Malaysian Timber Creates Luxury Island Retreats
Malaysian timber has increased the luxury quotient of many heavenly island resorts in Mauritius, the Maldives and the Seychelles, creating ultra-exclusive retreats.
Malaysian timber has increased the luxury quotient of many heavenly island resorts in Mauritius, the Maldives and the Seychelles, creating ultra-exclusive retreats.
Meranti has been used judiciously for interior applications such as wall panels, door and window frames, as well as other interior fit-outs. Each of these villas and suites features a spacious private Balau-decked veranda, equipped with a Jacuzzi. Furnished with sun loungers, the deck is an idyllic spot for relaxing and enjoying the ocean's whispery breezes. A short flight of Balau steps at one corner allows guests to step right into the lagoon for an immediate encounter with the multi-colored marine life.
The Ocean Suites, perched at the edge of the island reef, offer magnificent views of the crystal clear lagoon and oceanscape beyond the Meranti framed windows of each suite. Here, privately served meals are enhanced by sea breezes on a generous seafront living space decked with Balau and furnished with Kempas outdoor furniture.
Partly thanks to Malaysian timber, Paradise Island Resort and Spa is truly living up to its name as paradise on earth.
— Malaysian Timber Council
SPOTLIGHT ON: MERBAU, KWILA, IPIL
Species: Intsia spp.
Origin: East Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australia
Common Applications: Indoor and outdoor furniture, flooring, decking and musical instruments.
Characteristics/Appearance: Merbau has an orange-brown color when freshly cut. As it ages, it turns into a darker reddish-brown color. Its grain is straight to interlocked with a coarse texture.
Janka Hardness Scale: 1,840 lb_f (see chart on page 19)
Comments: Merbau has strong characteristics, stability and durability. It is resistant to rotting and insect attack. It also glues and finishes very well.
Frequently asked questions
How is Malaysian Balau timber used at Paradise Island Resort and Spa?+
Balau is used for the private decked verandas attached to each villa and suite, as well as for the steps leading from the deck down into the lagoon. It is also used on the seafront living space decking of the Ocean Suites.
What role does Meranti play in the luxury villas and Ocean Suites described?+
Meranti is used judiciously for interior applications such as wall panels, door and window frames, and other interior fit-outs. In the Ocean Suites, Meranti also frames the windows that look out onto the lagoon and ocean.
Which Malaysian timber is used for the outdoor furniture in the Ocean Suites?+
The seafront living space of the Ocean Suites is furnished with Kempas outdoor furniture, complementing the Balau decking.
In which island destinations has Malaysian timber been used for luxury resort construction?+
Malaysian timber has been used to enhance luxury island resorts in Mauritius, the Maldives, and the Seychelles, creating ultra-exclusive retreats.
What features make the Balau-decked veranda a highlight of each villa at Paradise Island Resort?+
Each spacious private veranda is decked in Balau and equipped with a Jacuzzi and sun loungers for relaxing in the ocean breezes. A short flight of Balau steps also allows guests to step directly into the lagoon.
What are the key durability characteristics of Merbau (Intsia spp.)?+
Merbau offers strong characteristics, stability, and durability, and it is resistant to rotting and insect attack. It also glues and finishes very well, with a Janka hardness rating of 1,840 lb_f.