Chrysalis Eco Resort - Long Island, The Bahamas

Introduction

Maritek Bahamas Ltd. engaged Nadi Group to formulate a comprehensive strategy that integrates development planning, master planning, and frameworks for coastal, ecological, and infrastructural components. This endeavor required collaboration with federal authorities, as well as local and international business entities and investors.

Project Summary

Long Island is geographically a remarkable place with its own unique cultural identity, climate, eco-systems and history. The project intent is to honor these local attributes through the sensitive development of Chrysalis (Hamilton’s Ridge). Taking inspiration from the spectacular natural beauty of this island, the project mandate is to make this special place one of Bahamas most eco sensitive coastal communities. The entire project team believes that Long Island truly is one of the 20-best islands in the world (selected by Islands Magazine).

Our Role

Nadi Group assembled and led a team of architects, landscape architects, marine biologists, coastal engineers and civil engineers to assess existing conditions and collaborate on best-use techniques and technologies. Providing master planning and development consulting leadership, the firm fused the client’s desire to create a sub-tropical resort paradise that was affordable, ecologically sensitive and sustainable.