African project:
Southern Sun Maputo
touches and elegant décor that give a sense of intimacy
to the hotel, despite its size. Mediterranean influences
from Mozambique’s rich history have been incorporated
into every aspect of the hotel in the new design,
including carpets, fabrics and furnishing detail.
“Areas that have been expanded include the lounge
and bar area which now features a wooden deck that
extends to the beach, as well as the restaurant. A special
residents’ lounge with key card entry has also been
created overlooking a several hundred year old fig tree
in the gardens that has been decorated with chandeliers
to offer an inspiring ambience,” says Weilers.
The restaurant, aptly named Evolve, is designed to
provide a completely different look and feel from
daytime to night-time. Offering an outstanding view
over the Bay of Maputo, clever lighting application
transforms the atmosphere o bF