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Nomadic Resorts is specialized in sustainable hospitality developments.

Our design arm Atelier Nomadic offers architectural and landscape design services but we also commercialize tent and treehouse models. We believe that the tourism industry is in a process of metamorphosis - a new form of experiential travel focused on authentic cultural experiences, outdoor sports activities, local gastronomy and sustainable comfort is becoming increasingly popular. Travellers views, concerns and desires have become more and more tangible thanks to diverse websites, blogs and review sites. As a result traditional beach holidays will be increasingly complimented by a range of additional inland experiences to allow travelers to see a larger number of facets of each destination. Experienced international travelers have already had a wide range of experiences and are increasingly hungry for novel excursions and activities…be they cultural, gastronomic of spiritual – wildlife safaris, yoga retreats, and wilderness camps all bear witness to the new travel paradigm. At Nomadic resorts we build the infrastructure needed to make these experiences possible.

24/09/2026

One recent review of Playa Viva captures this perfectly:

“A Regenerative Retreat that Restored Mind, Body, and Perspective. Playa Viva is a regenerative paradise in every sense. It far exceeded what we expected. The experience blends comfort, nature, community, and wellness in a way that feels both intentional and effortless. We stayed in a Private Villa, spacious and beautifully designed with local materials. The beach is extraordinary — the longest, most unoccupied stretch we’ve ever walked. Farm-to-table cuisine was exceptional, clean eating at its best. The staff were warm and knowledgeable, and the holistic hosts made the stay truly special. Disconnecting from media for 10 days was a reset we all could use.”

Congratulations to the Playa Viva team on receiving Two Michelin Keys — a testament to regenerative hospitality done right.

At Nomadic Resorts, we believe design is more than aesthetics; it’s about creating spaces that restore ecosystems and regenerate the human spirit. Seeing guests experience this vision firsthand is the ultimate reward.

22/09/2026

Ever wondered where eco-resort designers stay when they take a break?Thankfully, Sibylle Kramer has answered that very question in her latest book—and I’m thrilled to have a copy sitting on my desk!

We are incredibly proud to see two of our signature projects featured: Wild Coast Tented Lodge and Playa Viva Treehouses

It’s always a honor to see our work recognized alongside such inspiring architectural projects worldwide.

A huge thank you to Sibylle Kramer and Braun Publishing AG for including us!

18/09/2026

Happy World Bamboo Day!

After 20 years of building with bamboo, we are proud to present our greatest hits.

Starting back in 2006 working on the Den for 24H Architecture at Soneva Kiri on Ko K*t, followed by Panyaden School in Chiang Mai, various stage sets for the Shankra Festival in Switzerland, the giant boulders at Wild Coast Tented Lodge in Sri Lanka, the treehouses and yoga pavilion at Playa Viva, the overwater restaurant at Banyan Tree Vabinfarru, Ting Irie in Abu Dhabi and soon to be revealed Tamara Boathouse Resort in Kerala.

Many thanks to our team, our partners and our clients for their continued trust and support.

04/09/2026

Beyond Stars: Rethinking Ratings for Lodges and Eco -resorts

For decades, the hospitality industry has relied on traditional star ratings and, more recently, green building certifications like LEED, BREEAM, or Green Globe.

These frameworks have value—but they were largely designed for urban hotels, office towers, and conventional developments, not for remote eco-lodges or wilderness resorts.

The challenge?

The traditional star rating system is still widespread in tourism permitting processes, but the there is no universal definition of hotel stars. Each country or regional body sets its own criteria, and quality varies greatly from region to region. The green certifications involve alot of box ticking - measuring energy efficiency, materials, and systems, but rarely capture the guest’s emotional connection to nature or the ecological integrity of a site.

Recently several of our past projects have been awarded MICHELIN Guide Keys (Wild Coast, Playa Viva, 91 Athens Riviera, Soneva Fushi).

The Michelin Key system appears to be an interesting evolution -applying some of the criteria used to evaluate restaurants to the hospitality industry - they recognize design, service, uniqueness, and sustainability—criteria that align more closely with the ethos of eco-resorts.

Perhaps what we need is a new generation of rating systems for wilderness hospitality—ones that measure:

Regenerative impact: How a resort restores habitats, protects biodiversity, and supports local communities.

