13/08/2016
The first stage of the Ella Bay Development will be the southern Little Cove Resort which will be the ultimate in seclusion and five star opulence required to make it a destination in its' own right.
The design of the resort capitalises on the unique attributes of the site. Buildings will be single storey with pitched roofs so that they sit comfortably below the tree line. The form is de-centralised to further reduce the impact of the buildings on the site and enable all suites to feel like they are captured "within the rainforest".
The Central Facilities are separated into two pavilions comprising of the Arrival pavilion and the Entertainment pavilion Resort suites are either located in private enclaves each with their own private plunge pool and rainforest gardens providing the ultimate in seclusion and exclusivity, or overlook the main swimming lagoons or reflecting ponds to provide a cool, tranquil setting to the resort.
A timber bridge is also used in the central axis of the resort leading the view from the porte-cochere to the beach in a strong visual connection, forming the focus of the resort. The architectural style of the resort is best described as 'tropical modern'. It will blend the essential ingredients of tropical design - wide roof overhangs, verandahs, open air design,shutters and proximity to cooling water pools - with clean, modern design elements.
There will be subtle references to traditional North Queensland style architectural in the roof forms, and to more Asian resort style in the courtyard walls and privacy gardens,.
The images contained in this report provide a guide to the intended style - simplicity of form with the essential elements of shade, open-ness and coolness, to provide a relaxed yet sophisticated ambience. Colours will be light to contrast with the lush greens and tropical colours of the landscape, and to provide freshness and light to the interior spaces.
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