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A Blend Of Beauty At Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas
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ocated on the southeastern coast of Mauritius on Le Chaland Beach, Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas is a tranquil hideaway offering secluded luxury. The interior design re ects the natural wonders of Mauritius, echoing the sparkling shades of the Indian Ocean, golden beaches, amber sunsets, green sugar cane elds and rare corals. Set around manicured tropical gardens, the new resort comprises 164 guest rooms and suites with eight additional pool villas set to launch in the second half of 2020. A 30-metre ozone-treated in nity pool sits at the heart of the resort, mirroring the iridescent sky and looking out onto the crashing waves beyond the shoreline. Four dining outlets include Sea.Fire.Salt featuring a unique indoor-outdoor design to capture the fresh ocean air and the poolside Karokan bar which has incorporated traditional sugarcane mill materials into the design and uses a sorn tree trunk as the bar top, to re ect the heritage of the local area. The architectural design was undertaken by Grounds Kent Architects, Australia, in
co l l a b o rat i o n w i t h t h e O ffi ce o f G l o b a l Architecture in Mauritius. Renewable energy sources have been incorporated into the design to aid sustainable and environmentally friendly operation management, whilst various green initiatives across the resort reduce waste and promote energy recycling. The measured decision to build the resort a hundred meters back from the beach was taken to lessen the environmental impact on this stunning rugged coastline. Bangkok based interior designers, Abacus Design Co. Ltd. referenced Mauritius' natural tropical colour scheme and landscape in native materials when creating the concept. As Director Samantha Lightbody, expanded “By mirroring the sea's movement of ripples, waves and corals, as well as restoring driftwood and recycling materials, we aimed to showcase nature and sustainability at the core of the resort, whilst blending seamlessly with the stunning beachfront environment.” Indigenous materials honour the warmth and detail of local Mauritian architecture. Distinctive antique basalt stone, used throughout the public spaces in a thoughtful manner, has been
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