Dec 21 - Ballito Umhl

Award-winning designer Michele Throssell
It was fitting that the
architecture of this
lodge – built by a
couple so connected and
committed to the good
of the community and
environment – was so
strongly informed by
this shape.
The lodge has seven luxury one-bedroom suites and two family
suites, all with incredible views of the surrounding wilderness
These colours are also very ‘happening’ in
the design world at the moment.”
Staying true to the ethos and vision of
the owners, Michele sourced as much
of the décor and furniture as locally as
possible. They visited the Zamimpilo
community market in Zululand to source
handmade Zulu ceramics, grass mats and
baskets and chose locally-manufactured
fabric and furniture pieces.
Michele and her team specialise in
the design of lodges and high-end
residential projects and their services
also include helping on the operational
side, often closing the gap between
the design of a beautiful, five-star lodge
and the execution in terms of guest
experience. They can assist with training
staff, stocking the kitchen with cutlery
and crockery and even fine-tuning the
gardens.
This project, however, has much more
of an emotional connection for Michele
than most.
“Circles have no beginning and no end.
They represent life and the life cycle – the
delicate balance in nature, timelessness,
connectivity and eternity. It felt so
poignant that the owners approached
me to help them breathe new life into
their lodge when this specific area of
land was so important to my dear, late
uncle. It was ‘kismet’ … meant to be.”
Details: Michele Throssell:
www.michelethrossell.co.za, joe
@michelethrossell.co.za,
@michelethrossellinteriors / mFulaWozi:
www.mfulawoziwilderness.com,
087 057 5966, IG: @mfulawozi_wilderness,
FB: @mfulawoziwilderness
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