At The Nautilus Maldives, luxury has always felt different-more personal, more thoughtful, more free. Now, there’s something new woven into that experience, especially for the resort’s youngest guests: a space where creativity and sustainability meet, thanks to a meaningful collaboration with Belgian design studio ecoBirdy.
This partnership isn’t just about fresh décor. It’s a subtle shift toward something deeper-teaching the next generation that beauty, play, and responsibility can all live in the same space.
The transformation starts at the very first hello, in The Nautilus Lounge at Velana International Airport, and continues at the Young Wonderers children’s club on the island. These spaces have been reimagined with ecoBirdy’s signature design pieces-colorful, ergonomic, and made entirely from repurposed plastic toys. The pieces are playful and functional, but there’s more to them than meets the eye.
Founded by Vanessa Yuan and Joris Vanbriel, ecoBirdy began with a simple question: what if we could turn something as everyday as old plastic toys into something meaningful? The answer became ecothylene®, their 100% recycled and recyclable material used to create furniture designed specifically for children-soft-edged, easy to move, and made for independent little explorers.
For The Nautilus, it was a perfect fit. Known for its free-spirited approach to hospitality, the resort saw in ecoBirdy a kindred philosophy: thoughtful, creative, and built to last. “Like ecoBirdy, we’re family-founded,” shares Adan Gomez, General Manager of The Nautilus Maldives. “This partnership felt natural. It brings our values to life in a way that kids can feel and understand.”
And that’s really the heart of it. Kids don’t need lectures to learn about sustainability-they just need the chance to live it, hands-on. Whether they’re playing in a chair that used to be a toy or walking through a space that shows care was taken in every detail, they’re soaking up something important.
As ecoBirdy’s team puts it, true luxury today comes with responsibility. And at The Nautilus, that message is now gently present in every corner of a child’s experience.
Because in a world where time slows down, and imagination is free to roam, what we surround ourselves with starts to matter even more.
Ready to discover this unique island escape? Book your stay with Lets Go Maldives and step into a world where every detail is designed to inspire.
