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ARCHITECTURE INTERIORS ART FASHION LIFE
PREMIER ISSUE!!! AUG-NOV 2012
ANI VILLASMODERN
OUTDOOR LIVING AT
da’VidaInspired By The FAR EAST
“Pinnacle” “Imperial”
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...35 Years agoToday...
“Pinnacle” Pool Deck view
Natural Textures
Furnishings & Art
Outdoor Living
1978 “Anguilla in facts & fi gures” brochure cover. The view from the scenic road “Backstreet” on South Hill remains Anguilla’s most photographed and represen-tative image. An ideal Anguilla view.
Growing up in England, the cover of the 1978 “An-guilla in facts & fi gures” brochure was the only image of Anguilla that we knew. A fantastic photograph of the view from “Backstreet” in South Hill capturing the rich colors of the ocean and bay, the activity of the Road Bay Port and Sandy Ground Village, as well as the contrasting color of the salt pond. It remains Anguilla’s most photographed and representative image.
28 years later we returned to Anguilla to look at property we had inherited from a relative. We were pleasantly surprised to fi nd that the site enjoyed the same vantage point that the photographer must have stood all those years ago. An impossibly beautiful & historic location, centrally located, with fi ne dining and fabulous beaches within a few minutes’ drive, an ideal spot for a villa development.
We very quickly conceived of the Topaz Villas. “To-paz”, chosen to capture the bluer than blue of the ocean. A single site with unifi ed perimeter wall, stand-by generator and waste treatment platform with ample space to host 2 resort homes.
Inspired by the luxurious spa villas of Thailand, “Pin-nacle” is a 3 bedroom 3.5 bath property that features an exclusive upper level spa/sun deck and spacious enter-tainment lounge that opens onto an infi nity edge pool deck. The master bedroom suite includes a whirlpool tub and outdoor shower.
The recently completed “Imperial”, a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath villa, features a large courtyard with a heated pool. The pool deck rolls seamlessly into the indoor great room, off ering ample gathering space for entertaining.
Both properties have been carefully crafted to retain maximum privacy while maximizing the views.
We think you will agree that we have accomplished a development worthy of this prime location. These spec-tacular properties are available for your next short or long term stay or for you to own.
Please visit our website and contact us for booking details.
Tiles are Italian porcelain ver-sions of bamboo, sea rocks, sandy beaches etc. Green-heart hardwood is used for roof & railings. These create a sense of comfort described by our guests as “Zen”.
Each villa is tastefully ap-pointed with authentic Thai & Indonesian furnishings and art in a decidedly modern style. 8ft tall solid Mahogany doors complete the luxurious interiors.
Each villa features seamless indoor/outdoor transitions. “Pinnacle” has an open pool deck by the infi nity pool and an upper level spa deck with spectacular 360 views. “Imperial” has a huge, fully enclosed inner courtyard in authentic South East Asian style.
Phone: 863-968-6729Email: [email protected]
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50 Becoming Áni-MatedThe ultra-modern Áni Villas enjoys the outdoors from its cliff-top location.
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5 Editor’s NoteWhat is design?
6 Feeling DesignJanay Reymond relies on her emotions to create colourful, unique designs.
10 Set In ConcreteCreative countertop designs using one of the most versatile building materials are showcased.
14 Youthful ExuberanceShanicia Richardson refines her passion for landscapes at the Ani Art Academy.
18 Infinitely FantasticSome of the island’s most inviting infinity pools explored.
24 Knocking On Woodda’Vida Restaurant treats all the senses with its Asian-Caribbean fusion.
30 Creating EpiphaniesLee Skolnick can’t help being philosophical about architecture.
36 Zemi ConsciousUnder-construction boutique hotel on Shoal Bay East with a modern take on Caribbean design.
42 Highball Not RequiredRelaxed beachfront living is explored in the all-white Tequila Sunrise Villa.
58 Design CompassLocate every project featured.
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We’re thankful to be able to
introduce our very first issue! Our
mission is to feature the best that
Anguilla has to offer in architecture,
interior design, landscapes, art, and
design, in general. We believe that
Anguilla deserves to have a publication
that showcases creativity on the island.
What is design?
Design is extremely pervasive. It
is involved in every facet of our daily
lives. It’s in the buildings we inhabit,
cars we drive, gadgets we use, clothing
we wear, music we listen and, most
prevalently, in nature.
First and foremost, design aims
to solve problems. There are often
many different solutions any of life’s
numerous problems, but only a few do
so in a manner that is simultaneously
effective, as well as pleasing to our
senses.
So it could be said that design
involves the ‘solving of problems in a
creative, elegant and efficient manner’.
There are numerous examples
of good design and creativity within
Anguilla. Working on this magazine has
allowed us to discover a few of them.
We hope you enjoy reading as much
as we enjoyed exploring Anguilla to
bring design to you.
EditorOrrett H. Wynter
welcome!
‘Design is the...SOLVING of PROBLEMS in a CREATIVE, ELEGANT and EFFICIENT manner’
PROFILE
- Janay Reymond
“I use a lot of prints, I use a lot of ‘out there’ COLOURS...it could be the simplest outfit, the PRINTS and the colours make the DIFFERENCE.”
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How did you get into fashion?
My grandmother had one of the first
clothing stores on the island, which
was destroyed by hurricane in 1995.
I grew up in her store, so I’ve always
been around clothing and design.
What was your very first design?
The first thing I ever designed was an
outfit for my cat. That cat eventually
ran away. The first thing I made
for myself was a jeans skirt for my
clothing and textile class in high
school. My paternal grandmother
taught me how to crochet and
different types of fabric designs. Some
of them I don’t remember now.
What is the essence of Feelo’je? I wanted to create something that
reflected my style, which is a bit
eccentric. I use a lot of prints, I use a
lot of ‘out there’ colours. It could be
the simplest outfit, but I always think
that the prints and the colours make
the difference.
What is the Feelo’je brand? We have a design company as well
as a modeling company. We also do
consultancy for pageant contestants.
What inspires your designs?
