Anantara Zanzibar Whare Rēhia me ngā Kāinga Noho nā Karla Seliman

Ko te hoahoa Anantara Zanzibar Whare Rēhia me ngā Kāinga Noho nā Karla Seliman he kaitoa whakahirahira o te 2026 A' Design Award Hiriwa i te Wāhanga Whakataetae Hoahoa Manaakitanga, Hākinakina, Haerenga me te Tāpoi.

HiriwaManaakitanga· 2026

Anantara Zanzibar Whare Rēhia me ngā Kāinga Noho

nā Karla Seliman

Kiritaki: Infinity Design and Architecture

Kaitoa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa i te Wāhanga Manaakitanga

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Ngā Tae

Te Hoahoa

Mō Anantara Zanzibar Whare Rēhia me ngā Kāinga Noho

He kaupapa whare rēhia me ngā kāinga noho a Anantara Zanzibar kei te taha o te tātahi i Nungwi, i te takutai o Zanzibar, e titiro atu ana ki te Moana Īniana. Ka whakakotahi te hoahoa i te taonga tuku iho o te rohe me ngā āhuatanga whakahaumaru o ēnei rā. Ka whakamahia puta noa ngā pakitara i pania ki te kōtore mā, ngā tatau rākau whakairo, ngā ārai whiri ā-ringa, me te kōhatu toka moana i takea mai i te rohe. Ka hono ngā marae ā-roto, ngā whare pūrehu, me ngā mahau i ngā wāhi o roto me ngā wāhi o waho. Kei ngā vila ngā puna kaukau motuhake, ngā takuahi kua tāpokopoko ki raro, me ngā papa hono ki te hāpua. Ka ārahi te whakatakotoranga i ngā manuhiri mai i ngā wāhi hapori tuwhera ki ngā wāhi okiokinga marino.

Te Whakamihi

Mō te A' Design Award Hiriwa

Ko Anantara Zanzibar Whare Rēhia me ngā Kāinga Noho te toa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa taumata teitei rawa, ātaahua me te whakamīharo. Ko ngā toa Hiriwa he mahi tino kanapa, tino auaha e whakaatu ana i te mātanga, te pūmanawa me te mōhio hōhonu o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Anantara Zanzibar Whare Rēhia me ngā Kāinga Noho he mahi whakamīharo, he tauira, he tino ngaio, he auaha hōhonu. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Hiriwa he hanganga rongonui, whakamīharotia e whai wāhi ana ki te whakawhānui i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ko Anantara Zanzibar Whare Rēhia me ngā Kāinga Noho he mahi e hae ana te tini, e whakaara ana i ngā hiahia, e kawe mai ana i ngā kare-ā-roto pai, ā, e whakaoho ana i te mīharo.

I Muri i te Hoahoa

Kete Pāpāho

Ngā whakamihi, ngā mema o te rōpū me ngā taipitopito hangarau i whakaratohia e te kaihoahoa.

Āhuatanga Motuhake: 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.
Inenga & Pēketanga: 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.
Tūtohu: Zanzibar, Luxury Resort, Branded Residences, Beachfront Villas, Swahili Architecture, Coastal Design, Tropical Retreat, Contemporary Elegance, Anantara, East Africa
Hangarau Whakanao: 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.
Wero Hoahoa: 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.
Rangahau: 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.
Whakaaweawe: 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.
Roanga o te Kaupapa: 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.
Rerenga Mahi: 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.
Pātene: Copyrights belong to Infinity Design and Architecture, 2025
Ngā Mema o te Rōpū: Karla Seliman (Design Director), Osama Al-Hajjar (Principal Architect), Rohit Al Manzalji, Isa Ahmed Isa, Bisher Alatiah, Yazan Zaem, Ian Iglesias
Whakamana Whakaahua: Image #1: Infinity Design and Architecture, Anantara Zanzibar Master Plan, 2025.