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Anantara Zanzibar Resort ug mga Puloy-anan by Karla Seliman
Anantara Zanzibar Resort ug mga Puloy-anan by Karla Seliman
Anantara Zanzibar Resort ug mga Puloy-anan by Karla Seliman
Anantara Zanzibar Resort ug mga Puloy-anan by Karla Seliman
Anantara Zanzibar Resort ug mga Puloy-anan by Karla Seliman

Pilak Pag-abiabi · 2026

Anantara Zanzibar Resort ug mga Puloy-anan

by Karla Seliman

  • A' Design Award nga Pilak 2026 in Pag-abiabi
  • CLIENT: Infinity Design and Architecture
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About Anantara Zanzibar Resort ug mga Puloy-anan

Ang Anantara Zanzibar usa ka beachfront nga resort ug mga puloy-anan nga proyekto nga nahimutang sa Nungwi, sa baybayon sa Zanzibar, nga nag-atubang sa Indian Ocean. Ang disenyo naghiusa sa lokal nga kabilin ug modernong kaharuhay. Gigamit sa tibuok proyekto ang mga bungbong nga gipintalan og apog, mga kinulit nga pultahan nga kahoy, mga hinabol-sa-kamot nga lattice screen, ug coral stone nga gikan sa lokal nga dapit. Ang mga courtyard, pavilion, ug veranda nagsumpay sa mga espasyo sa sulod ug gawas. Ang mga villa adunay pribadong mga swimming pool, mga sunken firepit, ug mga lagoon deck. Ang plano sa layout naggiya sa mga bisita gikan sa abli nga mga sosyal nga lugar padulong sa hilom nga mga pahulayanan.

About the A' Design Award nga Pilak

Anantara Zanzibar Resort ug mga Puloy-anan usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Pilak, usa ka talagsaon kaayo nga prestihiyoso nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa labing taas nga lebel, matahom, ug makadani nga mga disenyo. Ang mga mananaog sa Pilak labihan ka hayag ug mamugnaon nga mga buhat nga nagpakita sa bantogan nga kahanas, talento, ug kamatngon sa ilang mga tigdesinyo. Gilauman nga ang Anantara Zanzibar Resort ug mga Puloy-anan mahimong talagsaon nga buhat nga ipasigarbo, dako ang pagkapropesyonal ug lawom ang kabag-ohan. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Pilak usa ka labihan ka mamatikdan, gihangaan nga imbento nga mapuslanon ug nagpalapad sa mga utlanan sa arte, siyensya, disenyo, ug teknolohiya. Anantara Zanzibar Resort ug mga Puloy-anan usa ka paglalang nga giinggit sa daghan, nga nagpukaw og mga tinguha, nagdala og positibo nga mga pagbati, ug nagsiga sa katingala ug paghangyo.

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Unique Properties
The Anantara Zanzibar Resort & Residences is a five-star beachfront development blending contemporary elegance with Zanzibar’s heritage. Architectural details such as limewashed walls, carved doors, lattice screens, and coral stone are paired with modern comfort. Spacious villas with private pools, sunken firepits, and saltwater lagoons highlight cultural authenticity while setting a new benchmark for luxury design in East Africa.
Dimensions & Packaging
Hotel suites range from 57.5–62 sqm, one-bedroom villas at 240 sqm, two-bedroom villas at 360 sqm, and three-bedroom residences at 485 sqm across two levels. The penthouse spans 175 sqm, while royal suites measure 115 sqm. All layouts prioritize ergonomic flows, generous indoor–outdoor connections, and Anantara’s global spatial planning standards.
Tags
Zanzibar, Luxury Resort, Branded Residences, Beachfront Villas, Swahili Architecture, Coastal Design, Tropical Retreat, Contemporary Elegance, Anantara, East Africa
Production Technology
The design employs locally sourced coral stone, mangrove poles, carved timber doors, and handwoven lattice screens, paired with modern construction methods. Finishes include limewashed walls, fluted wood detailing, brushed metal, veined marble, and weathered stone, all selected for authenticity, durability, and timeless appeal.
Design Challenge
The main challenge was balancing local craftsmanship and heritage expression with international five-star hospitality standards. Constraints included sourcing authentic materials, ensuring environmental integration, and adapting vernacular motifs to modern construction techniques. Overcoming these created a design that is both culturally grounded and globally aspirational.
Research
Architectural research combined contextual analysis, vernacular studies, and market demand assessments. Objectives were to fuse Swahili heritage with modern hospitality. Methods included site surveys, material sourcing, and cultural consultations with local artisans. Insights revealed demand for authentic ultra-luxury resorts in Zanzibar, shaping a design that bridges heritage and contemporary global standards.
Inspiration
The project is inspired by Zanzibar’s raw natural beauty and cultural heritage, reinterpreted through a lens of modern luxury. As design director Karla Seliman explains, the vision was “born from standing alone on the island of Zanzibar, as if it were deserted, imagining how I would build an entire city from its raw, natural beauty.” Guided by this approach, the resort was crafted as an extension of nature itself, with open, flowing spaces that blur the boundaries between indoors and outdoors.
Project Duration
The project is located in Nungwi, on the northeastern coastline of Zanzibar, overlooking the Indian Ocean. Development commenced with design studies in Dubai and Zanzibar and continues toward phased realization, supported by Minor Hotels and Infinity Developments.
Operation Flow
Spaces are designed as a sequence of sensory journeys, moving from open social areas to quiet retreats. Courtyards, pavilions, and verandas create natural transitions, while water features and native flora encourage exploration. Villas offer private pools, firepits, and lagoon decks, ensuring immersive and intuitive guest experiences.
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Copyrights belong to Infinity Design and Architecture, 2025
Image Credits
Image #1: Infinity Design and Architecture, Anantara Zanzibar Master Plan, 2025.

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