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 twoother luxury resorts, providing an elevated travel experience.

Aerial view of Patina Maldives, Fari Islands

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Marcio Kogan, Studio MK27

The inaugural flagship resort from Patina Hotels & Resorts, a newelevated lifestyle brand by Capella Hotel Group, is part of the brandnew 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 emanatesfrom the archipelago’s communal heart: the Fari Marina Village andFari Beach Club.

Inspired by the beauty and metaphorical significance of the islandlandscape, Studio MK27’s delicate, rhythmic design for Patina Maldives
conjures spaces and atmospheres that encourage deep connections withnature, 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 aboveand 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 inisolation. One of the most remote places on Earth and still a placedesigned 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 andenticing dining options as well as a large, commissioned James Turrellpavilion. The permeable design of the island’s buildings promotes apleasing 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 mattesurfaces are complemented by arcadian materials to create a dialoguewith 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 beopened 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 thatelevate the in-room experience and cater to the needs of the connected
contemporary traveller, from bed frames with integrated control panels toconcealed device charging compartments. Carefully selected pieces fromthe 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 isadded by unique features including monolithic standalone twin vanities
made from Nero Marquina marble and basins hewn from a single block ofstone, offset by bespoke Italian porcelain tiles and al fresco free-standingdouble 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 DesignHotels, a handpicked collection of independent, design-driven hotels thatfunction as social hubs and spaces for purposeful experiences.
Patina Hotels & Resorts has been created by Capella Hotel Group toappeal to an audience looking for immersive, experience-led travel, whereconscious 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 tothe 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 eachindividual’s needs so that no two stays are the same.
ENDSNOTES TO EDITORABOUT PATINA MALDIVES, FARI ISLANDS
Patina Maldives, Fari Islands is the inaugural flagship property fromsophisticated 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 FariStudios, all of which embody a harmony of sanctuary and stimulation.
Set in the Fari Islands archipelago in North Malé Atoll, guests can immersethemselves 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 Skyspacepavilion — all while embracing the vibrant social scene that emanates fromthe destination’s communal heart: the Fari Marina Village and Fari BeachClub.
ABOUT PATINA HOTELS & RESORTS
Patina Hotels & Resorts is the latest hospitality concept from Capella HotelGroup. Born out of guests’ desire to honour individuality, Patina appeals
to a new generation of travellers who seek deeper connections withthemselves and the world around them. The human-centred design flows
with the natural modes people are in, gently and intuitively providing foreach guest’s individual needs, ensuring that no two stays are exactly thesame.
A five-star, sophisticated lifestyle brand, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands
will be the first launch, with another property in Ubud, Bali also indevelopment.
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 transferfrom Malé International Airport.
The archipelago also features the picturesque Fari Marina Village, builtaround a vibrant Beach Club, charming boutiques and a selection ofhandpicked, upscale food and beverage options. Spaces have beenmasterfully designed by renowned architects from Studio MK27 (by MarcioKogan), Kengo Kuma & Associates, and Kerry Hill Architects, to bringabout a delicate balance of serene and social.
One of the islands is home to a thoughtful hospitality campus; FariCampus 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

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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 yearsof experience in luxury property development, Pontiac Land seeks tobetter the built environment through thoughtful architecture and design.
Each development is uniquely complemented with world-class art andmaintained by the Group’s in-house property management team to deliver
a consistently high level of well-being and hospitality. These developmentsspan Singapore, New York, Sydney and the Maldives.

Luann Alphonso
Director of Marketing & Communications
luann.alphonso@patinahotels.com+65 8938 2788

In 2006, Pontiac Land co-launched Capella Hotel Group in Asia. The Group
subsequently acquired Capella Hotel Group as a wholly-owned subsidiaryin 2017.