It depends on my mood, it depends
on the year. My mind is like a
playground and I design based on
how I feel. I used to watch a lot of
Animal Planet, so I ended up using a
lot of animal prints. This year has been
about using a ton of bright colours.
I’m an emotional designer. I do things
because I want to, not because they
are in style at that particular moment.
feelingdesignINTERVIEW: Orrett H. Wynter PHOTOS: Keiroy Browne and Larry Stott
FASHION DESIGNER USES EMOTION TO CREATE COLOURFUL, UNIQUE PIECES.
The creative force behind the Feelo’je brand is very clear about
what she wants to create - a sense of uniqueness. Her background
is steeped in fashion: her mother and aunt were professional
models; her uncle a designer and makeup artist and her grandmother a
seamstress.
Her swimwear designs have taken top honours in pageants around the
Caribbean and have graced runways in numerous fashion shows, most
recently her fashion line’s eponymous “Feelo’je Ferocious” in July 2012.
From her admiration of Caribbean designers to her love of wrestling,
Janay Reymond shares her story thus far.
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Are there any other designers that you admire?
I admire Caribbean designers. Roger Garry and Kaisha
Peters. Kaisha is my mentor. I love how she takes old-
fashioned styles and make them into something young and
fresh. She has a vast knowledge of the industry and has
helped me a lot to figure out what to do.
Roger Garry has been in the business for over 20 years. He
actually came for my show this year and I got the chance to
pick his brain and he helped me in so many ways. Things I
would have never thought about, he helped me with.
Many designers might use famous names like D’ior, for
example, as their inspiration, but it takes a lot to come from
the Caribbean and be known for fashion. I think Roger’s
designs are amazing but, being from Guyana, he’s probably
not as well-known as he should be.
Many of your designs are one-piece swimsuits. Why?
Technically, they’re not one-pieces, they’re monokinis.
There’s not much you can do with a two-piece swimsuit.
I’ve done a few but I find them to be very boring.
What do you do when you’re not designing?
I love wrestling. I can’t wait for next week; they’re having
the 1000th episode of (Monday Night) Raw and a lot of the
older stars will be on it. Bret Hart, The Undertaker and The
Rock will be there.
Where can people get your designs?
From Facebook, mainly. Most people have my phone
number, this is Anguilla after all. I’m currently working
on mass production to be in stores but, at this present
moment, most of my designs are custom pieces, so if you
buy a swimsuit from me you’ll be the only one with it.
Women don’t want to be out and see someone else with
the same dress on. Maybe in a larger country, but not in a
small community where everyone goes to the same places.
What’s next for Feelo’Je?
Mass production, then my own store. I have contacts
in Antigua that handle production because quality is
important.
My immediate goal is Caribbean fashion week next year,
then eventually fashion week in Miami or New York.
- Janay Reymond
“most of my designs are CUSTOM PIECES, so if you buy a swimsuit from me you’ll be the ONLY ONE with it.”
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We’re all familiar with concrete.
Quite possibly the very roof
over your head right now
is made of concrete. Anguillians
build with concrete because it is
tough, plain and simple. It’s used for
walls, roofs, driveways, columns &
beams; but it might not be the first
material considered for other uses.
Its usefulness, however, extends well
beyond these undoubtedly necessary,
but ultimately mundane, applications.
With its ability to take on custom
shapes, be coloured by adding
pigments, as well as given visual
texture by embedding various
materials such as glass or even
sea-shells, concrete has become a
viable alternative to the traditional
countertop surfaces such as marble,
granite or engineered stone.
It is this versatility that attracts
the majority of clients that Clyce
McCarthy, a concrete and stone
installer, has worked with. “Most
persons simply have a preference
for using concrete, because of the
customizability. Various shapes and
finishes can be achieved” he said.
It’s also a very accessible material
to use, not least because the raw
materials are easily accessible, and
relatively cheap. McCarthy is quick
to point out that installing quality
concrete, however, is still fairly
expensive. “It is a labour-intensive
process. Finished concrete counters,
can cost just as much, or sometimes
even more than granite or marble,
because of the labour costs,” he said.
We explore some creative concrete
installations in the next pages.
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A ubiquitous building material, concrete has been the predominant choice for floors, ceilings and everything in between. The combination of innovative designs, colours and finishes are creating attractive kitchen and bathroom countertops that have seen its popularity increase in recent times.
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1 32 4Seven diff erent colours,
aluminium inlays as well as
tempered glass come together
to create this award-winning
kitchen project.
Similar to how food colouring is
added to cake icing, the colours
used in the concrete were added
in a powdered form to the entire
batch.
The orange and white highlights
contrast with the grey of the
rest of the countertop to give an
organic-looking fi nish that could
easily have been some form of
exotic stone.
Concrete Jungle Design,
Singapore/Colorado
(719) 499 1396/+65 9729 4607
www.concretejungledesign.com
By far one of the most
interesting, and useful, features
possible when using concrete
countertops is the ability to
create integral sinks.
This vanity has an integral
sink that was custom molded
to resemble topographical
contours. The contours were
fi rst carved out of wood - a
tedious three-week process. The
wooden mould was then used to
create a plaster mould. This, in
turn, was used to create a rubber
mold for shaping the concrete.
An integral pigment called
Platinum was used to achieve the
light-grey fi nish
Reaching Quiet, Charlotte, NC
(704) 377 6304/995 3415
www.reachingquiet.com
If there is suffi cient support for a
slab’s weight, the thicknesses of
concrete countertops are left up
to the designer’s imagination...or
the project owner’s wallet.
This particular installation has
a 4-inch thick concrete slab
cantivered over 20 inches to
provide a larger counter surface
that doubles as an eating area.
It is supported below by cast
concrete panels, eliminating
the need to install reinforced
cabinets.
Countertops made of stone may
break off in such applications,
and either need to be reinforced
(nullifying the eff ect), or the
length of cantilever reduced.
Clyce McCarthy, Anguilla
(264) 584 4304
This custom concrete pedestal
sink was created using a
combination of fabric formwork
and Cheng Geocrete™. Perfect
for persons that want to
pour their own countertops,
Geocrete™ is a lightweight,
bagged concrete mix that
results in a glossy surface fi nish
without the need for mechanical
polishing or buffi ng.
