Porphyrios and DPS Collaborate on Marina Harbor & Village
Publisher: For Immediate Release
Date: 03/14/2006
DPS Development Co. has retained architect Demetri Porphyrios to create a master plan for its marina harbor and village at the Turks & Caicos Sporting Club at Ambergris Cay. The new residential sporting colony is under development on a 1,100-acre private island in the British West Indies.
Dr. Porphyrios joins a group of designers, in a collaborative architectural effort to develop a series of villages and member amenities that will create a vibrant social and recreational life for member/owners at Turks & Caicos Sporting Club. The London-based Dr. Porphyrios has been given chief responsibility for one of the centerpieces of the island development, its marina harbor village. Situated on the northwest portion of Ambergris Cay, the Hawkes Nest Harbour Village will include an inland marina to accommodate more than 100 boats of up to 200-ft. The village will also feature more than 100 private homes with water views, a commercial component for ships delivering supplies to the island, as well as shopping and public spaces.
The combination of private homes and a busy marina poses a unique design challenge. “My design for Hawkes Nest Harbour will be responsive to the region, climate, available materials, and culture of Turks & Caicos and in particular to the island’s way of life,” says Dr. Porphyrios.
Hawkes Nest Harbour Village will be one of the focal points of community at Ambergris Cay. Public spaces will include a promenade along the waterfront, as well as shopping, retail provisions, and cafes/restaurants for members and guests. The architecture generally will synthesize the sophisticated Anglo-Caribbean style with the more informal vernacular qualities of island buildings. Members will have a choice of homes and be able to choose from a pre-approved list of architects or use their own designer.
“We are excited to have an architect of Dr. Porphyrios’ stature take the lead in designing this centerpiece marina village for the Turks & Caicos Sporting Club,” says Dan Paquette, who heads the planning and development for all of DPS’ projects and works closely with the Turks & Caicos Ministry of Building on above-standard compliance. “The island’s topography means that most structures are visible from all points, so having classical, solidly-built architecture is essential for the overall consistency and integrity of the project.”
The marina village joins a host of other high-end member services and amenities at The Turks & Caicos Sporting Club. The island will have a 5,700-foot private jet strip, a 25,000-square-foot members’ lodge, a fully-equipped fitness center and spa as well as facilities for deep-sea sport fishing, diving, equestrian, and tennis at the exclusive disposal of the owners and their guests. In total the sporting club is offering 450 waterfront homesites selling from $600,000 to $7 million as well as a limited number of equity club memberships.
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