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eventeen years after opening, Singita Boulders Lodge
in the Sabi Sand Reserve has been thoughtfully
reconfigured and redecorated to reveal its essential
character and define its unique sense of place on the
boulder-strewn banks of the Sand River. The original
inspiration for the lodge came from the geometry of these
ancient, weathered boulders and the natural curve of the
river bed. This time around, architect Sally Tsiliyiannis of
GAPP Architects & Urban Designers and designers Cécile
& Boyd have taken further cues from nature, incorporating
the colours, textures and elements of the surrounding
landscape.
“The focus is on bringing together reflections of light,
texture, colour, shadows, relationships between inside
and outside and the spirit of the place to create form and
space," explains Tsiliyiannis. Boyd Ferguson of Cécile &
Boyd agrees that it was crucial to retain the essence of the
place in the redesign.
Guest areas have been opened up, lowered, and brought
closer to the river, allowing for full engagement with the
magnificent setting beneath the ebony and weeping boer
bean trees. Characterised by handcrafted design with the
integrity of authentic African provenance,