Using fabric formwork allows for
a sculptural quality and fl exibility
in the shape of the fi nished
product.
Architectural Concrete Interiors,
Phoenix, AZ
(602) 486 9376
www.codydesigns.com
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5 6This countertop, inlaid
with custom glass pieces,
demonstrates a design eff ect
called Illumi-Crete™.
The Illumi-Crete™ fi ber optic
lighting gives the eff ect of
tiny stars strewn throughout
the surface. This can also be
controlled: made to twinkle, or
change colours.
In normal lighting conditions, the
inlays look like white glass pieces.
Under a black light, however, the
pieces glow, revealing words,
phrases and pictures.
Cutting Edge Decorative Concrete,
Richfi eld, OH
(330) 659 6686/958 0179
www.cuttingedgedecorativeconcrete.com
In this countertop, sprayed glass
fi ber reinforced concrete (GFRC)
was preferred to conventional
pouring in order to control the
application of the colours.
The intricate patterns were
achieved using an innovative
technique that masks diff erent
parts of the design to delineate
the application of the coloured
concrete.
Colourful glass inlays off er
additional visual texture. The
fi nish required prevented any
grinding afterwards, so these
pieces had to be individually
placed by hand.
J&M Lifestyles, Randolph, NJ
(973) 668 5057
www.jmlifestyles.com
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ARTSTUDIO
Youthful
ExuberanceTEXT: Deborah G. Wynter PHOTOS: Orrett H. Wynter
ANGUILLIAN ARTIST WITH A PASSION FOR LANDSCAPES.A student at the newly-formed Ani Art Academy, Shanicia Richardson’s work captures her love for Anguilla’s beautiful scenery, culture and history. Her work has graced the walls of exihibits, and her persistence and passion for her art should be an inspiration for any aspiring artist.
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Anguilla-born Shanicia Richardson
developed her passion to
pursue art at a young age.
Her involvement started with shell
collecting and craft making.
“In my last days of high school, I
would do sketches and designs on
T-shirts for the ending of the school
year,” she recalls. It was later on that
she discovered her true talent while
being trained by local artist, Mrs.
Louise Brooks, and decided to make a
career out of it.
With the support of her family and
friends, Shanicia went on to improve
her skills under the tutelage of Mr.
Jose Juan Morena Frances where
her work improved significantly. Her
pieces focus on Anguilla’s landscapes,
oceans, wildlife, and traditional
homes – the familiar uniqueness
that is Anguilla. Shanicia explains her
inspiration as “Anguilla’s beautiful
scenery, the culture and history.”
She intends that persons will get a
feeling of immersion when they look
at her work.
“I hope to draw persons in when
they look at my paintings,” she says. “I
want them to imagine themselves in
scenes and fall in love with them.”
The opening of the Ani Art
Academy in February 2012 has offered
her the opportunity to explore new
techniques, different media and to
learn how to further express herself
through her work.
“Studying at the Art Academy is
such a great opportunity. The program
teaches us to be dedicated students
while developing and learning new
skills and techniques to create unique
pieces of art. The program has been
enhancing my talent and making me a
more confident artist,” She said.
As a traditional artist working
within what is considered to be a
contemporary genre, Shanicia hopes
that her lessons at the Academy will
give her the confidence, not stray too
far from her love of landscapes, but to
improve their expression and use them
as backdrops for something new and
exciting.
An excellent example of Shanicia’s
work would be her recently completed
piece entitled ‘Ocean Blues’.
“This is my favourite painting,” she
points out. “I love how I captured the
shades of blue in this piece. There’s
no way the beach can be wrong, the
ocean can be many shades of blue and
it would still be right.”
As an emerging artist, her work has
matured and has already been featured
in a number of exhibitions.
Shanicia is definitely a young artist
to watch out for.
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It’s summer…technically. Around these parts, the word
“summer” is less weather-related, and more to do
with Carnival. This is Anguilla, after all. Year-round
temperatures typically stay above 70⁰F, so we really
have “summer” all year long. One fact that isn’t up for
debate is that it is hot. With the kids on summer break,
and electricity bills as high as the thermometer reading,
lounging by the pool seems like a pretty good idea.
Infi nity-edge (also called negative-, vanishing-, or zero-
edge) pools have one or more sides just below the water
level, giving visual impression that the water extends into the
horizon. It is this blurring of the lines that attracts people to
infi nity pools. Where the edge seems to merge with an ocean,
or the sky, the eff ect is even more impressive. Many Anguillian
properties lay claim to some of the most breath-taking views
of anywhere in the world. There are few better places where
infi nity pools are better suited.
Sure, they are expensive, and are not the easiest to
build properly – the infi nity edge needs to be fairly precise
to maintain a perfect vanishing look. Moreover, since they
are almost always built on hillsides or beachfronts, where
the eff ect is most dramatic, the engineering demands are
substantial. Nevertheless, they are popular, so much so that
Merriam-Webster, the publishing house, chose to add the
term to their dictionary in 2008. If a surreal visual experience
is craved, then an infi nity pool certainly has to be an option.
For many property owners, the benefi ts completely dwarf the
obstacles.
We explore a few of our local favourites in the ensuing
pages.
TEXT: Orrett H. Wynter PHOTOS: Equity Estates, Viceroy Anguilla and Orrett H. Wynter
EXPLORING SOME OF ANGUILLA’S INVITING AQUATIC ESCAPES.Off ering an enchanting visual experience for swimmers and onlookers alike, infi nity pools remove the visual barrier between pool, sky and ocean. Done just right, the water seems to fall off into the horizon and the ocean becomes part of a private oasis.
OUTERSPACE
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Conceived as Tuscany-meets-
Anguilla, Ambrosia Villa sits on the far
eastern end of Shoal Bay East. Its infinity
pool dominates the outdoor space and
has a completely unhindered view of
the eastern end of the world-famous
Shoal Bay beach and the setting sun to
the West.
