Windward, a leading developer of high-end waterfront estates in the Turks and Caicos Islands, has crossed a major financial and construction milestone at its signature South Bank project, a master-planned oceanfront resort community on Long Bay. The company said it has now exceeded $300 million in total sales, coinciding with the official topping out of Arc, its architecturally ambitious centerpiece scheduled for completion in 2026.
Ingo Reckhorn, Windward Cofounder
The six-story Arc building–designed by renowned Italian architect Piero Lissoni, founder of Lissoni & Partners–represents one of the region’s most anticipated luxury residential debuts. Lissoni, whose work spans global hotel, residential, and cultural landmarks, traveled to Turks and Caicos this week to mark the structural milestone.
“Reaching the topping out of Arc at South Bank is a proud moment for our team and partners,” said Ingo Reckhorn, co-founder of Windward. “The overwhelming response from buyers, reflected in over $300 million in sales across South Bank, reinforces the vision we had to create a world-class waterfront community that blends design and lifestyle in an unparalleled fashion in the Turks and Caicos.”
Lissoni’s First Caribbean Project Draws International Buyers
Arc is Lissoni’s first completed development in the Caribbean, a selling point that has helped fuel global demand for the project’s limited collection of 17 Sky Villas. Designed around expansive outdoor living, each residence features wraparound terraces, private pools, open-air kitchens, gardens, and elevated 360-degree views of the Caicos Bank. Interiors are configured to dissolve traditional boundaries between indoor and outdoor space, reflecting Lissoni’s contemporary design sensibilities.
South Bank spans 31 acres of waterfront and is organized into four primary neighborhoods: The Ocean Estates, The Lagoon, The Boathouses, and Arc. The community also includes two new Windward offerings–Niva, a six-villa retreat, and the final collection of Beach Villas nearing completion. Price points at South Bank range from $3.2 million to $18 million, including a 12,630-square-foot penthouse occupying Arc’s entire top floor. Only five residences remain available, the company said.
Resort-Style Services and a Growing Luxury Market
Amenities at South Bank are operated by Grace Bay Resorts and include on-demand butlers, private chefs, a swimming lagoon with lounging islands, spa and fitness facilities, a serviced marina with boat concierge, racquet courts, waterfront dining, and direct access to Long Bay Beach. Arc residents will also have underground parking, private elevators for select residences, and custom finishes selected by Lissoni.
“This construction milestone marks a significant moment not only for South Bank, but for the future of luxury living in Turks and Caicos,” said Nikheel Advani, COO and Co-Founder of Grace Bay Resorts. “We are incredibly proud of the outpour of positive responses we’ve received in the year that South Bank has been officially open, and seeing the residential sales from these first 12 months is a true testament to the vision, design, and demand for this exceptional waterfront community.”
The surge in demand reflects broader trends in the Turks and Caicos luxury market, which continues to attract international buyers seeking lifestyle-driven investments in politically stable, easily accessible jurisdictions.
“The luxury market here in Turks and Caicos is defined by innovative designs and concepts, such as Arc,” said Sean O’Neil, managing partner and broker at The Agency Turks and Caicos. “These luxury developments continue to offer new and exciting designs and communities that attract a broader range of purchases and all compliment each other, enhancing the overall offering here in the Turks and Caicos. Purchasers from Toronto, New York and Chicago continue to be attracted to the Islands due to our combination of climate, culture, stability and accessibility.”
With Arc’s structural frame now complete and most of its inventory sold, Windward and its partners appear poised to meet rising demand in one of the Caribbean’s most competitive luxury real estate markets.
