Designet Anantara Zanzibar Resort og residenser av Karla Seliman er en høyt ansett vinner av den svært prestisjetunge 2026 A' Design Award i Sølv i konkurransekategorien Gjestfrihets-, Rekreasjon-, Reise- og Turismedesign.
SølvGjestfrihet· 2026
Anantara Zanzibar Resort og residenser
Klient: Infinity Design and Architecture
Vinner av A' Design Award i Sølv i kategorien Gjestfrihet
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Om Anantara Zanzibar Resort og residenser
Anantara Zanzibar er et strandnært resort- og residensprosjekt beliggende i Nungwi, på kysten av Zanzibar, med utsikt over Det indiske hav. Designet kombinerer lokal kulturarv med moderne komfort. Kalkede vegger, utskårne tredører, håndvevde gitterskjermer og lokalt utvunnet korallstein er brukt gjennomgående. Gårdsplasser, paviljonger og verandaer knytter sammen innendørs- og utendørsområder. Villaene inkluderer private bassenger, nedsenkede bålplasser og lagunedekk. Planløsningen leder gjestene fra åpne sosiale områder til rolige tilfluktssteder.
Anerkjennelsen
Om A' Design Award i Sølv
Anantara Zanzibar Resort og residenser er vinner av A' Design Award i Sølv, en usedvanlig prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles design i toppklassen som er nydelige og imponerende. Sølvvinnere er enormt briljante og usedvanlig kreative verk som viser designernes enestående ekspertise, talent og skarpsindighet. Anantara Zanzibar Resort og residenser forventes å være et praktfullt utstillingsverk som er bemerkelsesverdig profesjonelt og dypt nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Sølv, er en svært bemerkelsesverdig, beundret oppfinnelse som gagner og flytter grensene for kunst, vitenskap, design og teknologi. Anantara Zanzibar Resort og residenser er et skaperverk mange misunner, som vekker ønsker, gir positive følelser og vekker undring og forundring.
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Pressepakke
Krediteringer, teammedlemmer og tekniske detaljer levert av designeren.
- Unike Egenskaper
- 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.
- Dimensjoner og Emballasje
- 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.
- Stikkord
- Zanzibar, Luxury Resort, Branded Residences, Beachfront Villas, Swahili Architecture, Coastal Design, Tropical Retreat, Contemporary Elegance, Anantara, East Africa
- Produksjonsteknologi
- 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.
- Designutfordring
- 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.
- Forskning
- 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.
- Inspirasjon
- 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.
- Prosjektvarighet
- 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.
- Driftsflyt
- 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.
- Patenter
- Copyrights belong to Infinity Design and Architecture, 2025
- Teammedlemmer
- Karla Seliman (Design Director), Osama Al-Hajjar (Principal Architect), Rohit Al Manzalji, Isa Ahmed Isa, Bisher Alatiah, Yazan Zaem, Ian Iglesias
- Bildekreditering
- Image #1: Infinity Design and Architecture, Anantara Zanzibar Master Plan, 2025.
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