The challenge was to design a resort within an existing golf course while maintaining the aesthetic and functional quality of the golf environment, and preserving mature Banyan trees as integrated features of the design.

A campus design approach was employed—setting buildings back into the hillsides to reduce apparent size, and incorporating planted roofs and lush tropical gardens to screen and control views. Because of its steep hillside, a funicular was added to help the guests move up and down from the lobby to the guest rooms, spa, and pool area.  A treehouse bar is planned for one featured banyan tree.