Architect and Builder Jan/Feb 2023 | Page 40

are darker accents along with metallics , glass and marble . The extensive use of art throughout the hotel also serves to add another layer of tone and texture to the design concept . For example , a striking installation of jellyfish hangs from the ceiling in the double volume space of the lobby . Another striking feature of the lobby is the layered timber slatted screens that drop from the ceiling , echoing the curves of the waves upon the shore .
The hotel room designs are influenced by the colour and textures of the shoreline . The pops of colour echo the Durban area ’ s lush tropical vegetation and are emphasised by the choice of wallpapers and dark tiling in the bathrooms . The rooms have a luxurious feel , emphasised by the stunning ocean views . Curvaceous furniture pieces and rugs echo the organic nature of the shoreline theme .
LOBBY PLAN
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