Typically reserved for the palm-tree
bespeckled Caribbean all-inclusive, the
pool has a full swim-up bar - complete
with refrigerator, sink as well as seating
below the water level.
The coping around the pool, as well
as the low walls surrounding the deck
are of native Anguilla stone installed
by stonemason Keith Richardson.
The feel of a Tuscan countryside villa
is completed by the rustic, tumbled
marble tiles that cover the deck.
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Paul and Elise Alegria’s Castle is
missing one thing - a moat. They were
quick to remedy that aquatic faux-pas
by creating an infinity pool fit for a
king (and queen). Occupying one of
Anguilla’s highest points, there are few
better locations that demonstrate the
allure of infinity-edged pools.
A shaded veranda offers shelter from
the sweltering Anguilla sun and includes
a complete outdoor kitchen with
barbecue grill as well as multiple areas
for dining.
The crowning jewel, however, is the
view. From beach-goers sharing Crocus
Bay with sea turtles and mega yachts
below, to the fantastic sunsets in the
west, the pool offers a truly great visual
experience.
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A public thoroughfare between
themselves and the object of their
desire – the view to Road Bay, wasn’t
enough to deter the Louden family
from creating an infinity pool with a
view. They simply built it on the upper
floor of their villa.
This proved to be an inspired
decision as the deck now disregards
the very existence of traffic and
concentrates on the view out towards
North Hill and Sandy Ground village
below.
The pool deck offers a great
vantage point to witness the close
finishes to many of the local boat races.
Notwithstanding the lack of sprawling
floor space, there is still ample room for
outdoor dining as well as just lounging
poolside.
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The modernistic Viceroy Anguilla
resort is home to a number of pools,
both public, and private. By far, the
most popular is the aptly-named Sunset
Pool. From its vantage point on a bluff
overlooking both Barnes & Meads Bays,
there are few better places to view an
Anguillian sunset.
The pool adjoins the Sunset Lounge,
the resort’s cocktail and light dining
lounge that is popular with visitors and
locals alike. The lounge and pool areas
conform to the contemporary design
expression that defines the entire resort.
Marbled walls and floors, carefully
considered décor elements along with
slide rule-neat landscaping provides a
refreshing context for enjoying happy-
hour while watching the setting sun.
Sunset Pool - Viceroy Hotel
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Designed to accompany the
outdoor living “room”, the pool at Rum
Punch villa encourages an open-air
lifestyle. Overlooking the secluded
beach at Dropsey Bay, the deck has
views of St. Martin to the south and the
sunsets in the west.
The outdoor living space offers
generous lounging opportunities. The
design, which relies on simple forms
and clean lines, is paired with modern
wicker furniture, accentuated with
many vibrantly coloured cushions.
These colours stand in pleasant contrast
to the neutral tones used in the walls
and tiles on the floor.
The square-shaped, jetted spa which
spills into the larger, main pool provides
an aural accompaniment to the rest of
the experience.
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The phrase “dining experience” is
one that has taken a permanent
place in modern lexicon. Eating
out is not about the food…well,
it’s not just about the food. The
atmosphere is as important and can
ruin what was otherwise a well-
prepared meal.
Vida Lloyd-Richardson was mindful
of this from the beginning when she
and her brother and business partner,
David Lloyd decided to rebuild a
restaurant on the site of the old Roy’s
Place (now Roy’s Bayside Grill). The
duo, joined by Vida’s husband, and the
design force behind the restaurant,
Clyde Richardson, eventually set their
sights to Asia.
“The idea was to build something
that would fit in with the natural
settings. We decided on an Asian-
Caribbean fusion in terms of design, as
well as the food,” she said. The trio set
off on two trips to the Far East, firstly
to the Philippines, then ultimately to
TEXT: Orrett H. Wynter PHOTOS: Orrett H. Wynter and Susan Croft
ASIAN-CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT AIMS TO TREAT ALL THE SENSES.Already popular for its delicious menu, da’Vida Restaurant on Crocus Bay blends natural materials with exquisite detailing to create a just-like-home dining experience.
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the tapas BaR on the loweR leVel is the da’Vida aesthetic in micRocosm. the space encompasses wooden elements, liteRally, fRom flooR to ceiling. the BaR, made of guyanese gReenheaRt haRdwood, was designed, and Built By Vida’s husBand, clyde.
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this page top: This wooden bench on The upper level of The resTauranT reTains The asian-inspired moTif seen in The railings. cushions embroidered wiTh The da’vida moniker add a splash of colour.
this page bottom: also inspired by asian culTure, These wind chimes offer an acousTic recepTion aT The formal enTrance To The resTauranT.
opposite page top: Tempered glass windows offer a voyeurisTic TreaT for diners wiTh an opporTuniTy To see inTo The soul of The resTauranT - The kiTchen.
opposite page bottom: The comforTably-furnished lounge on The upper level reaffirms The commiTmenT To creaTing a feeling of home.
particularly wood, was a central part
of the aesthetic. “Asian architecture
uses lots of wood, and it makes you
feel very comfortable.” Vida explained.
Greenheart, from Guyana, was chosen
as the primary building material due
to its extreme toughness. In fact, the
restaurant is almost entirely made of
wood: dark hardwood floors, dark
wood chairs and tables. The countertop
at the bar area, designed by Clyde, is of
polished, stained Greenheart.
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sourced. The resulting design belies
the beachfront location by creating a
sophisticated, uptown feel.
An Asian-inspired design meant
that the use of natural materials,
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Asian culture was also the
inspiration behind da’Vida’s logo which
incorporates a mandala. In Hinduism
and Buddhism, mandalas are a sacred
symbol used for self-expression,
spiritual transformation, and personal
growth. “Our spiritual understanding of
it is interwoven energies,” Vida explains.
The name da’Vida was chosen to
honour their parents who, incidentally,
are also named David and Vida. It had
been their vision to build a restaurant
on the property 20 years prior.
Lest we forget, there is food! This is
a restaurant after all. da’Vida’s menu is
fairly extensive. The Asian-Caribbean
concept is integral to the menu with
choices such as Thai Beef Salad and
Pan Seared Snapper.
