Sustainable Resort.
Kizimkazi Dimbani, Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Work Experience at Case Design, Mumbai, India.

The project is an extension of the firm’s former project from 2016, that involves an addition of 10 guesthouses and a pool to an already existing 9 guesthouses, that is successfully running with a functioning restaurant and maintenance facilities. Built from the coral limestone of the island, the guest houses at kizikula are a collection of simple structures that foster a sense of community and form intimate spaces for social interaction, meditation, intimacy, relaxation, and pleasure. Set back from the shallow cliff to the west and the turquoise waters below, each building houses sleeping, changing and bathing spaces and is entered through a deep covered veranda. This interstitial space provides shade, comfort and privacy to the rooms within and also creates an informal outdoor living area surrounded by gardens.

Contribution.

Involved at the stage of design detailing, completely detailed - good for construction drawings were produced, by a team comprising of diverse professionals - a junior architect (myself), 2 interns, project lead and the principal architect. Furthermore, client presentations were made at each stage of development. Then, posted as a ‘site architect’, with involvement in explaining and overseeing complex construction details, implementation of sustainable systems like - evapotranspiration tanks, sewage digester to produce bio gas, and rain water harvesting. The role involves extensive coordination with various consultants, contributing to make the vision come true.