This hotel complex on the island of Santiago, Cape Verde, was built built between 2005 and 2009. The design is based on the the traditional building style of the Portuguese colonial period, known as “Sobrado”. With its urban villa character, it is reminiscent of the architecture of the former capital of Brazil, Salvador, and blends harmoniously into the cultural and historical surroundings. I developed the design for this project in close collaboration with my father.

There is an album with photos and/or illustrations for this project in the gallery: View photos/illustrations

Challenges

The direct location on the coast presented a striking topographical challenge: a height difference of up to 18 meters within the site. In order to optimally integrate the steep gradient, precise planning was required to ensure both the stability and the aesthetics of the hotel complex.

The building is located on Santiago, Cape Verde: