A story of transformation.
Nyali Coastal Retreat
residentialNyali, Mombasa2023
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The Brief
A beachfront residence intended for weekends and long holidays. It needed to feel open, salt-aged, and entirely honest.
Area · 420 SQMType · residentialDuration · 16 weeks
Beach HouseCourtyardsOpen KitchenDeck
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The Concept
“Sustainable Design with a Modern Arabic soul. Cross-ventilation reimagined as architecture, with hand-thrown terracotta and reed ceilings.”
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Palette & Materials
Coastal Clay
Salt Linen
Indian Ocean Deep
Reed Shadow
Hand-thrown Terracotta
Unglazed coastal clay
KilifiFloors and planters
Reed Mat Ceiling
Woven palm reed panels
LamuAll covered decks and living
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The Spaces
Open living
Sustainable Design with a Modern Arabic soul. Cross-ventilation reimagined as architecture, with hand-thrown terracotta and reed ceilings.
05
The Details
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The Transformation
From empty to alive — in 16 weeks.
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The Result
420 SQMArea
16 weeksDuration
∞Reasons to Stay
“WAHA gave us a home that feels older than it is — in the best way possible.”
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