Anantara Zanzibar Resort e residenze di Karla Seliman

Il progetto Anantara Zanzibar Resort e residenze di Karla Seliman è un vincitore molto stimato del prestigioso 2026 A' Design Award d'Argento nella categoria Design di Ospitalità, Ricreazione, Viaggi e Turismo.

ArgentoOspitalità· 2026

Anantara Zanzibar Resort e residenze

di Karla Seliman

Cliente: Infinity Design and Architecture

Vincitore del premio A' Design Award d'Argento nella categoria Ospitalità

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Il Design

Informazioni su Anantara Zanzibar Resort e residenze

Anantara Zanzibar è un progetto di resort e residenze fronte mare situato a Nungwi, sulla costa di Zanzibar, con vista sull'Oceano Indiano. Il design unisce il patrimonio locale al comfort contemporaneo. Pareti trattate a calce, porte in legno intagliato, schermi a grata tessuti a mano e pietra corallina di provenienza locale ricorrono in tutto il complesso. Corti, padiglioni e verande collegano gli spazi interni ed esterni. Le ville dispongono di piscine private, focolari incassati e terrazze sulla laguna. La disposizione accompagna gli ospiti dalle aree sociali aperte verso ambienti di quiete e ritiro.

Il Riconoscimento

Informazioni sul A' Design Award d'Argento

Anantara Zanzibar Resort e residenze ha vinto l'A' Design Award d'Argento, un riconoscimento enormemente prestigioso conferito a design di fascia alta, splendidi e impressionanti. I vincitori d'Argento sono opere tremendamente brillanti ed estremamente creative che illustrano l'eccezionale competenza, il talento e l'acume dei loro designer. Ci si aspetta che Anantara Zanzibar Resort e residenze sia un'opera meravigliosa, una vetrina di eccellenza, notevolmente professionale e profondamente innovativa. Questo design vincitore dell'A' Design Award d'Argento è un'invenzione molto notevole e ammirata che giova ai confini dell'arte, della scienza, del design e della tecnologia e li fa avanzare. Anantara Zanzibar Resort e residenze è una creazione molto invidiata che evoca desideri, porta sentimenti positivi e accende meraviglia e stupore.

Dietro il Design

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Crediti, membri del team e dettagli tecnici forniti dal designer.

Proprietà Uniche: 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.
Dimensioni e Confezionamento: 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
Tecnologia di Produzione: 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.
Sfida Progettuale: 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.
Ricerca: 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.
Ispirazione: 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.
Durata del Progetto: 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.
Flusso Operativo: 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.
Brevetti: Copyrights belong to Infinity Design and Architecture, 2025
Membri del Team: Karla Seliman (Design Director), Osama Al-Hajjar (Principal Architect), Rohit Al Manzalji, Isa Ahmed Isa, Bisher Alatiah, Yazan Zaem, Ian Iglesias
Crediti Immagini: Image #1: Infinity Design and Architecture, Anantara Zanzibar Master Plan, 2025.