Six Senses Galapagos is located in the eastern part of the island of St. Cristobal, Galapagos. 20 km east from the capital Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, the site is situated on a disturbed piece of land, in close proximity to the National Park and which has 180 degree views of the Ocean.
HM Design is the lead Consultant, Environmental Planner, Landscape Architect and Design Architect and leading a consultant team that is providing FULL Landscape Planning and Building Design services. This project is the first ecolodge in Galapagos and has already won several international awards for its environmental planning and design. The local community of Cerro Verde were involved in the planning from day one and there is a strong invasive species eradication programme for the site. The master plan includes High-End Villas, Main Reception, Dining and Lounge Building, Six Senses Spa and Fitness Center, Experience Center, Research Center, Meditation and Massage Gazebos, Solar Farm and Battery Storage, Organic Vegetable Garden etc. HM Design is currently working on the Design Development packages for both Buildings and Landscape.
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AWARDS:
| 2016 – | United Nations (GFHS/UNEP) “Planning and Design” award |
| 2014 – | One of four out of 57 projects that won the “Award of Excellence” for the Florida American Society of Landscape Architects (FLASLA) awards. |
MEDIA:
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