Weller and Pegasus Unveil Innovative Six Senses Grand Bahama Resort Masterplan

Friday, September 13, 2024

Weller Development Partners and Pegasus Capital Advisors have just revealed the exciting new renderings and masterplan for their latest venture, the Six Senses Grand Bahama. This ambitious $250 million+ project will span 50 acres and feature 70 luxurious resort villas along with 28 branded residences. Designed with a strong emphasis on sustainability, resilience, and wellness, the development aims to create a dynamic community and redefine the standards of luxury living and tourism in The Bahamas and the Caribbean.

Crafted by the renowned architecture firm Gensler, the resort boasts a host of luxurious amenities, such as a signature Six Senses Spa, a variety of dining options, versatile event spaces, a beach club, and a breathtaking oceanfront pool. Designed to harmonize with the lush native landscape and flora, the resort maximizes stunning views of the ocean and canals, offers direct waterfront access, and showcases pristine white sandy beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters. The integration of elevated structures within this natural setting promises a unique and unparalleled experience for both residents and resort guests.

“We are excited to reveal the Six Senses Grand Bahama resort designs and masterplan,” commented Marc Weller, Founding Partner and President of Weller Development Partners. “We have assembled a world-class design team, with Olson Kundig working on the residences and Gensler on the resort. The architectural design and the overall masterplan reflect the core values of our partnership with Six Senses and shared focus on wellness, sustainable design and a connection with nature and the community. We believe Six Senses Grand Bahama has the potential to set a new benchmark for sustainable living and ecotourism models in The Bahamas and the Caribbean, not only through its design, but also through its operations and programming.”

Neil Jacobs, Six Senses CEO, said: “The Six Senses Grand Bahama masterplan demonstrates our commitment to creating a vibrant, year-round community, with the canals and waterway providing a unique version of the front porch. Integrating intentionally designed and efficiently built structures within the majestic natural landscape establishes a framework for guests to connect or disconnect, explore or escape, allow a sun-soaked lunch to tumble into dinner, and access a whole range of crafted experiences and wellness programming. Sustainability and resiliency measures reinforce the plan, ensuring its viability for years to come.”

With a deep respect for the natural environment, the resort masterplan celebrates Grand Bahamian culture by thoughtfully integrating the island’s Lucayan heritage. It also embraces the local community’s philosophy of living gently on the land.

“The Six Senses Grand Bahama resort achieves a complex balance of many critical elements,” stated David Darlington, Principal, Regional Hospitality Leader at Gensler. “Weaving sustainable, performance-driven, efficient architecture together with the natural environment allows us to deliver a new standard of luxury, one that both heightens the experience for the guest, while minimizing the lasting impact on the environment.”

The resort’s commitment to sustainability and resilience includes pursuing LEED Silver certification by utilizing locally sourced construction materials whenever possible, replacing invasive species with native plants, and implementing energy-saving measures such as passive shading, high-efficiency MEP systems, and renewable energy solutions. Resilience strategies involve extensive beach restoration, reinforcing the dune system along the coastline, elevating upland areas to boost site elevation, and constructing foundations that significantly raise the Finished Floor Elevation (FFE) above grade.

These eco-friendly initiatives are set to establish new standards for sustainable tourism in Grand Bahama and the wider Caribbean. Additionally, the development is expected to generate hundreds of job opportunities for the local community, supporting the region’s long-term economic growth.

Construction is scheduled to commence at the end of 2024, with the resort anticipated to open in 2026.

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