Vida explains that they wanted to
reinvent the beach shack. “We wanted
to create a natural, homey feel, but one
that was still international. I think we’re
getting there.”
top: ofTen forgoTTen in resTauranT design, The aTTenTion To deTail is exTended To The resTrooms wiTh wooden vaniTies ouTfiTTed wiTh vessel sinks and sTainless sTeel fixTures.
above: sea-grass wallpaper inTerfaces wiTh wooden elemenTs To mainTain The naTural feel in This hallway.
right: greenhearT-clad enTry porTico wiTh iTs sTeep-piTched roof is reminiscenT of an asian pavillion.
bottom: The carefully designed spaces makes iT much easier To appreciaTe The delecTable asian/caribbean menu.
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When he’s not busy lecturing, writing or working on another design masterpiece, acclaimed architect Lee
H. Skolnick might find himself travelling...often to his vacation home on Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla. Widely
published, his portfolio is made up of works from children’s museums to luxury vacation villas. Ani Villas,
Kamique, and his own Songbird Villa are among the projects he’s worked on in Anguilla.
Currently designing the new Cuisinart Golf Resort hotel, we met up with the award-winning architect on a recent
visit to Anguilla and he opens up about his love of the island, his design philosophy and who he’d invite to dinner.
creatingepiphaniesINTERVIEW: Orrett H. Wynter
LEE SKOLNICK WAXES PHILOSOPHIC ABOUT HIS PROFESSION.
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You’ve done a number of projects in the Caribbean and Anguilla, in particular. How did you get here?
I came here to play at MoonSplash in 1991. A friend invited
me, he was a friend of Bankie (Banx) and he said to me “I’m
going to play at a music festival in the Caribbean”. He was
a guy who was a client of mine, but also someone I played
music with. He said “You wanna come down and play at the
music festival?” and I said “Yeah!”
MoonSplash was held on Sandy Island at the time, there was
no Dune Preserve and we had this crazy, great time and I
fell in love with the island. For many years I came back and
stayed at the old Rendezvous Bay Hotel. Then my wife and I
had kids and we brought them with us as well.
What does Architecture mean to you?
I think architecture is a form of communication. What
an architect does is communicate to people about their
own lives, what’s important to them and what’s unique
about places. I call it design-as-interpretation. It’s up to the
designer to try and unearth the narrative and use it as an
inspiration for making decisions. If you look back at history,
architecture is how we understand cultures, how they lived
and what they believed in. That’s our responsibility - to
embody how different people live and how they respond
to their environments. It’s not just about making a place,
that’s not hard, I think we have a higher calling...and it is
to be responsible communicators of our culture. My job
is to interpret hopes, desires and interests into a place for
you to live. It will be beautiful if it is truthful. It’s not going
to be beautiful if you like asymmetry, or pink, or you like
this version or that. It is about finding a truth, and then
interpreting it through the architecture.
What do people misunderstand about what you do?
I think the perception is that it is primarily a technical
profession, but the technical aspects are just a means to an
end. People might ask, ‘How much is it going to cost me to
get a set of plans?’ If they’re asking me that question then
we aren’t the right match. If you’re not interested in taking
our kind of journey, then there are lots of other persons
out there that can do what you’re asking. I’ve made choices
about how to live my life, and it’s about helping you to
create something that will have value. It doesn’t have to cost
you more money; its not about money.
What do you think the post-recession future holds for architects and architecture?
I think, first of all, our clients will be much more budget
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conscious than they were five years ago. I think the other
thing is we really have to partner with our clients in making
them realize how they benefit from our expertise in terms
of value, not just in terms of beauty and design aesthetics.
People hire us and think that architects just cost money,
but if we’re well-trained, and well-experienced, they’re
going to save money. We need to come together with the
builder and the client as a team and figure out how to work
collaboratively to reach the right solution. Architects cannot
afford to just be seen as Eiffel Tower-designers, we have to
be seen as problem solvers. I’ve never had a client, after we
were done, misunderstand the value of what we do, it is up-
front that we have to prove our point.
What other cities/places do you like for architectural, or other reasons?
I’ve travelled a lot and one of my biggest influences earlier
on, about 30 years ago, was Japan. It wasn’t the actual,
physical buildings, but their approach to design. That sort
of lightness, delicacy, the relationships to nature; it had
a tremendous influence on me. Later, I did a grand tour
of Europe and seeing all the buildings we’d studied in
architecture school: The Parthenon, Pantheon, Chartres
Cathedral (Notre Dame). When young people come to my
office for advice because they want to become architects,
I say to them “Travel; see the world, see what makes great Kamique Villas, little haRBouR, anguilla
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architecture great; see how people live and understand how
architecture is a refl ection of that place and time”. If you
don’t understand that, you can’t do architecture. To me,
the great cities, Rome, Paris, Istanbul, Shanghai, Kyoto, you
need to see these places; I’d love to live in all of them, but
the compromise is that I live in New York, so I can get to all
of them pretty easily.
What other projects are you working on now?We’re actually in Anguilla now meeting with Cuisinart
Resort about designing the golf course hotel. We’re doing
an amazing house in the Hamptons on the beach; we’re
designing a museum in Bulgaria, and we recently started
working on an exhibition about gold for a museum on Wall
Street. We’ve also just started a children’s museum in Tel
Aviv (Israel), as well as some apartments and townhouses
in New York. A lot of it is very recent because the last few
years have been very slow. Our fi rm, at the high point, had
about 46 people and we were down below 20 not that long
ago. We’re now stepping up our staffi ng slowly. During the
downturn, we did everything we could to keep our senior
members because these people have ‘fi rm (company)
memory’ that you can’t replace, they’ve put in their time and
we wanted to pay them back for their loyalty.
If you could have anyone, living or dead, over for dinner, which fi ve would be at the table?Leonardo da Vinci, Mozart, Albert Einstein, Plato...then there
would be a toss up between Jesus, Buddha or Mohammed.
That would be a tough one.
