The Art of Luxury Issue 34 2018 | Page 35

PRACTICAL INFORMATION Address: Cheval Blanc Randheli Randheli Island, Noonu Atoll Republic of Maldives Tel: +960 656 1515 Fax: +960 301 6002 Email: [email protected] Website: www.chevalblanc.com Opening year: 2013 Open year around General Manager: Renato W. Chizzola Architect: Jean-Michel Gathy Location: Noonu Atoll, Republic of Maldives Elegant, refined and designed for stylish island barefoot living, Cheval The flow of the resort is very residential, with an abundance of settings Blanc Randheli is born from a creative collaboration with celebrated designed for guests to use as per their disposition – for relaxation, for architect Jean-Michel Gathy. The Maison was conceived in synergy with contemplation, for invigoration, for conversation or simply to enjoy a the island’s natural surroundings, and striking architecture naturally stunning view. The villas are furnished with materials from the Indian blends with the island’s landscape, vegetation and lagoon views. Great Ocean – teak, rattan, bamboo, thatch and coconut shell. This is in turn attention has been given to the privacy of guests and ensuring a feeling enhanced by a stylish colour palette of white, taupe and oyster grey with of space. This is particularly reflected in the elegant design of each villa; splashes of pop yellow and green as well as bespoke design elements lofty cathedral-style ceilings are framed by seven- metre-high hand- and a residential-style medley of artwork throughout. A collection of 46 crafted doors that create a strong sense of openness or can be closed to sculptural colour “spots” by artist Vincent Beaurin also makes each villa give a warm and cosy atmosphere. truly individual. Issue 34 2018 The Art of Luxury 35