Coastal & Tropical Retreats: Zanzibar & Bali

Inside the new spa at Kizikula, looking out through the open A-frame structure. The design maximizes natural ventilation and provides a framed view of the tropical landscape, creating a tranquil and immersive experience.

Local craftsmen at work on the wooden floor of the Kizikula spa. The entire structure is handmade using local materials and techniques, providing a stunning view of the ocean through the thatched roof structure.

The interior structure of the Kizikula spa during construction. You can see the intricate timber framework that supports the makuti thatched roof, creating a beautiful, textured ceiling.

Looking up into the timber and thatch roof of the spa. The scaffolding shows the scale of the structure, which is designed to be both grand and intimate, with natural light filtering through the wooden beams.

A view from a staircase at the Kizikula project, looking out into the vibrant tropical garden. We used local red stone for the walls, which provides a warm, earthy contrast to the lush green foliage and the blue of the ocean beyond.

A traditional dhow sails past as seen from one of the unfinished rooms at Kizikula. Our design ensures that even from within the buildings, you feel a constant connection to the sea and the local culture.

This drone footage gives a sense of the stunning location of our Kizikula project in Zanzibar. The video pans from the building under construction out to the vast, turquoise expanse of the Indian Ocean, showing how the architecture is designed to embrace the view.

A poolside pavilion we designed in Bali, surrounded by lush jungle. The multi-layered roof provides shade and protection from the rain while remaining open to the breeze, creating a perfect indoor-outdoor living space.

The timber frame of a new structure in Bali, set against the backdrop of a volcano. The design works with the existing rice paddies and jungle, creating architecture that is sensitive to its powerful natural context.