No living person?No! I can see them any time. One of the great privileges
of my profession is that I’ve actually gotten meet, or have
dinner with, a lot of people that I would have really wanted
to: great thinkers, cultural and political fi gures; it’s kind of a
combination of the cultural work that we do. Being in New
York, you get to meet very interesting people and have
interesting conversations. That’s what makes life very rich.
What is the one word you’d use to sell Lee Skolnick?He pauses for a few seconds.
Epiphanies. That’s what I try to create. I’ve written a lot
about epiphanies and the dictionary’s defi nition is ‘an
understanding of diff erent things that come together to
create a revelation’. It’s not that you’re creating something
new, it’s about helping people realize something that they
didn’t realize before...to rethink and recombine it into
something useful.
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Sited along 1000ft of the world-famous Shoal Bay
beach, Zemi Beach Resort aims to supplement the
already-lengthy list of beautiful, luxury properties on
the island of Anguilla. Since 1959, the Goldstein family has
been responsible for the construction and management
of thousands of residential units and millions of square
feet of commercial and industrial property in the United
States. Zemi Beach Resort marks their first foray into the
Caribbean.
The resort will consist of 73 residences of one-, two-,
and three-bedrooms. To execute their vision, the Goldsteins
enlisted Lane Pettigrew, the award-winning architect based
in St. Lucia. His firm’s extensive portfolio includes dozens
of homes and resorts in more than 20 countries. Mariel
Ascencio, of Santo Domingo-based Mav Studio, was tasked
with designing the interiors. Mav Studio has completed
resort, residential and development projects in a number
of Caribbean countries, their latest triumph being the
zemiconsciousTEXT: Orrett H. Wynter PHOTOS: Zemi Beach Resort
LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTEL WILL TRANSFORM SHOAL BAY BEACH.The under-construction Zemi Beach Resort is adopting a sustainable approach to design and construction: utilizing natural materials, a local labour force, embracing the outdoors and minimizing the impact on the environment.
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Residences at Sugar Beach in St. Lucia.
The result is a refined, modern
interpretation of traditional Caribbean
style with sweeping verandas and
graceful roof lines. Natural materials
play a very prominent role in shaping
the design. Cedar-shingled roofs – a
respectful nod to the Caribbean’s
iconic Georgian architecture, along
with a neutral, earthy palette were
chosen to complement and advance
this natural look and feel. The exterior
spaces are clad in coral stone, whilst
porcelain and travertine tiles line the
main indoor living spaces. Warmth is
added to the bedroom floors by using
Brazilian hardwood.
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top left and middle: celebraTing The ouTdoors, each residenTial uniT will have a privaTe pool, as well as views over The founTain naTional park or The shoal bay beach.
left: graniTe counTerTops aTop cusTom cabineTry along wiTh sTainless sTeel appliances ouTfiT The kiTchen.
top right: view from hoTel spa. spa includes TreaTmenT rooms, indoor/ouTdoor pool wiTh elevaTed gaZebos, healTh bar, JacuZZi and plunge pools
far right: This infiniTy-edged pool is one of Three main pools wiThin The resorT.
A marked indoor-outdoor
approach was adopted with large
glass doors and windows flanked by
Cedar jalousies (louvres). Additionally,
natural ventilation is utilized as much
as possible in order to take advantage
of the ocean breezes. Undescoring the
connection with the outdoors, each
residential unit will have a private pool.
Visitors to the hotel will have access to
the property’s three main pools.
The developers signalled their
intent to keep the development
minimally intrusive on the natural
environment by incorporating storm-
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right: Zemi beach masTer plan. The 5.25 acres of The properTy are experTly manipulaTed To creaTe a compacT layouT ThaT leaves plenTy of open space.
A. Main Entrance
B. Service Entry
C. Back of House
D. Plant Nursery
E. Reception Pavilion
F. Residence Block #5
G. Gym
H. Residence Block #2
I. Residence Block #1
J. Residence Block #6
K. Zemi Beach Spa
L. Residence Block #3
M. Zemi Beach Hotel
N. Residence Block #4
O. Main Pools
P. Beachfront Restaurant
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and wastewater collection and
treatment systems for irrigation reuse.
Indigenous plants, significant trees and
natural stone formations were either
repositioned, or preserved in their
original locations. Additionally, solar
water heaters are being used to reduce
energy consumption.
The approach to construction on
Zemi Beach has been a deliberate,
measured one with work being
done in three phases. No doubt
the cautionary tale made up of
numerous stalled developments
during the recent property boom
has been heeded. Construction for
Phase 1 of the development is well
underway with residence building
#1 approaching completion. This
will be marked by an open house in
September 2012. Buildings #3 and
#5 will be completed by June 2013.
Phase 2 will involve buildings #2,
#4, and #6, as well as the restaurant,
gym, spa, pools and landscaping, and
will be completed by October 2014.
This milestone will coincide with the
resort’s “soft opening”. The remaining
buildings will be completed in 2016,
when the resort will be opened fully.
Zemi Beach’s emergence is timely,
considering the devastating effects the
global recession has had on property
markets worldwide. It is expected
that 300 workers will be needed over
the course of construction, with an
additional 175 being employed once
the resort is operational.
The project’s success should
benefit the local property, construction
and tourism markets in the short,
medium and longer term.
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Highball Not
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LAID BACK LUXURY VILLA ON A SECLUDED BEACH.Always eager to trade the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple for flip-flops and shorts, this New York couple decided to create their
own island getaway. Designed to epitomise the relaxation that embodies Anguillian life, Tequila Sunrise villa is a contemporary exploration of beachfront living.
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The low evening sun casts long
shadows across the deck. Taking
a sip from my ice-cold tumbler of
water as the crisp ocean breeze flaps
the pages of my notepad, it’s very
easy to forget that it’s only Tuesday.
Sitting pool side at Tequila Sunrise
Villa, one can’t help but think that this
was precisely the effect that Joel and
Robin Globus intended when they
started building in 2006.
Frequent visitors to Anguilla
for over a decade, they enlisted
architectural designer Ian “Sugar
George” Edwards to create their island
home. After identifying a lot in Sile Bay
and laying waste to, quite possibly, a
few reams of sketch paper, Joel recalls
“Sugar George” pointing out that a
more dramatic location was needed.
