BONDU LOUNGE
September 2003


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L O U N G E L I Z A R D S
A design for the
renovation of the existing Havana Bar at Kanuhura Resort, Maldives - into a
relaxed exotica beach pavilion called Bondu [which is the Maldivian word for
lizard]
Design Concept
The circular room was to be
furnished with large modular day beds covered with rich fabric pillows.
Transparent Indian saris are suspended between the daybeds to create a sense
of privacy, while orange and red oil lamps add a warm glow. Tribal kilim
carpets soften the floor underfoot. Walls and window architraves hand
painted in a Jaisalmer motif.
Project Team:
Ed Poole, Wong Kim Mei

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The resort is so isolated,
that even preparing exterior color schemes can pose logistic problems. So,
once back in Singapore, Poole Associates creates the paint job 3 times,
using digital imaging software, for the client to select the color. |