Banyan Tree Bintan
Introduction
Opened in 1995, Banyan Tree Bintan comprises 64 villas nestled underneath a canopy of trees in a coastal hillside forest along the northern coast of Bintan. Housed among rare Crinum Lilies and Malayan Ferns with the pristine beach a walk away, Banyan Tree Bintan bears testament to the idea that building with sensitivity to our environment is infinitely rewarding.
Responsible Development
To build Banyan Tree Bintan, architects spent days on site, hand-pegging the location of every structure to avoid sacrificing trees. They modified the design of individual buildings so that the villas’ decks, pools and restaurants could be constructed around mature trees, leaving these towering ancients untouched.
The architects designed the villas to be built on platforms and supported by columns to avoid cutting into the steep hill slopes thereby minimizing the risk of soil erosion, and left boulders in their place to preserve the dramatic terrain. In fact, one swimming pool was completely carved out of rock.
Launched in February 2007, the Banyan Tree Bintan Conservation Lab was our first research facility catering to terrestrial conservation, in addition to our focus on marine conservation. Officially openend in September 2007, the Conservation Lab seeks to raise international awareness of the importance of Indonesia’s biodiversity, which is at risk due to unsustainable development practices causing habitat destruction.
Learn more about the Banyan Tree Bintan Conservation Lab
Earth Day 2010 Commemoration in Laguna Bintan
To commemorate Earth Day on 22 April 2010, Laguna Bintan conducted 3 activities.
Starting off 2010 with Tree Planting in Banyan Tree Bintan
Laguna Bintan started the new year with a bang
Banyan Tree Bintan Conservation Lab Surveys
Surveys form an important part of our conservation efforts
Malaria and Dengue Awareness
Free screenings and awareness sessions for local communities.
Kampung Bahru Recycling
Our resorts provide their recyclables at a very minimal sum.
Handing Over Electric & Water Facilities to an Elementary School in Bintan
To end 2009 with a bang, on 23 December 2009, associates from Banyan Tree Bintan handed over electric and water facilities in a local elementary school.
Tree Planting Activities
23 December 2009 saw Banyan Tree Bintan’s last tree planting activity. V