Luxury Residential Resort
Pwani Mchangani - Zanzibar North
Client: Khalfan Abdullah Khalfan
Architects: Pragma. Architects | Planners
Tanzania
Unguja Island
Map of Tanzania
Unguja Island
Site Location
Zanzibar Urban City
Unguja Island
Map of Unguja Island
Site Location
Site Location
Abeid Amani Karume
International Airport
Transportation diagram from Tanzania International Airport to site location
Unguja Island
Airport
Site Location
Mandhari Villa Hotel & Resort
Kiganja Retreat Zanzibar
Miramont Retreat Zanzibar
Site Location
Site Location
Site Location
Mchanga Beach Resort
Villa Dida Resort
AHG Waridi Beach Resort & Spa
Mosques
Primary vehicular circulation
Museums
Shopping
Banks
Medical centers
Functions surrounding the site
Touristic attractions
Resorts nearby the site
AED 421
AED 209
AED 242
Site Location
AED 118
AED 1,186
AED 1,281
AED 742
AED 397
AED 1,322
AED 3,405
AED 599
AED 296
AED 771
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AED 1,065
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Map of Zanzibar North Region
AED 2,395
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Price map of resorts surrounding site
Miramont Retreat Zanzibar
This casual hotel set close to the beach is 17 km from Mnemba Island,
and 48 km from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.
1. Distance from site:
- 850 meters
AED 421
2. Facilities:
AED 209
- Bunglows
- Upgraded rooms
- Outdoor pool
AED 320
- Restaurant
Site Location
-Bar
AED 118
3. Complimentary services:
AED 731
- Breakfast
AED 1,281
- Car Parking
AED 742
The Resort consists of villas that are made using cast in place concrete
AED 397
that is plastered and painted white. The roof structures of both the
villas and the public restaurant are made using vernacular construction
methods. in the restaurant, one can see the layering of wooden
strustural elements running in opposite directions. One can also see
AED 3,405
the layered thatch roof that becomes the exterior finish. One other
AED 599
main element of the resort is the walkway that extends to the ocean,
AED 296
creating an intimate passageway that connects the resort visually and
physically to the water view.
AED 187
AED 257
AED 330
AED 117
Analysis of nearby resorts
Images from the resort
Kiganja Retreat Zanzibar
This casual hotel set close to the beach is 17 km from Mnemba Island,
and 48 km from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.
1. Distance from site:
- 3650 meters
AED 421
2. Facilities:
AED 209
- Outdoor pool
- Air conditioned rooms
- Public restaurant
AED 320
- bar
Site Location
3. Complimentary services:
AED 118
- Breakfast
AED 731
- Wi-Fi
AED 1,281
- Free Cancellation
- Outdoor pool
AED 742
- Laundry service
- Airport shuttle
AED 397
According to many visitors reviews, the one thing that sets this resort
apart from the competition is the welcoming nature of the owners and
AED 3,405
the staff. Hospitality and attention to details in service is really import-
AED 599
ant and creates a connection and draws people to the resort. For
AED 296
example, the owners catered for a gluten-free and lactose free diet
upon request. Also, they let visitors use bikes and kayaks free of
AED 187
charge.
AED 257
AED 330
AED 117
Analysis of nearby resorts
Images from the resort
AHG Waridi Beach Resort & Spa
Surrounded by palm trees on the borders of Kichwele Forest Reserve,
this understated beachfront resort is 10 km from the Kiwengwa Caves.
1. Distance from site:
- 1750 meters
AED 421
2. Facilities:
AED 209
- Colorful rooms
- Wi-Fi
- TVs and Safes
AED 320
- Minifridges, tea and coffee makers
Site Location
- Shared gardens
- Bungalows with verandas
AED 118
- Fitness center
AED 731
AED 1,281
3. Complimentary services:
AED 742
- Wi-Fi
- Breakfast
AED 397
- Indoor and outdoor pools
- Laundry service
- Airport shuttle
- Fitness center
AED 3,405
AED 599
AED 296
AED 187
AED 257
AED 330
AED 117
Analysis of nearby resorts
Images from the resort
Site Plan
Plot limit
Main Building (1000 meters squared)
- Reception
- Seating space (lounge)
- Eating space
- Bathrooms
Wellness center (680 meters squared)
- Spa spaces
- Pedicure and Manicure rooms
- Relaxation spaces
- Sauna
- Pools
Townhouses (3180 meters squared)
Villa (100 meters squared)
- Living area
- Dining area
- Kitchenette
- 2 Bed rooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Small outdoor pool
Tennis court (165 meters squared)
Villa (200 meters squared)
- Living area
- Dining area
- Kitchenette
- 3 Bed rooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Small outdoor pool
Restaurant (380 meters squared)
Bar (175 meters squared)
Infiniti pool (1265 meters squared)
Total area = 38,016.75 squared meters
Built-Up Area = 11,558 squares meters
Percentage of Built Area = 30.4%
Previous Master plan
Diagram of Functional distribution
Infinity pool
The placement of the infiniti pool at the eastern edge of the site shows
total disregard to the concentration of spectacular palm trees. Such
proposal not only gets rid of what can potentially be the best view of
the resort, but also disregards the environmental implications in addition to the cost related to the opertaions of digging and removing of
the palm trees.
Instead of removing the plam trees to build man-made structures, one
should take into consideration such environemental elements in the site
and build around them causing minimal distribution to the environemt
and capturing as much diversive views as possible.
One could imagine how the layered view of the palm trees, the ocean
and the sky would create a picturesque vista that can be exploited to
provide the visitors with a memorable experience, not mentioning the
reduced cost of not removing the trees.
Site Location (Google Earth)
Infiniti pool damage
Site Plan
No construction zone
Plot limit
N
Plot area = 51,807 sqm
Footprint area = 3,041 sqm
Built-Up Area = 4,515 sqm
Percentage of Built Area = 8.71 %
Number of units/61 sqm = 55 unit
Massing proposal No. 01
N
Plot area = 51,807 sqm
Footprint area = 3,139 sqm
Built-Up Area = 4,716 sqm
Percentage of Built Area = 9.1 %
Number of units/61 sqm = 57 unit
Massing proposal No. 02
N
Plot area = 51,807 sqm
Footprint area = 2,223 sqm
Built-Up Area = 4,446 sqm
Percentage of Built Area = 8.58 %
Number of units/110 sqm = 31 unit
Massing proposal No. 03
N
Plot area = 51,807 sqm
Footprint area = 1,296 sqm
Built-Up Area = 2,592 sqm
Percentage of Built Area = 2.50 %
Number of units/110 sqm = 21 unit
Massing proposal No. 04
N
Plot area = 51,807 sqm
Footprint area = 1,806 sqm
Built-Up Area = 3,612 sqm
Percentage of Built Area = 6.97 %
Number of units/61 sqm = 44 unit
Massing proposal No. 05
N
Plot area = 51,807 sqm
Footprint area = 3,040 sqm
Built-Up Area = 3,040 sqm
Percentage of Built Area = 5.86 %
Number of units/55 sqm = 10 unit
Number of units/225 sqm = 11 unit
Massing proposal No. 06