Anantara Zanzibar IRizothi kunye neZindlu zokuHlala ngu-Karla Seliman

Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-Anantara Zanzibar IRizothi kunye neZindlu zokuHlala olwenziwe ngu-Karla Seliman ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2026 Ibhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo lokuBuka iiNdwendwe, ukuZonwabisa, ukuHamba kunye noKhenketho.

IsilivereUkubuka iiNdwendwe· 2026

Anantara Zanzibar IRizothi kunye neZindlu zokuHlala

ngu Karla Seliman

Umxhasi: Infinity Design and Architecture

Umwini we-Ibhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lwe-Ukubuka iiNdwendwe

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Malunga ne-Anantara Zanzibar IRizothi kunye neZindlu zokuHlala

I-Anantara Zanzibar yiprojekthi yerizothi eselunxwemeni kunye nezindlu zokuhlala ezise-Nungwi, kunxweme lwaseZanzibar, ejonge uLwandle lwaseIndiya. Uyilo ludibanisa ilifa lasekuhlaleni nokutofotofo kwanamhlanje. Kusetyenziswa iindonga ezitshizwe ngekalika, iingcango zomthi ezikroliweyo, izikrini ezilukiweyo ngesandla, kunye nelitye lekorale elifunyenwe ekuhlaleni kuyo yonke indawo. Amabala angaphakathi, iipavilioni, kunye neeveranda zidibanisa izithuba zangaphakathi nezangaphandle. Iivila ziquka amachibi okuqubha abucala, iindawo zomlilo ezingene phantsi, kunye needeki zechibi. Uyilo lwendawo lukhokelela iindwendwe ukusuka kwiindawo ezivulekileyo zokuhlangana ukuya kwiindawo ezizolileyo zokuphumla.

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Malunga ne-Ibhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award

Anantara Zanzibar IRizothi kunye neZindlu zokuHlala ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo ngokungaqhelekanga okunikwa imiyilo yomgangatho ophezulu, entle nechukumisayo. Abaphumeleleyo beSilivere ziimveliso ezikhazimlayo kakhulu nezidala kakhulu ezibonisa ubungcali obuphawulekayo, italente nobukrelekrele babayili bazo. Anantara Zanzibar IRizothi kunye neZindlu zokuHlala iyathenjwa ukuba ibe ngumsebenzi omhle womzekelo, onobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha ezinzulu. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award yimveliso ebonakalayo kakhulu, ethandwayo enceda kwaye inyusa imida yobugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha. Anantara Zanzibar IRizothi kunye neZindlu zokuHlala yimveliso enomona omkhulu kuyo evusa iinqwenelo, izisa iimvakalelo ezintle kwaye ivuselela ukumangaliswa nokumangala.

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Iziqinisekiso, amalungu eqela kunye neenkcukacha zobugcisa ezinikezelwe ngumyili.

Iimpawu Ezizodwa: 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.
Imilinganiselo nePakishini: 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.
Iithegi: Zanzibar, Luxury Resort, Branded Residences, Beachfront Villas, Swahili Architecture, Coastal Design, Tropical Retreat, Contemporary Elegance, Anantara, East Africa
Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa: 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.
Umngeni Woyilo: 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.
Uphando: 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.
Inkuthazo: 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.
Ubude Beprojekthi: 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.
Ukuhamba Komsebenzi: 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.
Iipathenti: Copyrights belong to Infinity Design and Architecture, 2025
Amalungu Eqela: Karla Seliman (Design Director), Osama Al-Hajjar (Principal Architect), Rohit Al Manzalji, Isa Ahmed Isa, Bisher Alatiah, Yazan Zaem, Ian Iglesias
Amagunya Emifanekiso: Image #1: Infinity Design and Architecture, Anantara Zanzibar Master Plan, 2025.