Bella Six Mahi Matua: Whakaahua by Ismail Niyaz Mohamed

Bella Six Mahi Matua: Whakaahua by Ismail Niyaz Mohamed is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Whakaahua me te Whakarereke Whakaahua Competition Category.

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Bella Six Mahi Matua: Whakaahua

by Ismail Niyaz Mohamed

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Whakaahua Category

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The Design

About Bella Six Mahi Matua: Whakaahua

Kuputuhi Pukapuka: I te kano koura o ngā whitinga rā o Maldives, ka puta a Bella Six hei ao motuhake o te ātaahua me te whakangahau ki Madifushi Private Island. I whakaarohia hei rerenga whakahirahira mō ngā wāhine, ka tukuna e te whare he hau e puta māmā ai te tūmanako, te whakanui, me te hononga. Ka pōwhiri ia kokonga ki ngā ata pōturi, ngā ahiahi haina, me ngā kōrero i raro i ngā whetū. I konei, ehara te whairawa i te mea ka kitea anake engari ka rongohia, ka whakaaturia mā te mahi tiaki āta, te tūmataiti whānui, me tētahi wāhi e akiaki ana i ngā manuhiri ki te whakatā, ki te whakanui, me te waihanga maumaharatanga e kore e wareware i roto i te noho mokemoke tūturu.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Bella Six Mahi Matua: Whakaahua te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Bella Six Mahi Matua: Whakaahua he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Bella Six Mahi Matua: Whakaahua i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Set against golden Maldivian sunrises, Bella Six is the largest and most distinctive villa at Madifushi Private Island, spanning 4,768 sq ft. This double storey sanctuary introduces the Maldives first women only villa experience. Featuring a 20 foot private pool, sundecks, sunken lounges, karaoke room, indoor bar, ocean facing master suite with outdoor whirlpool, garden bedrooms, dedicated buggy, and 24 hour butler service perfect for celebrations, connection, and unforgettable escapes.
Dimensions & Packaging: Villa spans 4,768 square feet
20 foot private pool
elegant indoor spaces complete with a karaoke setup, indoor bar, and ocean facing master suite
with an outdoor whirlpool tub. Additional garden bedrooms and elevated lounging spaces. With a dedicated buggy and 24 hour butler service, Bella Six is thoughtfully curated for girls
getaways, family escapes, and unforgettable celebrations where space, sunrise, and
Sisterhood comes together in true Maldivian style.
Tags: Maldivesluxuryvilla, Bellasix, Maldivesvacation, Madifushi, privateisland, Maldives, hospitality
Production Technology: DJI Inspire 3 drone, Zenmuse X9 Gimbal Camera with a zenmuse 35mm lens to capture the main image. Optional images were captured with a Nikon Z9 with 14-24mm Nikkor Lens
Design Challenge: The hardest part of the project was coordinating with the models to guide them while operating the drone and blending the interior and exterior lights seamlessly.
Research: To achieve lighting that feels both natural and cinematic, Ismail dedicated extensive time to research and experimentation. He studied advanced interior photography techniques, tested multiple approaches, and refined his process before selecting the flambient method. By thoughtfully blending ambient light with controlled flash, he created a seamless balance between interior warmth and exterior brilliance, a result shaped as much by preparation and knowledge as by execution.
Inspiration: Commissioned to capture the interior and exterior of Bella Six, Ismail chose to animate the space rather than present it unoccupied. Six female models were introduced, each immersed in her own moment, bringing a sense of connection, celebration, and individuality to the setting. Conceived as an advertising campaign, the imagery invites potential guests to envision themselves within the experience and feel inspired to book their stay.
Project Duration: Project started on 5 November 2025 and finished on 6 November 2025
Operation Flow: Over two meticulously crafted days, the villa was transformed into a living canvas. Every curtain fell with intention, every detail within the frame was carefully considered, and each model moved with quiet purpose. Nothing was accidental. Behind the scenes, patience and precision shaped the story. Because in photography, true luxury is not only captured, it is carefully orchestrated through thoughtful planning and an uncompromising eye for detail.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer/ Ismail Niyaz Mohamed
Optional image #1: Photographer/ Ismail Niyaz Mohamed
Optional image #2: Photographer/ Ismail Niyaz Mohamed
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Optional image #4: Photographer/ Ismail Niyaz Mohamed