Situated in cove no. 1, Phase 1 includes a pavilion that can comfortably hold 120 guests, served by a full service kitchen. The pavilion is complemented by a coffee bar and lap pool where guests can lounge and indulge in the white sand beach and the sunset view.
A rendition of the reception facility view from the beach.
This photo shows the pavilion in its early stages - The project took advantage of their locally-source materials. The local clay as an example, sourced from the main island as the primary building material. The local clay was made into hollow blocks, bricks, pavers, decorative accents, pots for plants, and outdoor shower post. As of this writing, the company is honing the clay roof tile firing to succeed the existing Cogon Grass over the concrete roof slab.
They as well employed the island locals for this construction endeavor, no different in their company operations and community-involvement projects.
The lush Thunbergia covers the sun while allowing light to illuminate the reception lobby.
Thunbergia plants in its early phase crawling under the transparent uPVC roof.
The outdoor lounge fronting the beach offers an exquisite view of the sunset.
The chandeliers made from local Capiz shells adorns the pavilion ceiling.
The pavilion mezzanine offers a different view of the white-sand beach and sunset for the guests. The decorative ceiling pattern is intended for building acoustics.
The pavilion slowly opens up to the lawn. Guests will be greeted by a pool where they can do laps or enjoy the beverage offerings at the coffee bar. They can also relax at the balés while they enjoy the view of the white sand beach and sunset.
Guests can sit and relax at the balé beside the beach while enjoying the view. Also in this photo is the stairs leading to the beach.
The whole development was raised by a meter from its natural elevation to protect it from storm surges and anticipated sea level rise. The retaining wall construction methodology was borrowed from the Banaue Rice Terraces and built by local Igorots.
Throughout the development, the lighting was carefully thought of to minimize interference with the local ecology present at the island.
The casita is tucked away from the pavilion where the company's chief and his family can privately relax and indulge in the island's beauty.
An example of the diverse clay tiles selection developed for the project. Here, it is being used as accent for wall cove lighting at the pavilion mezzanine.
An up-close view of the local artisan's work and attention to detail.