Mira Ntlo ya Bodulo by Rosadela Serulle is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Sebaka sa Ka Hare le Dipontsho Competition Category.

TšepeKa Hare· 2025

Mira Ntlo ya Bodulo

by Rosadela Serulle

Client: Rosadela Serulle

Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award Winner in Ka Hare Category

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The Design

About Mira Ntlo ya Bodulo

Mira e bolela makgolokgolo le marapo a mebala a fetang lekgolo ka puo ya Sanskrit mme e hlaloswa hantle haholo e le kopanyo ya dikarolo tsa bochabela le moralo wa sejoale-joale. Thepa ya yona le dikgetho tsa dibōpeho di e etsa hore e be ya mohlala o ikhethang. Baetsi ba moralo ba ile ba nka qeto ya ho theha libaka tse nang le maikutlo a fapaneng a hlahiswang ke dihlahiswa, mebala le thepa. Dintlha tse ngata tsa moralo, tse kang didirelwa tsa mabone a boholo bo fetang tekano kapa thepa ya ka tlung e hohellang mahlo, di kena tšebeletsong. Kgetho ya thepa e boetse e bapala karolo bofuthumaneng ba tikoloho, ka lebaka la hore ba kopantse diphethahatso tse fapaneng tse kang lehong, marble e tšhweu le masela a mebala e hlwekileng.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award

Mira Ntlo ya Bodulo ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang e fuoang meralo e metle e finyellang litlhoko tsa porofeshenale le tsa indasteri tse lebelletsoeng ho lintho tse hlahisitsoeng tse entsoeng hantle. Bahapi ba Tšepe ba bontša bokhoni bo boholo, bokhethehi bo phahameng, kutloisiso ea litsebi le bokhoni ba boqapi ba baqapi ba bona. Mira Ntlo ya Bodulo e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlahisitsoeng e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e sebetsang le e nang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa ea indasteri mme o na le litšobotsi tsa theknoloji tse nang le bokhoni tse amanang le tsebo le talenta. Ka lebaka la botlalo ba eona, Mira Ntlo ya Bodulo e tšoanelehela tlhompho mme e entsoe ho fana ka ntlafatso ea bophelo e thusang ho etsa hore lefatše le be sebaka se molemo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Mira is best described as a fusion of oriental elements and contemporary design. Its properties and the designer choices of textures make up its identity. The emphasis of oriental elements dance into each of the spaces, creating a timeless and elegant design. The materials such as wood, white imported marble and light fabrics play a role in the warmth of the environment. All the wall treatments resonate with the designers storytelling, creating spaces with much personality.
Dimensions & Packaging: Mira is approximately 574 square meters, designed having two sections, one for all the social areas of the apartment and another section which is for the bedrooms. The social area of the apartment is composed of a large 21m2 terrace, a 52m2 living room, a 32m2 study, 30m2 dining room and two kitchens, the main kitchen around 29m2 and the secondary kitchen / laundry area with 26m2. The bedrooms sizes are from 30m2 to 20m2. This residence is not just spacious but comfortable.
Tags: Interior design, furnishing, designer, interior, home, Asian, contemporary, unique, apartment
Production Technology: One of the most interesting parts of the design process was the living room wall, the designer chose to create contrast with this background. She designed wooden panels in five different ways, so that when uniting them they would come together as a puzzle. These lasered cut wooden pieces show the level of craftmanship and creativity. Not only does this elevate the living room but because of its location, it can be admired by the entrance, study and dining room.
Design Challenge: The hardest part of this project was the high level of finishing that the designer wanted to achieve. From the strenuous process of selecting the desired materials to its installation. The designer chose to work with local craftsmen for all of the built in furnitures per area. She describes the design process as simple compared to the final execution and level of demand she envisioned. Its a combination of purity and boldness that can make one achieve greatness.
Research: Designing a luxurious apartment such as the one described involves a multi faceted approach that requires extensive research. The designer discovered classic elements that have stood the test of time, such as the use of white marble, which can also be integrated into contemporary design. Additionally, exploring the cultural significance of materials and design motifs can add depth and authenticity to the apartments Asian aesthetic.
Inspiration: Inspired by the clients love for the Asian culture Mira, has many attributes that make it special. Mira, in Sanskrit means hundred plus rainbows, the ideal name for this project, as it embraces ethnicity converging with contemporary design. The importance of the color black against light materials and soft textures is noted throughout the whole design. The main objective for this design was met by patterns, materials and textures that make the project come alive with cultural significance.
Project Duration: Located in one of the most prestigious residential areas of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Miras interior design planning took less than a year and exactly five months to execute. The involvement was from floor selection to the minimalist detail. The completion of the project was January of this year 2025.
Operation Flow: The journey to bring this luxurious apartment to life was not without its challenges says the designer. The high level of finishing demanded meticulous attention to detail, from the selection of materials to their precise installation. The design process, while straightforward, required a keen eye for harmony and balance to achieve the desired level of sophistication. In line with modern sustainability practices, the apartment features environmentally conscious elements.
Patents: Not applicable
Image Credits: Images: Photographer Andres Pena
Video Credits: Andres Pena