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Resort Facilities:
The central Amilla Island housing center houses most of the resort's facilities.
Restaurants/Bars - Several dining options include the overwater Cypress Baa Restaurant, the
beachfront Bazar Buffet, and social lounges such as the Iru Beach Club.
Spa/Wellness - The large spa features thatched-roof treatment bungalows, saunas, plunge
pools, and yoga pavilions set among lush foliage. Retreats and events are held at the "Wellness
Village".

Recreation - An activity facility that includes water sports, a diving center, and
tennis/recreation courts. Marine conservation exhibits and exploration initiatives.
Thesis Report V-SPARC VIT
The Arrival Pavilion's spiral ramp shape is suggestive of a conch shell. The houses provide
shading and cooling by utilizing natural materials such as bamboo and thatched roofs.

Sustainability Initiatives:
Amilla employs a comprehensive approach to sustainability throughout its construction and
operations:
Rooftop solar panel installations provide 60% of total energy needs. Energy-efficient lighting,
cooling, and water systems were used throughout.

Water - The island's water supply comes from a cutting-edge desalination plant and rainwater
collection. Wastewater treatment and recycling system.
Construction - Prefabricated modular construction reduced waste. Low-impact construction
practices protected island ecosystem and wildlife.
Conservation entails waste management through recycling and composting. The Marine
Biology Center investigates corals and marine habitats.

INFERENCES:
Contextual Response.
The design's forms, materials, and sensory experience stem from a deep contextual response
to the natural island site and surrounding sea environment. This is manifested through open-
air areas, natural material palettes, landscape integration, and framing vistas of ocean
horizons.
Diverse Villa Experiences
The broad luxury villa product meets various guest requirements, ranging from beachfront
villas to overwater bungalows. Privacy, seamless indoor-outdoor living, sun-soaked facilities
such as pools/decks, and unimpeded beach views are all common features.
Iconic Architecture
Despite its environmental focus, the resort includes notable contemporary architectural
statements such as the conch-inspired arrival pavilion and the sinuous jetty that connects the
islands. These provide strong visual anchoring.

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