Joanna James
Overwater bungalows have their history of concept from the mid-60s in Tahiti. Now overwater bungalows can be found all over the world and have become a symbol of opulent luxury. As more and more overwater bungalows continue to be built, hotel chains are not fazed by the extreme weather and environmental concerns that are making them harder to build and maintain. Let us take a look at how these overwater bungalows are built and what goes into doing so.
Building an overwater bungalow can be a challenge compared to traditional land constructions. The first thing to consider is finding the right location to build your bungalow. This is important to identify as not all ground is stiff or stable to set the foundation on. You will need to find calm waters or lagoons and not a shore that is hit hard by waves and sandy seabeds also are not reliable. Proper research and getting the right approvals are the important first steps you will need to take.
Overwater bungalows are built in calm areas that are usually located in remote and wild lagoons that have few other settlements around them. Adaaran Resorts has built many of its overwater bungalows across its many different properties including their special Adaaran Prestige Water Villas which are an exclusive haven within their larger resort—with an adult-only enclave comprising of 20 villas and a 24-hour premium all-inclusive stay, making it the best place to stay in Maldives for couples who are looking to spend a luxurious time together. Travel to this island paradise takes a 45-minute seaplane ride.
Prior to starting actual construction, a work floor must be designated or built. This is important as the labourers will require a safe and secure place to place their supplies and a stable place to work on the bungalow. Once you have designated that, the next important part is to build a stable foundation for the bungalow, and this too will require a lot of intensive planning, research and strategic designing. Sourcing the right materials, transporting the materials, and storing the materials all have to be taken into account. If the island is remote and doesn’t have basic amenities like drinking water, sanitation and electricity you will need to plan for building and providing these amenities as well.
One of the most important aspects of building and planning an overwater bungalow is to consider the impact on the surrounding ecosystem and marine wildlife. The ocean ecosystems are very sensitive to even the smallest of changes, and this can lead to a succession of effects that can have devastating effects on the ecosystem. With this in mind, the planning and building of an overwater bungalow should be done in a manner that minimises interactions, uses natural materials and does not interfere with the natural environment of marshes, corals and aquatic life.
Overwater bungalows are an expensive project that requires a large amount of time and money to build. Taking into account the natural materials, location and the need for additional infrastructure to be built which will all add more complexity and costs. Initially, the logistics and materials will be the main expenses that you will have to account for. Planning your finances well in advance will help you understand the total cost of the project. A few things to consider to reduce the final cost of the project will be to minimise the addition of artificial elements and instead use the surrounding environment and blend them into your final plan and also reduce your mark on the surroundings.
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