{gallery}MuyuniBeach-Zanzibar{/gallery} The architectural concept is based on the evolution of various architectural styles that emerged from the migration of Arabs from Southern Arabia, especially Oman and Hadramaut, toward the Swahili coast and the Zanzibar archipelago. As the influence of Oman increased on the island, the gradual introduction of Arab vernacular architecture began to change […]
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{gallery}Hayut-Oman{/gallery} Positioned as an international luxury resort, Hayut Beach is tucked away on a secluded stretch of the most pristine, white beach – considered the finest of Musandam’s already magnificent coastline. The design concept has been inspired by Oman’s rich and ancient maritime history and resembles a small, traditional sea port. The resort […]
{gallery}Ghabina{/gallery} Situated within one of Musandam’s celebrated fjords, the Ghabina Beach Resort is an exclusive retreat which encompasses a series of coves, secluded beaches and impressive mountain cliff tops. The striking diversity of the landscape has encouraged a distinctive architectural response which is environmental – taking careful account and advantage of the […]
{gallery}Oubaai-George{/gallery} The Hyatt Regency Oubaai, in George, South Africa, becomes part of the picturesque Oubaai Golf and Lifestyle Center, a 316-acre upscale residential and golf development on the Garden Route. Northpoint were commissioned to do the concept design for this up-market Boutique Hotel and Spa. The Hotel was designed in a contemporary style to […]
{gallery}Dullstroom-PoloEstate{/gallery} Our aim together with the Client has been to create a truly authentic South African Polo Estate and trout fishing village, generated out of the rich architectural heritage of the area and location and capturing the character of the picturesque towns nearby. The acknowledgement of the natural characteristics of the site was […]
{gallery}Mangapwani{/gallery} The architectural concept is based on the medieval architectural form of Stone Town which is largely Omani Arab but influence by the blending of African, Indian and several European cultures. Sailing around the point of the peninsula the stately, crenellated architectural forms of a “Stone Town” come into view along the sea front. […]
{gallery}PortLaunay{/gallery} Port Launay is located on the Mahe Island being part of the Seychelles archipelago and with the natural pristine beaches is the ideal location for a tropical island vacation resort. By fragmenting the buildings creates an island village atmosphere and the use of natural materials the resort nestles and blends into the natural […]
{gallery}FregateIsland-Seychelles{/gallery} Northpoint was appointed to create a world class boutique hotel on the exquisitely beautiful Fregate Island, which is part of the Seychelles group of Islands. Fregate Island is close to La Digue and Praslin. The resort consist of a 6 star hotel village designed in an appropriate “island style” as well […]