Four Seasons Resort At Landaa Giraavaru

The Resort’s design is a pure expression of function over form, characterised by clean lines and lack of unnecessary elaboration, curves, carvings, or decoration. The pure appearance is complemented by the very deliberate orientation of each building – cut‐throughs in the vegetation, ‘picture’ frames created by cross beams, extremely private gardens, tall ceilings and seemingly endless jungle paths – that each combine to reveal the raw beauty of the island in tantalising instalments.

Designed by a visionary Sri Lankan architect, Murad Ismail, that showcases a simple, contemporary blend of traditional Maldivian and Sri Lankan forms. The airy buildings each adhere to regional styles – from the 45‐degree pitch of the high thatched roofs to the use of coral walls. Landaa Giraavaru’s vast natural wilderness incorporates 102 thatched bungalows and villas, steeped with lush vegetation providing maximum privacy. Modern conveniences include wireless high‐speed internet, 42‐inch plasma TV, audiovisual system with DVD player and MP3 cable, and espresso machine.