Guest immersion: The depth of silence, stargazing, wildlife encounters, and cultural authenticity.

Resilience: How a resort adapts to climate, remoteness, and ecological fragility without compromising guest comfort.

Are traditional stars and certifications still relevant for remote eco-lodges—or should we embrace new frameworks, like Michelin Keys and regenerative metrics, that better reflect the values of today’s travellers and the responsibilities of tomorrow’s hospitality leaders?

03/09/2026

Making Real Things in the Real World
Our feeds are full of 'Instagramable eye candy', some is real but much of it is now aggregated AI slop spewed out of some awful, polluting data centre in Wisconsin (or somewhere similar).

To combat the pervasive distribution of computer-generated design p**n, I have decided to reveal some tricks of the trade and show how things actually get done in the real world. Warts and all.

This bamboo chandelier in the bar at Wild Coast Tented lodge for Resplendent Ceylon in Sri Lanka has been featured in fancy magazines and websites across the world. It is a delightful feature of the project (even if I say so myself).

We designed it with the force of nature, freestyle bamboo ninja Marine Lacroix and the visionary, backgammon master Bo Reudler with the cut up bamboo scaffolding used to build the main bamboo grid shell structure.

It was the product of site conditions - it was not in the concept design package and could not have been accurately costed 3 years before the ex*****on of the project by a Quantity Surveyor (such is the nature of reality)

But it was a hell of a bargain for the client.

Prior to installation it was split into 3 parts which each weighed about 100kg and was suspended from the roof structure on thin steel cables, so it appears to float above the bar counter.

The chandelier was installed by Biochar, Planboo legend Freddie Catlow and our team of local fishermen from Kirinda Village who built the lodge with us.

I now want to hear about real hospitality construction experiences instead of this mind-numbing LinkedIn personal heroics speel.

Tell me what you got up to.

02/09/2026

Designing spaces that breathe.

01/09/2026

Why Regenerative Hospitality Is More Than a Trend
Luxury is shifting. In a world of atomized individuals, digital distraction, burnout, and relentless pace, people aren’t looking for another gadget or branded handbag—they’re searching for presence.

Regenerative eco‑resorts respond to the fundamental challenges we are facing a society; they create sanctuaries for digital detox, contemplation, and personal development.

Silent spaces for introspection and grounding, where wilderness restores balance, and where design respects the spirit of place.

This isn’t a passing fad—it’s a response to a crisis of human purpose.

As these challenges intensify, and AI replaces large sectors of the labour market the need for places that heal, reconnect, and inspire will only grow.

At Nomadic Resorts, we’re building more than destinations—we’re shaping experiences that regenerate both ecosystems and human spirit.

Join the conversation: How do you see regenerative hospitality reshaping the future of travel?

24/08/2026

Materiality is a critical part of our design process.
Juxtaposing noble materials with different textures, can define an atmosphere.
This pool coping was executed by a local stone mason who worked on the Buddhist temples at Kataragama. Despite the language barrier he intuitively understood the type of finish we were looking for .

11/08/2026

A sense of arrival
We believe that the arrival experience is a critical moment in the guest journey. That first impression of the property needs to embody the ethos of the project and offer a sense of anticipation and expectation. These spaces are magical portals that frame the movement from one realm to another.
Over the years we have seen a dramatic shift in expectations - a floating jetty in the Maldives, a zip line in Cambodia or paragliding off a mountain top in Oman push the frontiers of the dramatic entrance experience, but sometimes there are subtler effects - a stunning porte cochere structure, an elegant water feature or an avenue of palms can all be used to great effect.
In reality this is not always easy to orchestrate - often you are faced with complex challenges and trade-offs - MEP infrastructure, regulatory requirements, boom gates, CCTV cameras and luggage scanners all need to be carefully screened or hidden.
We would be very interested to know which are the readers favourite resort arrival experiences?

04/08/2026

The Himalayan mists rolling up the valley to shroud Mount Everest, at Each units embodies the true notion of 'escape', here on the ceiling of the world, guests can enjoy ancient landscapes, pristine mountain air, silence and endless space.
Slow down
Disconnect
Recharge your body.
Reset your mind.
Rediscover what truly matters.
Many thanks to our clients .elizabethhhh
Your destination resort in the Himalayas is waiting for you.
Book now.

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