The site at Dropsey Bay placed them
mere steps from a wonderful beach,
with no noisy neighbours and a sunset
view of St. Martin.
Shortly after breaking ground,
interior designer Maris Edwards was
brought on board to complete the
group which, by then, also included
builder Leroy Gumbs of Leeward
Construction and project manager
Fritz Smith of FGS Consulting.
The team then set about creating
the architectural equivalent of a
white canvas. “Robin was certain she
wanted the villa to be white, clean,
contemporary, infused with a sense
of the Caribbean,” Maris recalls. Joel
and Robin cited Covecastles Resort,
designed by the esteemed Myron
Goldfinger, as a major inspiration for
the design.
Clean lines, wide open spaces and
plenty of natural light are the main
attractions. The floor plan does little
to reveal the cleverness of the design.
The form is simple, the volumes
created and the spatial relationships
aren’t particularly acrobatic;
nevertheless the effect is quite
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large, white, wave-patterned wall
panel offers some drama to the only
solid wall in the living space. Stretching
upwards into the gallery space, it
draws attention, had you not already
noticed, to an interesting sculptural
copper chandelier designed by Joel,
who is an electrical contractor.
The bright tropical colours play
out an interesting dance of contrasts
with the white walls and ceilings. The
travertine tile throughout the house
adds warmth underfoot without more
visual clutter.
“Robin wanted bright colours,” said
Maris. “I had to temper this need for
colour with the need to create a calm
and contemporary space.
Having the master bedroom above
meant a more intimate feel within the
kitchen and dining areas, compared
opposite page: The walkway To The upper bedrooms overlook The double-heighT living room which is flooded wiTh lighT from The large window panels To The lefT. brighTly coloured fabrics creaTe a sharp conTrasT wiTh The sTark whiTe walls and neuTral floor. a Tall, wave-paTTerned wall panel sTreTches The heighT of The back wall and highlighTs The sculpTural copper chandelier designed by Joel.
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perfect setting for the exploration of
colour and texture within the spaces.
The pool was designed to be the
main focus of the entire home with
all living spaces on the lower level
opening directly onto the deck. An
alfresco dining area, complete with
barbecue grill, adjoins the formal
dining space and flanks the shallow
end of the infinity pool. The bedrooms
on the upper level have balconies that
overlook the deck as well. Numerous
chaises line the pool edge and
reinforce the fact that it is the Globus’
favourite space.
“We entertain a lot,” says Robin. “We
have friends over all the time.”
Inside, the dark-stained furniture
designed by Maris provides a visual
anchor and sets up an interesting
context for the sharp contrast of the
colourful fabrics and white walls. A
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to the very bright and open living
room. Green-tinted glass panels in
the cabinets add a striking dash of
colour to the kitchen, which is carried
through to the glass mosaic tiles that
form the backsplash.
The bathrooms each have their
own character, with particular
attention to detail. Dark wooden
vanities are topped with glass vessel
sinks, served by waterfall faucets.
The freestanding bathtubs are more
furniture than fixture. Large glass
panels let in plenty of light, as well as
provide access to the outdoor showers
that supplement each bathroom. Each
bath is also fairly expansive, with a
focus on simplicity that exhibits a hint
of Asian inspiration.
“Tequila is a global creation,” Maris
explains. “Asia, North America, Europe,
the Caribbean – sited in Anguilla.”
“The bedroom and living room
furniture were manufactured in
Indonesia. The large copper chandelier
in the living room was made by a
welder in St. Maarten. The television
cabinet and the iron gates were made
in Anguilla, and the travertine tiles are
from Italy.” she said.
this page top: modern wicker chairs and a heavy, wooden dining Table lend TexTural drama To The formal dining room which, like all The oTher living spaces, opens onTo The pool deck.
this page middle and bottom: The bedrooms are similarly ouTfiTTed wiTh minimalisT furnishings along wiTh small dashes of colour To complemenT The whiTe walls and bed linen. each bedroom opens on To a privaTe deck overlooking The pool, and also offering views To sT. marTin/sT. maarTen.
next page: The spacious pool deck, which is essenTially a series of covered, and uncovered ouTdoor “rooms”, unsurprisingly, seems To be The globus’ favouriTe space.
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Assembling the entire team from
the beginning helped to mitigate many
of the usual problems of construction.
The designers and owners point to
the fact that there was a clear vision at
the beginning, which guided all their
actions during the project.
“The process was a high energy,
creative and collaborative experience,”
“Sugar George” explains, “the Globuses
wanted to capture a contemporary
and refreshing ambience and I think
we accomplished this. It was important
to make the most of the location, the
ocean breezes and stunning views, as
well as bringing the outdoors inside.”
“What Tequila Sunrise is right now
is the concept we started with,” Maris
concludes, “there were no changes to
the big picture. I guess the addition of
the goat was the major deviation!”
far left: The expansive masTer baThroom opens onTo a large ouTdoor shower. The sTandalone baThTub bears more of a resemblance To modern furniTure Than iT does To baTh fixTure.
top and above left: colourful glass vessel sinks on wooden vaniTies underline The eleganT, uncluTTered naTure of The design.
above right: billy, The home’s mascoT, sTands guard aT The enTrance. boughT from a fabric shop ThaT was going ouT of business, The sTuffed animal caused quiTe a sTir going Through cusToms. according To Joel, “everyone kepT asking abouT This goaT ThaT was inside a box”.
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- Maris Edwards
“What Tequila Sunrise is right now is the CONCEPT we started with. There were no major DEVIATIONS from the BIG PICTURE.”
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right: The enTry To each villa was designed To creaTe privacy inside wiTh The use of solid walls of concreTe and sTone. The sTacking of The sTone pieces as well as horiZonTal wooden siding sTrengThens The layered look ThaT was desired by The archiTecT.
