introduction Bazaruto is a barrier island in the Bazaruto Archipelago of southern Mozambique. The largest island of the archipelago, Bazaruto sits near the eastern rim of the African continental shelf, sheltering the mainland coast on the other side of Bazaruto Bay; it harbors a variety of wildlife, including blue monkeys, harnessed bushbuck, and red forest duiker. The waters around the island are a vital refuge for dugongs and sea turtles. requirements the initial project goal was to repair and upgrade the existing infrastructure; the client later requested an expansion of the resort to include additional 14 rooms.

…expand the resort to the south, along the water line facing the sunset.

solution our proposal was to expand the resort to the south, along the water line facing the sunset. outcome the new rooms were inspired by the existing accommodations, but with an increase in the size of the room and different finishes; four new family-room accommodations were also designed and built; the main building was rebuilt from scratch with a new roof solution and new staff sleeping and dining facilities. materials the main materials were kept the same from the existing buildings, including the traditional “mujaca” roof (coconut tree leaves) in a pine structure, gypsum ceilings and concrete floor steel floated to a smooth finish; a natural gas distribution system was installed to be used in the room geysers. collaboration clape consutoria e serviços

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