The Croatian island of Hvar will soon be home to a new sustainability-focused boutique concept: Maslina Resort. Set against the backdrop of the Adriatic Sea, the new resort will introduce thoughtful luxury and low-impact architecture, courtesy of Léonie Alma Mason of LA.M Studio, to the island upon opening in August. The property’s design will draw upon the four natural elements with a range of contemporary indoor-outdoor environments, and eclectic interiors will be punctuated by vintage décor and wood surfaces, in addition to materials like terracotta, Brac island stone, and brushed brass.
“We wanted the guests to feel at ease in both their rooms and public spaces around the resort,” Alma Mason says. “Eighty percent of the interior project is custom made, from carpentry elements to special steel doors with sfumato glass, the stone sinks, mirrors, all brushed brass items, and even some lighting in the restaurant and the wine cellar.”
Accommodations include 33 guestrooms, 17 suites, and three villas—all of which will feature framed vistas of the sea. A heated private plunge pool will anchor eight suites, while four- and five-bedroom villas will be equipped with heated infinity pools that overlook the coastline. As part of an extensive array of sustainability measures, an organic onsite garden will source much of the resort’s spa and dining menus, while guests will be offered biodegradable materials in place of plastic. Local and regional suppliers will also support efforts to maintain a low carbon footprint.
