will find alluring retail and
enticing dining options as well as a large, commissioned James Turrell
pavilion. The permeable design of the island’s buildings promotes a
pleasing and inviting experimentation of each space; these are organised
according to a hierarchy of textures and coverings that creates a gentle
transition between open and closed spaces.
Throughout the interiors, earthy colour palettes, subtle textures and matte
surfaces are complemented by arcadian materials to create a dialogue
with nature. Wood, linen, rattan, paper cord, stone and natural fibres
extend out from the interiors, blurring boundaries, drawing the outside
world in whilst enticing inhabitants out. Uniquely for the Maldives, floorto-
ceiling Panoramah! sliding window systems allow the villas to be
opened to the elements on all three sides – while custom-made blackout
blinds offer cocoon-like cosiness at the touch of a button.
Millwork furniture customised by Studio MK27 exclusively for Patina
Maldives incorporates subtle practical and aesthetic design features that
elevate the in-room experience and cater to the needs of the connected
contemporary traveller, from bed frames with integrated control panels to
concealed device charging compartments. Carefully selected pieces from
the world’s leading furniture designers imbue the spaces with individuality
and luxury: from Bassam Fellows, Lin Brasil, Gervasoni and Vitra indoors;
to Dedon, Carlos Motta, and Paola Lenti outdoors. Further drama is
added by unique features including monolithic standalone twin vanities
made from Nero Marquina marble and basins hewn from a single block of
stone, offset by bespoke Italian porcelain tiles and al fresco free-standing
double bathtubs.
One-Bedroom Beach Villa Two-Bedroom Water Villa
Patina Maldives has further underlined its cutting-edge architectural
credentials and passion for socially conscious hospitality by joining Design
Hotels, a handpicked collection of independent, design-driven hotels that
function as social hubs and spaces for purposeful experiences.
Patina Hotels & Resorts has been created by Capella Hotel Group to
appeal to an audience looking for immersive, experience-led travel, where
conscious design is combined with intuitive service in some of the world’s
most exceptional locations. Inspired by independent minds with a deep
appreciation of nature and community and an unwavering devotion to
the wellbeing of the planet, Patina Hotels & Resorts encourages guests
to nurture genuine connections with themselves and the world around
them. Human-centred design ensures that spaces flow with guests’
natural modes, gently and intuitively anticipating and providing for each
individual’s needs so that no two stays are the same.
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ABOUT PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is the inaugural flagship property from
sophisticated new lifestyle brand Patina Hotels & Resorts, the latest
hospitality concept by Capella Hotel Group. Designed by renowned
Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan, Patina Maldives offers 90 contemporary
one- to three-bedroom Beach and Water Pool Villas, alongside 20 Fari
Studios, all of which embody a harmony of sanctuary and stimulation.
Set in the Fari Islands archipelago in North Malé Atoll, guests can immerse
themselves in a new expression of island life through thoughtful tailormade
wellness journeys, interactive music programmes, captivating
culinary experiences, and bask in the light-filled James Turrell Skyspace
pavilion — all while embracing the vibrant social scene that emanates from
the destination’s communal heart: the Fari Marina Village and Fari Beach
Club.
ABOUT PATINA HOTELS & RESORTS
Patina Hotels & Resorts is the latest hospitality concept from Capella Hotel
Group. Born out of guests’ desire to honour individuality, Patina appeals
to a new generation of travellers who seek deeper connections with
themselves and the world around them. The human-centred design flows
with the natural modes people are in, gently and intuitively providing for
each guest’s individual needs, ensuring that no two stays are exactly the
same.
A five-star, sophisticated lifestyle brand, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
will be the first launch, with another property in Ubud, Bali also in
development.
ABOUT FARI ISLANDS
Fari Islands is an elevated Maldivian resort experience that celebrates
nature, craft and connection. A Pontiac Land Group development
anchored by three world-class hospitality brands, Fari Islands is located in
the North Malé Atoll within the Maldives, a 50-minute luxury boat transfer
from Malé International Airport.
The archipelago also features the picturesque Fari Marina Village, built
around a vibrant Beach Club, charming boutiques and a selection of
handpicked, upscale food and beverage options. Spaces have been
masterfully designed by renowned architects from Studio MK27 (by Marcio
Kogan), Kengo Kuma & Associates, and Kerry Hill Architects, to bring
about a delicate balance of serene and social.
One of the islands is home to a thoughtful hospitality campus; Fari
Campus is a dedicated island for staff with a focus on community,
education, and engagement, and is the first of its kind in the Maldives.
ABOUT PONTIAC LAND GROUP
Pontiac Land is a privately-held property developer, owner, and operator
based in Singapore. The Group’s assets include hospitality, mixedused,
commercial and residential developments. With over fifty years
of experience in luxury property development, Pontiac Land seeks to
better the built environment through thoughtful architecture and design.
Each development is uniquely complemented with world-class art and
maintained by the Group’s in-house property management team to deliver
a consistently high level of well-being and hospitality. These developments
span Singapore, New York, Sydney and the Maldives.
In 2006, Pontiac Land co-launched Capella Hotel Group in Asia. The Group
subsequently acquired Capella Hotel Group as a wholly-owned subsidiary
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on Patina Maldives, Fari Islands,
please contact:
Luann Alphonso
Director of Marketing & Communications
luann.alphonso@patinahotels.com
+65 8938 2788 in 2017.