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Sited within 44 acres of Unesco World Biosphere Reserve in the Baa Atoll, the thatched water villas at this resort are designed with floor to ceiling windows for panoramic ocean views.

A new floor plan opened up the home taking advantage of both the natural lighting and cross-ventilation—minimizing the need for electricity and air-conditioning.

The main room and master bedroom open directly to the pool.

Mila designed the home’s concrete pool, which is finished with a custom plaster. The pool area includes sleek chairs from Cast + Crew.

"The semi-public front porch projects out from the front of the house to grab views of the 'camel head' part of the mountain,

The atrium is a lovely place to sit outside while still being somewhat protected.

One of the second-level bedrooms looks down to the ground-level courtyard.

My Neighbor Totoro

A section of the facade—a cross between a shoji screen and a barn door—slides open. Planter boxes contain edible varieties that fuel Mary’s culinary explorations.

The fire pit area displays a 48-inch concrete fire bowl, woven chairs, and upcycled tree stumps for kid-friendly-seating.