The Contour of Luxury Spring/Summer 2020 Issue | Page 35
Located in Lhaviyani Atoll, just 40 minutes by
seaplane from Male International Airport, Kudadoo
is designed with contemporary Japanese elegance
by renowned architect Yuji Yamasaki. The resort is
defined by air and light, both in the design of the villas
and a central two story main building on the island -
The Retreat. As an essential part of the architectural
statement of Kudadoo, 300kw of solar panels are
incorporated within the sloping roof of The Retreat,
which are able to fully power the island – the first such
sustainable luxury resort of its kind in the Maldives.
Only native plants and trees growing in their
natural environment will feature on the island,
strategically placed near the shoreline to prevent
erosion. To continue Kudadoo’s environmental
commitment, there is also a water bottling plant to
substantially reduce the island’s plastic consumption,
a food-recycling program and a collection of
local greenhouses producing fresh produce for
guests. Together these innovative elements ensure
that protecting the natural environment is as
high a priority as the comfort Kudadoo provides.