Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa

Studio HBA
Resort & Spa
Maldives
2022
Overwater Bar lounge with modern design sits on stilts above a calm sea at sunset. Warm, golden tones fill the sky, creating a serene, luxurious atmosphere.
Pathway leading to a wooden beach villa at sunset, flanked by lush greenery and bicycles. Warm lights glow softly, evoking a serene tropical ambiance.
Overwater Bunglow Entrance

Hilton Amingiri Private Island, Maldives, is shaped by immersion in water, light, and sky. Designing for a private island begins with absence. There is no urban context or architectural precedent, only the horizon, light, and ocean. Here, luxury is found not in opulence but in the vast calm of isolation.

The design responds with restraint. Buildings frame views and maintain a direct relationship to the landscape, with boundaries dissolved between interior and exterior. A restrained palette draws from marine life and sun-washed sands through tactile materials and refined finishes, reinforcing a continuous connection to sea and sky.

Client

Hilton

Location

Maldives

Studio

Studio HBA New Delhi & Studio HBA Singapore

Expertise

Interiors, Architecture, Master Planning

Completed

2022

Sector

Hospitality

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Spacious tropical resort interior with high wooden ceilings and large windows. Central indoor pond with plants. Ocean view in the background. Airy and serene atmosphere.
Open-air pavilion with a vaulted thatched roof, large glass panels, and ocean view. Rattan chair and potted plants on wooden floor create a serene, luxurious vibe.
Arrival
Open-air lounge with wooden furniture under slatted roof casting shadows, overlooking turquoise ocean. Palm trees sway in the gentle breeze. Calm ambiance.
Lobby
Modern lounge area with woven chairs, round tables, and cushions in soft tones. Sunlight filters through large windows, highlighting lush greenery outside.
Lobby Lounge
Spacious, airy cafe with wooden beams and wicker furniture overlooks tropical scenery. Soft lighting, ceiling fans, and open windows create a relaxing vibe.
All Day Dining
Oceanfront dining area with wooden tables set for a meal, surrounded by cushioned chairs. Overlooks calm blue waters at sunset, creating a serene ambiance.
Restaurant
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“We didn’t want the resort to announce itself. We wanted it to be discovered — the way you might find a shell on a beach. The sculptural forms aren’t imposed on the landscape; they emerge from it.”

— Rahul Shankhwalker, Studio HBA Mumbai

A serene, overwater bungalow with a thatched roof and wooden deck is shown. A bicycle with a basket is parked outside, evoking a peaceful, tropical vibe.
Overwater Bungalow Entrance
Luxurious bedroom with a modern design, featuring a large bed, wooden accents, and ocean views. Soft lighting and minimalistic decor create a serene ambiance.
Beach Bungalow Bedroom
Luxurious overwater bungalow with open-plan living room and bedroom. Natural tones, ocean view, rattan furniture, cozy ambiance, tropical setting.
Overwater Bungalow Living
Luxurious living room with cozy seating, wood accents, and warm lighting. Glass doors open to a breathtaking sunset over calm ocean waters. Serene ambiance.
Overwater Bungalow Living
Ocean view from a luxurious, open-plan room with wooden floors. A tranquil pool leads to turquoise sea and sky, evoking relaxation and serenity.
Overwater Bungalow
A serene bathroom with a freestanding tub overlooks a turquoise ocean through floor-to-ceiling windows. It features wooden accents and a woven rug, evoking tranquility.
Overwater Bungalow Bathroom
A spacious, modern bedroom with a large bed, wood accents, and high ceiling. Glass doors open to a lush garden and pool. The ambiance is tranquil and luxurious.
Beach Bungalow Bedroom
Serene beachfront bedroom with open glass doors revealing a turquoise ocean view. Cozy seating area, light decor, and wooden accents enhance tranquility.
Beach Bungalow Living
Luxurious bathroom with a white tub overlooks a serene pool and lush greenery, leading to a distant ocean view under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Beach Bungalow Bathroom
Luxurious bathroom with green walls and large window overlooking lush garden and ocean. A white bathtub, sink, and vibrant red flower are visible.
Beach Bungalow Bathroom
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Team

Designed by Studio HBA Mumbai

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Studio HBA | Dubai

Rahul Shankhwalker
Partner

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