By Ignite Architects
A low-footprint wellness facility.
The physical manifestation of leading-edge wellness concepts.
The Whitsundays Eco-Retreat sits on 6 acres of pristine land in Queensland. Designed for small groups of 20, guests attend a variety of health, wellness, and leadership programmes to revitalise and realign.
Addressing the market interest in Wellness Tourism, this project is a smart blend of modern construction methods, sustainable design, and close client collaboration.
"This benchmark development blurs the boundaries between hospitality, wellness, and education. It is aimed at enabling people to recalibrate and realign in a curated boutique retreat."
- Jason Marriott, Director
The Whitsundays Eco-Retreat & Wellness project is a Blue Zone development that aligns with the principles of wellness and longevity. The master plan includes a central dining and education facility, yoga and meditation pavilion, creativity workshop, adventure centre, and 20 modular cabanas.
The cabanas are to be fabricated off-site in a controlled factory setting and delivered completely to the site, which will improve the build quality and reduce construction costs. This prefabricated approach also avoids damaging the delicate ecosystem, which reflects the overall philosophical ideas driving the wellness retreat.
PROJECT TEAM
We design beautiful places for people. Spaces that enhance and enrich their environment that delivers a profound and vibrant sense of place, and creates harmony between the built and natural worlds.
Design Excellence. Brilliantly Executed.
Ignite is a multi-disciplinary design firm specialising in architecture, interior design, master planning, and urban design. We bring a dynamic and innovative approach to delivering world-class design solutions that are both people-oriented and visually inspiring. With placemaking at the heart of our practice, we are dedicated to fostering engaged and vital communities.
Function Driven. Future Focused.
The Ignite point of difference is a rigorous design process that marries creativity with functionality. We pride ourselves in our ability to work empathetically and collaboratively with all stakeholders and curate every element of a design throughout the project’s lifespan. Ambitious and forward-thinking, we don’t hesitate to defy convention, and our clients value our ability to stay ahead of the curve and forecast future trends.
Past Experience. Present Expertise.
With over 30 years of experience, Ignite is now home to a global team of 160+ professionals across five design studios. The diversity of our experience and strong team culture allows us to take a fully integrated, holistic design approach to projects of varying scale and complexity, both local and international. Our scope of work covers a range of industry sectors from commercial to residential, retail to entertainment, and hospitality to hotels.