1) Shela Fort is a large fort built in 2001 on a virgin beach in Lamu, Kenya, far from any other structures. It was commissioned by Antonio Ferro and designed to match the local Omani architectural style and use local materials like sand in its construction.
2) Lamu had historical ties to Oman, having received protection from Omani forces after a local battle in 1812. Omani influence can still be seen in Lamu's architecture today, including buildings like Shela Fort.
3) Shela Fort has thick defensive walls and four corner towers. Inside it has bedrooms around an open courtyard and a swimming pool. It provides a private oasis for visitors and is
The document discusses Italian architect Claudio Modola and his work designing luxury homes on the island of Lamu, off the coast of Kenya. Modola's unique designs blend Islamic, Asian, and European architectural styles. He sees Lamu as a place of destiny and has chosen it as the center of his operations. Modola discusses the challenges of building on remote islands in Africa but emphasizes the importance of accepting limitations gracefully. He also comments on Lamu's protected status and believes sustainable development will allow it to remain an exclusive luxury destination.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
1) Shela Fort is a large fort built in 2001 on a virgin beach in Lamu, Kenya, far from any other structures. It was commissioned by Antonio Ferro and designed to match the local Omani architectural style and use local materials like sand in its construction.
2) Lamu had historical ties to Oman, having received protection from Omani forces after a local battle in 1812. Omani influence can still be seen in Lamu's architecture today, including buildings like Shela Fort.
3) Shela Fort has thick defensive walls and four corner towers. Inside it has bedrooms around an open courtyard and a swimming pool. It provides a private oasis for visitors and is
The document discusses Italian architect Claudio Modola and his work designing luxury homes on the island of Lamu, off the coast of Kenya. Modola's unique designs blend Islamic, Asian, and European architectural styles. He sees Lamu as a place of destiny and has chosen it as the center of his operations. Modola discusses the challenges of building on remote islands in Africa but emphasizes the importance of accepting limitations gracefully. He also comments on Lamu's protected status and believes sustainable development will allow it to remain an exclusive luxury destination.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document provides examples of work delivered at different stages of an interior design process. In the introductory stage, the designer provides a company profile, questionnaire, and letter of introduction. In the contract stage, the designer produces a technical proposal outlining the scope of work, commercial proposal with fees, and design contract. At later stages, they provide concept designs, schematic designs for coordination with other consultants, and reflected ceiling plans. The goal is to illustrate how the interior design of a project is developed from initial concept through detailed design.
Claudio Modola Design is an award-winning international architectural and interior design firm that has completed high-end residential, hotel, and commercial projects across Africa, Europe, South America, and the Middle East, as highlighted by some of their award-winning projects like Bayt Jullanar in Dubai and ongoing projects like a residential complex in Oman.
The document provides examples of work delivered at different stages of an interior design process. In the introductory stage, the designer provides a company profile, questionnaire, and letter of introduction. In the contract stage, the designer produces a technical proposal outlining the scope of work, commercial proposal with fees, and design contract. At later stages, they provide concept designs, schematic designs for coordination with other consultants, and reflected ceiling plans. The goal is to illustrate how the interior design of a project is developed from initial concept through detailed design.
Claudio Modola Design is an award-winning international architectural and interior design firm that has completed high-end residential, hotel, and commercial projects across Africa, Europe, South America, and the Middle East, as highlighted by some of their award-winning projects like Bayt Jullanar in Dubai and ongoing projects like a residential complex in Oman.