A $470,000 (€422,000, £362,000) spa renovation is being carried out by Topo Design Studio at the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort, with treatment villas being revamped and an upgrade to the VIP suite.

Topo's work follows a larger $20m (€18m, £15m) renovation they carried out at the resort last year that saw room categories revised, gardens restyled and events spaces updated.

They also introduced a contemporary twist on Maldivian architecture to the resort, which is being pulled through into the spa as part of its renovation.

All of the spa's treatment villas are being updated, with an outdoor deck being added to each. Its two hydrotherapy pools, two relaxation lounges and steam rooms are also being updated.

A brand new yoga pavilion is being built and a steam room, outside area and relaxation zone are being added to the VIP suite.

"The team at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa believes it is important to continue to ensure that the property goes above and beyond the standards expected of a five-star resort without losing the feel of their surroundings," general manager Emilio Fortini told CLAD.

"As the third eldest resort in the Maldives, dating back to 1937, the design team has focused on maintaining the resort's rich and unique Maldivian heritage, whilst also modernising the property to enhance guests' experience."

The spa renovation began in early August and is expected to complete by December 2019.