Silva Bay Hotel & Marina - Gabriola Island, BC.
Coastal Development with Sustainable Foundations. Silva Bay Hotel & Marina embarked on a multi-phase redevelopment to transform a beloved marina into a refreshed resort destination.
Client
Silva Bay Hotel & Marina
Architect-of-Record
Blue Sky Architecture
Completion
Ongoing - in construction
Phase one includes a new boutique hotel and restaurant, alongside critical infrastructure upgrades (modern wastewater treatment, improved fire safety systems, and sea wall enhancements) . BOS Studio provided design management and technical leadership, ensuring that design and infrastructure solutions addressed the island’s environmental sensitivities. We liaised with engineers and local authorities to integrate a modern septic system and resilient shoreline design that meet regulatory standards. Throughout, our focus was on balancing development with the natural landscape – preserving coastal character while elevating the guest experience.
Aligning resort ambitions with community and environmental expectations.
Strategic design approach: careful planning and phased implementation, aligning resort ambitions with community and environmental expectations, to ensure a sustainable evolution of this coastal asset.