The new owner of a private island in the Bahamas has commissioned a RIBA competition to generate proposals for a “highly sustainable” luxury resort.

Located around three miles from New Providence Island – home of Bahamian capital Nassau, the private island is described as a former pineapple plantation that has no roads, no power, no water supply and no formal residential accommodation.

The RIBA competition is seeking ideas for three elements of the resort, which has a 43ha footprint. They are a beach club – inspired by venues in Tulum in Mexico, the Greek island of Mykonos, and St Tropez in France; a remodelled marina and reception point; and high-specification accommodation for guests.

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