Saturday, February 14, 2009

Mandarin Oriental @ Dellis Cay



“My inspiration was the light. I have designed all the buildings trying to capture this light, I have tried to have the light going through all the spaces like a blade. The design is sophisticated but based on simplicity.”
Mandarin Oriental @ Dellis Cay
Design team: Piero Lissoni
Location: Dellis Cay, Turks & Caicos Islands
When to visit: 2010

Sitting on the westernmost end of the island The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Dellis Cay demonstrate a respectful attitude towards nature and the island’s intimacy. This exclusive collection comprises Hotel Residences and the small enclave of Beach House Residences at Mandarin Oriental Dellis Cay designed by the prestigious architect Piero Lissoni.

Under the management of Mandarin Oriental, the Residences offer a range of services and facilities to delight owners beyond their expectations.

HOTEL RESIDENCES



Enhanced by all the gracious splendor and superb services of the Mandarin Oriental, the twenty-four private residences at Mandarin Oriental Dellis Cay will offer a wondrous living style. Each of the Hotel Residences is very much a home of its own, whether you choose a one-bedroom duplex, an expansive two-bedroom residence, or the three- and four-bedroom penthouses with panoramic sea views. All will bear the unique stamp of Piero Lissoni, both in sophisticated contemporary design and distinct furniture packages accentuated by Lissoni's impeccable grasp of form and color. The Hotel Residences will also feature private terraces, Boffi kitchens, top-tier appliances and lavish finishes and amenities throughout.




In addition, the Hotel Residences will place all the delights of the Mandarin Oriental within your reach. Only a few short steps away are the pleasures of the signature restaurant, a variety of pools, the MO Bar, boutique shops and the lush tropical landscaping that virtually envelops you at Dellis Cay.





BEACH HOUSE RESIDENCES


Piero Lissoni will be creating nine 3-story buildings that exquisitely complement the island's natural landscape and line the powder-sand beaches of Dellis Cay. There will be only six Beach House Residences per building, with two and three-bedroom residences ranging from 2,000 to more than 3,000 square feet - many featuring expansive private terraces. Artfully positioned around a central pool, the Beach House Residences will offer a variety of picturesque pools and ponds for relaxation and exercise - all interconnected by a series of lushly landscaped walkways that also provide direct beach access.




The Beach House Residences boast unobstructed ocean views and are fully serviced by the staff of Mandarin Oriental Dellis Cay - catering to your every requirement. Each residence features distinctive furniture packages, state-of-the-art Boffi kitchens, spacious master suites and lavishly equipped bathrooms. Situated to maximize privacy and seclusion, every Beach House Residence is designed to highlight the natural beauty of Dellis Cay.

via Dellis Cay | Lissoni Associati

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Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Starchitects at Dellis Cay


Dellis Cay united the world’s leading architects and designers, together they will sculpt a magical luxury destination community, where unobtrusive structures complement the cay’s exquisite natural setting, and interiors effortlessly fuse nature and functionality.
Dellis Cay @ Turks & Caicos Islands
Design Team: Shigeru Ban, David Chipperfield, Carl Ettensperger, Zaha Hadid, Kengo Kuma,Piero Lissoni, Chad Oppenheim
Location: Dellis Cay, Turks & Caicos Islands
When to visit: Mandarin Oriental to be open in 2010. Follow by other phases.

Dellis Cay is a previously uninhabited 560-acre island in Turks and Caicos archipelago. It is currently under contract to the O Property Collection for the development of luxury properties.

Created by the Turkish businessman Cem Kinay, the development features the talents of seven internationally renowned architects - Shigeru Ban, David Chipperfield, Carl Ettensperger, Zaha Hadid, Kengo Kuma, Piero Lissoni, Chad Oppenheim - and the award-winning luxury hospitality services of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. Dellis Cay will provide the world's rarest living experience in a limited collection of private residences and villas.





Each of the architects is devoted to the development of one portion of the island. From Milan, renowned Italian architect Piero Lissoni has created the Mandarin Oriental Hotel & Residences, along with the nearby Beach House Residences and Beach & Ocean Villas. From Tokyo, Kengo Kuma was chosen to create the Spa at Mandarin Oriental and the Spa Lake Villas, while Shigeru Ban lends his expertise to the design of beach villas and over-the-water villas linked by a discreet deck. Singapore-based Carl Ettensperger will design a set of the Caribbean’s first over-the-water villas to follow the natural curves of the shoreline, while offering unobstructed views of the sea. London’s David Chipperfield will design and develop a natural peninsula on the north shore, where residents will indulge in magnificent views of the glistening water and protected lush mangroves. Also London-based, Zaha Hadid has overseen the Dellis Cay Master Plan and will create luxury residences, beachfront villas, a commercial building with restaurants and boutiques and a marina planned for the cay’s eastern flank. Each of the architects will contribute to developing the western end of the island, where buyers will have the opportunity to choose one of the astounding villa designs as their new home. Plans are for the Dellis Cay project to be completed in three phases over the next two to five years.



1. Piero Lissoni- Mandarin Oriental Hotel & Residences
2. Piero Lissoni- Beach House Residences
3. Piero Lissoni- Beach Villas
4. Piero Lissoni- Ocean Villas
5. Kengo Kuma- Spa+Spa Villas
6. Chan Oppenheim- Treetop Villas
7. Shigeru Ban- Beach Villas
8. Carl Ettensperger- Over Water Villas
9. David Chipperfield- Shore Villas
10. Zaha Hadid- Marina Villas
11. All architects- Villa Collection





via Dellis Cay

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