Parrot Tree Plantation Resort
Parrot Tree Plantation is a unique mixed-use community occupying a 168-acre site of steep hillsides, three miles of shoreline, sandy beaches and two sheltered bays, on the reef-laced waters of the Caribbean Sea. The master plan layout is influenced by villages on the Greek Islands, the Italian and Dalmatian coasts and hill towns in central Italy and Spain. Housing and commercial spaces are woven into gardens, plazas and winding roads and walkways. The waterfront promenade, lined with shops, offices, cafe, housing and pedestrian gathering spaces, is an active, vibrant focal point, embracing a 200-slip, full-service marina.
Condominium units include myriad plans for richness and variety in the buildings. Arrangements of the individual units and terraces are articulated to respond to the sun and breezes and to respect views and privacy. Pedestrian movement is filled with twists and turns, infusing surprise in every step, offering places that invite social interaction and foster a sense of community. A murky lagoon has been transformed into a luminous five-acre turquoise salt water swimming area surrounded by palm-dotted white powder sand.
Private homes line the sandy beaches and climb the hillside above. Beachfront bungalows offer luxurious accommodations that supplement the planned 150-room hotel. An office-reception facility with parking and meeting rooms, a conference center, restaurants, yacht club, sports facilities, health and spa center and hiking trails through this tropical paradise encompass what has been hailed as one of the most innovative developments in Honduras, receiving the prestigious Copan Award in 2003.
Mangrove and swamps have been cleaned, reefs restored, and a nursery provides the palm trees that line beaches and pathways that climb the hillside. Rainwater is collected and purified for drinking; the project treats its own sewage. Rock and coral fragments from the beaches clad building bases and the inclined retaining walls that meander the site, draped in bougainvillea. Colors derive from stones, flowers, leaves and bark of the local vegetation. Craftsmen from Mexico make the hand cast brass door hardware, light fixtures, tile murals, and stone columns, fountains, and window surrounds. Our studies of enduring environments from around the world have meaningful impact on the places we make...learning from the past to build the future.
Condominium units include myriad plans for richness and variety in the buildings. Arrangements of the individual units and terraces are articulated to respond to the sun and breezes and to respect views and privacy. Pedestrian movement is filled with twists and turns, infusing surprise in every step, offering places that invite social interaction and foster a sense of community. A murky lagoon has been transformed into a luminous five-acre turquoise salt water swimming area surrounded by palm-dotted white powder sand.
Private homes line the sandy beaches and climb the hillside above. Beachfront bungalows offer luxurious accommodations that supplement the planned 150-room hotel. An office-reception facility with parking and meeting rooms, a conference center, restaurants, yacht club, sports facilities, health and spa center and hiking trails through this tropical paradise encompass what has been hailed as one of the most innovative developments in Honduras, receiving the prestigious Copan Award in 2003.
Mangrove and swamps have been cleaned, reefs restored, and a nursery provides the palm trees that line beaches and pathways that climb the hillside. Rainwater is collected and purified for drinking; the project treats its own sewage. Rock and coral fragments from the beaches clad building bases and the inclined retaining walls that meander the site, draped in bougainvillea. Colors derive from stones, flowers, leaves and bark of the local vegetation. Craftsmen from Mexico make the hand cast brass door hardware, light fixtures, tile murals, and stone columns, fountains, and window surrounds. Our studies of enduring environments from around the world have meaningful impact on the places we make...learning from the past to build the future.
Country: Honduras
