Anantara Zanzibar Resor dan Hunian oleh Karla Seliman

Karya Anantara Zanzibar Resor dan Hunian oleh Karla Seliman adalah pemenang yang sangat dihormati dari 2026 A' Design Award Perak yang sangat bergengsi dalam Kategori Kompetisi Desain Perhotelan, Rekreasi, Perjalanan dan Pariwisata.

PerakPerhotelan· 2026

Anantara Zanzibar Resor dan Hunian

oleh Karla Seliman

Klien: Infinity Design and Architecture

Pemenang A' Design Award Perak dalam Kategori Perhotelan

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Tentang Anantara Zanzibar Resor dan Hunian

Anantara Zanzibar adalah proyek resor dan hunian tepi pantai yang terletak di Nungwi, di pesisir Zanzibar, dengan panorama Samudra Hindia. Desainnya memadukan warisan budaya lokal dengan kenyamanan modern. Dinding berlapis kapur, pintu kayu berukir, sekat kisi tenunan tangan, dan batu koral yang bersumber dari lokal digunakan di seluruh area. Halaman dalam, paviliun, dan beranda menghubungkan ruang dalam dan luar. Vila-vilanya dilengkapi kolam renang pribadi, area api unggun cekung, dan dek laguna. Tata letaknya menuntun tamu dari area sosial terbuka menuju ruang peristirahatan yang tenang.

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Tentang A' Design Award Perak

Anantara Zanzibar Resor dan Hunian adalah pemenang A' Design Award Perak, pengakuan yang sangat bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain kelas atas yang indah dan mengesankan. Pemenang Perak adalah karya yang sangat cemerlang dan sangat kreatif yang menggambarkan keahlian, bakat, dan ketajaman luar biasa para desainernya. Anantara Zanzibar Resor dan Hunian diharapkan menjadi karya yang menakjubkan, etalase keahlian, sangat profesional, dan sangat inovatif. Desain pemenang A' Design Award Perak ini adalah penemuan yang sangat menonjol dan dikagumi yang bermanfaat bagi dan memajukan batas-batas seni, sains, desain, dan teknologi. Anantara Zanzibar Resor dan Hunian adalah kreasi yang sangat dicemburui yang membangkitkan keinginan, membawa perasaan positif, dan memercikkan keheranan dan kekaguman.

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Keunikan: 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.
Dimensi & Kemasan: 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.
Tag: Zanzibar, Luxury Resort, Branded Residences, Beachfront Villas, Swahili Architecture, Coastal Design, Tropical Retreat, Contemporary Elegance, Anantara, East Africa
Teknologi Produksi: 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.
Tantangan Desain: 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.
Riset: 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.
Inspirasi: 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.
Durasi Proyek: 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.
Alur Operasi: 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.
Paten: Copyrights belong to Infinity Design and Architecture, 2025
Anggota Tim: Karla Seliman (Design Director), Osama Al-Hajjar (Principal Architect), Rohit Al Manzalji, Isa Ahmed Isa, Bisher Alatiah, Yazan Zaem, Ian Iglesias
Kredit Gambar: Image #1: Infinity Design and Architecture, Anantara Zanzibar Master Plan, 2025.