Category Archives: Resorts and Estates

The design approach for resorts and estates are closely related and are differentiated by intensity of use and privacy. Successful examples of both rely heavily on thematic approaches to design and are the result of programs tailored to the intended user. Projects include:

Tides Beach Club Resort, Redington Beach
Deepwater, Bermuda
Diamond Beach, Galveston
Placida Beach Village, Little Gasparilla Island
EcoResort, Cayo Cascabel
Casa de Caballo de Mar, Florida
Caribbean Café and Pool, Florida

Caribbean Cafe

22 Jun ’12

Ekistics Design Studio was retained to design a swimming pool environment themed on a tropical jungle river and cascading waterfalls. The pool includes a swim up bar, lazy river, tube slide, rope bridge, walk-thru and swim-thru caves, a cascading hot spring spa and beach/sunshelf entry Continue reading →

Deepwater

1 Jun ’12

Ekistics Design Studio, Inc. was responsible for master planning and design for the grounds improvements, including the grand staircase with a cascading water feature as part of the geothermal HVAC recirculation system. This project also included a multi-tank aquarium and arboretum. Continue reading →