My latest project was a small private lodge purposely built for a mineral mining group.
The lodge is situated just outside the aptly named town of Hotazel, and is as far off the beaten path without crossing any borders, as one can imagine, complete with rolling tumble-weed and mini dust tornadoes.
Set on a bush-covered, featureless plain, Hotazel is home to Samancor’s Mamatwan open-quarry manganese ore mine and sinter plant, and underground manganese ore mine and railway terminus.
The décor and furnishings of KMR Lodge are Africa-inspired with an elegant contemporary edge, with beautiful jaw-dropping handmade twig chandeliers, stylishly coordinated upholstery and objet to compliment the aesthetic . The rooms are each equipped with air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms.The lodge also features a disabled unit.
7 Thatched chalets are spread out in V-formation on either side of the lodge club house, offering panoramic views of the Northern Cape landscape and vast bird population. Each unit is uniquely decorated and sophisticatedly accessorised.
The lodge club house facilitates a dining area, lounge, and pub. The outside lapa offers a beautiful evening boma, a welcome swimming pool and covered area to take the sting out of its onomatopoeic name.
Special thanks to Phambili Interiors for the opportunity to work on such a rewarding project; Eco Log Homes, Campos Transport, Highthorn and Craft steel, Blok Products, Amatuli, Sleepeezzi, Sorelle, Jungle furniture, Jungleboard, Pyramid Pictures, Mainstream Media, Paras rugs, Patio solutions, Bare essentials and Continental Linen.
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