Proposals for the resort capture the unique spirit of the site and include a branded luxury hotel and residential apartments, private access to a secluded beach, extensive leisure facilities and a selection of restaurants and bars, all set within a cliff top location with impressive ocean views.

Make’s concept takes advantage of the site’s challenging topography and transforms it into a dramatic design feature. Three landmark crystalline beacons sit 100m above sea level, offering panoramic views of the Adriatic coast and linking visually with a fourth beacon located in the sea; in between these ‘diamonds’ are three clusters of residential buildings. The gradient is further exploited by the creation of a series of shielded and secluded areas which accommodate a variety of leisure, spa and wellness amenities.

Guests will be able to access all facilities within the resort by either a funicular railway that runs down to the beach, or a treetop walkway which loops through the canopy of trees offering a unique perspective on the natural environment.

The whole resort is bound together through sensitive landscaping and is designed to be as self-sufficient as possible. A stream will also link each element, cascading down the hill from an infinity pool and culminating in a rock pool on the beach. This will lend itself to the use of micro hydro-power, thus adding to the scheme’s overall energy efficiency and ultimately reducing the running cost of the development.

Bibiana Zapf of Make Architects said: “This is a dream project for any architect. The location is truly unrivalled and DC Invest has a bold and brave vision for the scheme which will capitalise on the country’s burgeoning tourism industry. We are looking forward to progressing with the design and masterplan”.

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