SHARE | The Magazine of Eco Resort Network | Issue 02

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TENTHOUSE STRUCTURES

Brendan O’Molony Noka

TREADING LIGHTLY TO INSPIRE AND IMPACT TENTHOUSE STRUCTURES IS ONCE AGAIN THE GOLD SPONSOR FOR ECO RESORT NETWORK 2024. WE SPEAK TO FOUNDER AND CEO BRENDAN O’MOLONY ABOUT HIS CURRENT PROJECTS, COLLABORATIONS AND HOW AFRICA CONTINUES TO INSPIRE THE COMPANY’S COMMITMENT TO A LIGHTWEIGHT FUTURE FOR HOSPITALITY.

WHAT PROJECTS HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED IN SINCE WE SAW YOU LAST IN MONTENEGRO? It has been a busy and thrilling year for us. Some of the projects we are working on currently include two turnkey projects with Envi Lodges in Oman, a beachcomber camp overlooking the sea of Cortez in Baja in Mexico, two turnkey camps in the Kalahari Khamab Reserve South Africa, a turnkey ultra luxury lodge for Anantara/ Minor group on the Kafue riverbank in Zambia and the stylish refurb of Wilderness Safaris Desert Rhino camp in Namibia. WOULD YOU LIKE TO HIGHLIGHT ANY PARTICULAR RESORTS YOU ARE WORKING WITH WHICH ARE DOING SOMETHING INTERESTING AND DIFFERENT? All our resort projects are unique in their own way. Two highlights are: The Envi Lodges in Oman - one on the 2000m Al Akhdar plateau and the other on the glamorous shores of Al Sifah; each with distinct and challenging technical environments. which of course we relish! These 40 key camps will offer refuge from the desert environment, cradled by mountains and wadis whilst providing for very carefully planned user experiences.

Another project being the remarkable new Kafue Anantara lodge (set to open end 2024) set along a dense African riverine forest band. With its ten sumptuous villas and two treehouses elevated upon 10-20ft elevated platforms and walkways, the generous sweeping rooflines with daylighting features distinguish the design as a piece of iconic new tent architecture. AS THE MAIN SPONSOR OF THE MONTENEGRO ECO RESORT NETWORK – WHAT WERE YOUR TAKEHOMES FOLLOWING THE EVENT IN MAY? We were truly inspired by the dedication and passion of all the delegates who attended the conference. The commitment to sustainable tourism and environmentally responsible practices is nothing short of admirable and it was a pleasure to be surrounded by so many like-minded individuals who share our values. In addition, the possibilities to collaborate, to grow our markets and diversify into other applications are abundant. The event served to further support our vision that THS’s path towards a lightweight future in outdoor hospitality is well grounded.


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