A thoughtful design for an ideal living experience
This new iteration of The Stopover maximizes both space and functionality while embracing the breathtaking landscape of Oyster Pond, Saint-Martin. This refined concept optimizes the legally available interior living space while integrating covered terraces into every apartment. These versatile semi-outdoor areas function as extended living rooms and kitchens, blurring the boundary between indoor and outdoor life.
On the ground floor, accordion-style glass doors and hurricane-proof rolling shutters provide flexibility, allowing residents to seamlessly open their homes to their own private garden or create a fully enclosed living space. Each ground floor unit enjoys a private garden area, offering incredible family possibilities. Overhead, pergolas extend across the facade, providing additional shade to the ground floor terraces.
The first-floor apartments are designed to take full advantage of their elevated position, with glass railings ensuring a direct view over Lucas Bay. Inside, the attic space is used as an additional bedroom, featuring a large window that frames the stunning Caribbean Sea. To accommodate residents, parking is strategically positioned on both sides of the building: one near the main road and another in a secure area at the back. At the far corner of the property, a raised wooden platform invites residents to enjoy a panoramic view while taking in the cooling sea breeze.
At the heart of the residence, a small pond-like pool enhances the communal garden, creating a tranquil and inviting environment. Lush landscaping envelops the building, softening its architectural presence and fostering a serene, tropical ambiance.
Sustainability: architecture's core principle
Beyond aesthetics, The Stopover is deeply committed to sustainability. The residence is designed to be self-sufficient in water supply, with an advanced rainwater collection and filtration system that redistributes purified water to all its residents. Additionally, on-site infrastructure allows for the gathering and use of underground water, ensuring an eco-conscious approach to resource management.
Solar panels installed on the rooftops generate clean energy to sustain the residence’s operational needs, including lighting, water treatment, and general power consumption. A designated parking space is also equipped with an electric vehicle charging station, promoting greener mobility options for future residents. This feature is key into promoting such new ways of life and development on a tropical island.
Architecturally, the integration of wooden cladding adds depth and texture to the facades, reinforcing the residence’s connection to its natural surroundings. Through these thoughtful design choices, The Stopover becomes a comfortable place to live with an innovative model of sustainable architecture.
