Eco-id Architects - Waldorf Astoria - A New Era of Luxury - Platte Island - Seychelles

2025-03-13

Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island is situated on a secluded private island, 130 kilometres south of Mahé in the Indian Ocean. Designed by the award-winning firm Eco-id Architects, the resort emerges as a serene sanctuary where luxury intertwines harmoniously with eco-conscious design.

Inspired by the island's vibrant flora and fauna, the resort's architecture and interiors embody a meticulous fusion of opulence and environmental mindfulness. The main buildings echo the beautiful colored and patterned tortoiseshell of the native Hawksbill turtles, forming faceted shapes that create light and airy canopies throughout the arrival building, resort center, and villas. Sensitively positioned away from the shoreline, the villas boast expansive gardens that provide a serene haven for nesting sea turtles.

The resort's exclusive location on a private island with its own runway provides an exceptional experience, and amenities such as a kids' club, outdoor observatory, tennis courts, and marine conservation discovery center make for a well-rounded luxury escape.

The resort's commitment to sustainability is evident through the use of a solar field for renewable energy, while its six restaurants and bars utilize fresh produce grown on the island itself. Guests can indulge in wellness treatments at the on-site spa and immerse themselves in a stunning natural setting with native marine life.

Every aspect, from the carefully chosen materials designed to withstand the tropical humid marine environment, to the textures and patterns derived from nature's palette, reflects a profound respect for the island's natural splendor. Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island promises guests a truly immersive experience where luxury and environmental consciousness unite in perfect harmony amidst the unspoiled beauty of Platte Island.

About Eco-id Architects

eco.id is a multidisciplinary practice that has been established since 1996. Founded by two architects, Mr. Calvin Sim and Mr. Sim Boon Yang, the company has since captured international repute with award-winning projects. The company is headquartered in Singapore and has offices in Shanghai, Bangkok, and Skopje. eco.id’s services range from island formation and master planning to architecture and interior design, with project typologies spanning from urban hotels to island resorts.

Most recently, the team completed two resorts – Waldorf Astoria on Platte Island in Seychelles and SO/ Maldives. Other noteworthy, award-winning projects include The InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau and The Four Seasons Resorts Seychelles at Desroches Island. Both have been recognised in international awards – AHEAD Awards, Asia Pacific Property Awards, International Hotel and Property Awards, and LIV Hospitality Design Awards.

eco.id believes that each hospitality project is unique because of the brand, the location, as well as the design narrative. Regardless of scale, the emphasis is always on balancing aesthetics with rigour, and program with budget.

Photo credit: Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island