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The Ritz-Carlton – Maldives

  • Location

    Maldives

Client

    • CPRC Maldives Private Limited

  • Completed Year

    June 2021

Designer

  • Project Type

    Hospitality

Architect

    • Kerry Hill Architects Pte Ltd

Overview

Situated within the beautiful Ritz Carlton Maldives on Fari Islands, there is a captivating play tower designed to resemble a waterspout. This tower, towering at a height of 5.8 meters, was constructed with the intention of maximizing the play area. It offers an awe-inspiring experience for children aged 6 to 12, featuring swinging hammocks and net climbers that allow them to ascend the tower. Additionally, there is a bridge and a slide where children can enjoy the thrill of spinning down at incredible speeds. To enhance the enjoyment, the tower also includes interactive walls with handholds and cavities.

Situated within the beautiful Ritz Carlton Maldives on Fari Islands, there is a captivating play tower designed to resemble a waterspout. This tower, towering at a height of 5.8 meters, was constructed with the intention of maximizing the play area. It offers an awe-inspiring experience for children aged 6 to 12, featuring swinging hammocks and net climbers that allow them to ascend the tower. Additionally, there is a bridge and a slide where children can enjoy the thrill of spinning down at incredible speeds. To enhance the enjoyment, the tower also includes interactive walls with handholds and cavities.

Inspiration

Located amidst a vast expanse of ocean, there exists a sizable play crater positioned at the heart of an island. This unique setting forms a secluded realm, providing children with the perfect environment to immerse themselves in joyful moments alongside their friends and family.

Our
Process

DESIGN

Crafted to harmoniously blend with the island’s natural environment, the crater playground exhibits a masterful integration of organic elements and materials, culminating in a captivating and immersive encounter. Through the utilization of indigenous flora, earth-toned hues, and purposeful terrain, this playground cultivates a profound bond with the island, captivating visitors of every age group.

DESIGN

Crafted to harmoniously blend with the island’s natural environment, the crater playground exhibits a masterful integration of organic elements and materials, culminating in a captivating and immersive encounter. Through the utilization of indigenous flora, earth-toned hues, and purposeful terrain, this playground cultivates a profound bond with the island, captivating visitors of every age group.

Featured play areas

Swirling play tower

The swirling play tower stands as the highest edifice within the play crater, encompassing a plastic tube slide, a platform with netting, and a wobbly bridge. These features collectively offer a secure and pleasurable way for children to ascend and descend from the pinnacle of the play tower.

Indoor playground

Families and young visitors are warmly welcomed to partake in the Ritz Kids program, which offers an immersive experience within the destination. Tailored for children aged 4 to 12, this program revolves around four key pillars: land, water, environmental responsibility, and culture. Through a thoughtfully curated schedule of daily activities, encompassing sports, arts and crafts, cooking classes, and beyond, guests can engage with these pillars. All of these experiences take place at the Ritz Kids Club, a visionary indoor-outdoor facility equipped with playgrounds, cozy napping pods, an area dedicated to video games and movies, and more.