The path that led to the creation
of Ani Villas was anything but
straightforward. Hailing from
Denmark, Bonnie Bloom met her
husband Ira, himself from NYC, whilst
both were working in China. Deciding
on a change of pace, they considered
developing property in Indonesia but
were dissuaded by the 2004 tsunami
that hit that region. Returning to NYC,
Ira’s mother, who was preparing to
build in Anguilla, suggested they tag
along. The rest, as they say, is history.
“We just loved the views from this
side of the island,” says Bonnie of their
choice of location. A walk around
the untouched site provided all the
inspiration they would need to develop
the project.
“We took pictures of some of
the stone and dried wood and other
elements of the raw site, and said that
this would be our palette.”
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Áni-MatedTEXT: Orrett H. Wynter PHOTOS: Thierry Dehove, James Wilkins and Patrick Mulcahy
UBER-MODERN HIDEAWAY REVELS IN ITS CLIFF-TOP LOCATION.When a transplanted couple and an award-winning architect team up to push the boundaries of Anguillian architecture, they ended up creating an unashamedly modern, cliff-top villa that fully embraces outdoor living.
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opposite page: found in indonesia, This suar wood Tree Trunk Table weighs a hefTy 1600lbs. The sTeel base was fabricaTed in new york.
this page, top: a Trip To indonesia provided bonnie wiTh some very unique furniTure pieces such as This coffee Table made from a weaThered Teak rooT.
this page, middle: The design incorporaTes an indoor/ouTdoor Theme wiTh floor-To-ceiling glass panels ThaT open To decks and balconies.
this page, bottom: TraverTine and caesersTone surfaces are ideal maTerials To mainTain The clean, modern look in The baThrooms.P
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Having worked with Lee Skolnick
previously to build Kamique Villas
(which was subsequently sold), the
couple again called on the New York
architect to help them create another
impressive project.
“We could have gone two ways,”
Skolnick says of the design. “We could
try to hide them (the buildings), or
just accept the fact that this was a
dramatic site and it deserved to have a
very dramatic villa up there.”
Approaching the property gives
little impression of what hides beyond
the walls. Once inside either building,
however, the view is thrust upon you
through the expansive use of glass.
This suspense and sense of journey
were very deliberate.
“We wanted privacy on approach,
so it’s more solid on the approach
side and then opening out with the
glass to bring that view in… As you
ascend, each turn offers a different
view, and the higher you go the more
spectacular the view, and then you
wind up on the roof where there are
no walls, just 360 degrees with a shade
structure,” Skolnick explains. “The
drama really appealed to me and the
way that we used the stone makes it
feel like it’s growing out of the cliffs,
and then as you go up it becomes
lighter. I was inspired by the layering
of the rock (on the cliff) and just
continuing that vertical ascension.”
Design decisions were greatly
influenced by the need to exploit the
available views. Indeed, all the major
spaces within each villa open to the
outside, with large floor-to-ceiling
- Bonnie Bloom
“We took pictures of some of the STONE and dried WOOD on the site...and said that this would be our PALETTE.”
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glass panels to frame spectacular
views across the cliff.
“How can you be in a place like
this (Anguilla) and not just, basically,
want to live outside?” Skolnick asks.
“Everything I’ve done on the island,
it’s all about inside/outside living and
that’s what I tried to do with Ani.”
Whilst sharing a similar motif, the
two buildings were envisioned with
their own character. The south villa
owes its handicap-accessibility to the
“...how can you be in a place like this and not just want to LIVE OUTSIDE...?”
- Lee H. Skolnick
addition of an investor, himself in a
wheelchair, to the development team
late in the design stages. A rethink of
the design reduced the number of
floor level changes and incorporated
ramps, accessible showers, a pool lift
and even an elevator.
Notwithstanding the compromises
that often have to be negotiated when
local availability is considered, Skolnick
and the Blooms were very specific
about material choices. One of the
biggest challenges was sourcing the
glass panels, which had to be impact
resistant for hurricane protection, but
still retain a trim profile. The panels
were sourced from Europe which,
as Skolnick pointed out, was a very
uneasy proposition. “It’s made a
thousand miles away, so if something
doesn’t fit, you can’t just send it back.”
A muted colour palette, combined
with the minimalist appointment of
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opposite page: The pool deck comes alive aT nighT wiTh an inTerplay of shadow and lighT on The surfaces of concreTe, waTer and wood.
this page, top: aT The Top level of each villa is a pergola-covered deck offering expansive views across The cliff.
this page, middle: glass panels and wooden elemenTs help To make The buildings less imposing Than Their four-sTorey heighTs would suggesT.
this page, bottom: sTone, wood, concreTe and fabrics inTeracT seamlessly in This poolside cabana. P
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the spaces, definition had to be given
to each room through injections of
colour in furniture pieces and fabrics.
“We worked closely to develop a
modern, yet rustic, organic feeling
that would tie it back to the land,” said
Skolnick. Taking on the role of interior
designer, Bonnie took a two-week trip
to Bali, Indonesia, to source furniture,
fixtures and art.
“We just bought everything there
and shipped them in a container…
saving quite a bit in the process,” she
explains. Her selection contains a
few interesting, and certainly original
pieces, including a few coffee tables
and end tables that are actually
tree stumps of thousand-year-old
petrified wood. The dining table in the
south villa was custom built from a
massive Suar Wood trunk with a steel
base. A hardwood harvested from
the Indonesian jungle, the table top
weighs an incredible 1600 lbs.
Commenting on the design intent,
Skolnick becomes philosophical,
“With the work I’ve done on the island,
“...it wasn’t about making a MODERN OBJECT. It was about making something that FRAMES the use of the LANDSCAPE...”
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each time I’m searching for another
kind of truth. I’m not interested in
doing a Moroccan or Greek style,
to me there has to be an Anguillian
design language that isn’t the same
everywhere, but that can feel true to
the site,” he says.
“It’s become one of my favourite
projects, because I think as a
development team we went the
extra mile to realize the vision. With
traditional architecture you can cover
up certain things with mouldings and
other stuff, but in modern architecture,
that’s not an option. If you take the
concept and start dumbing it down,
it becomes nothing, so I am happy it
reached its potential.”
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