CONCEPT

Design Intent

The goal is to promote Adh. Dhangethi as an affordable destination that offers unique internal experiences for visitors. The focus is to shift from the islands external aspects such as the beach, lagoon and divings spots, to its internal aspects such as its culture, community and sustainability. To achieve this, the aim is to make change this an attractive, sustainable and distinctive, island that offers visitors a genuine taste of Maldivian island life, while providing affordable accommodation and amenities that cater to their needs and preferences.

Regeneration Of Identity

Restoration of something that has been lost

Process of renewing/reviving a sense of self +

Sense of self or belonging

Disadvantages of Centralisation

One of the key observations found in Dhangethi was that all of the amenities (which includes shops, souvenirs, council) in the island are only seen on 1 road. As a result, not only the circulation and interaction between the people will be high and only seen in that road but also the rest of the island will be deserted.

Introduced daycare

Proposed cultural center moved to tourist zone which hosts cultural activites and workshops