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Kisawa Sanctuary, Mozambique

Located along some three miles of coastline on Mozambique’s Benguerra Island, Kisawa Sanctuary is the vision of creative director Nina Flohr. Comprising 22 bungalows that span 12 residences in addition to the signature Kisawa residence, the lodgings dot the resort, each positioned on its own acre-plus of land and featuring a unique design. Local weavers, carpenters, and textile makers are responsible for the buildings’ striking, undulating shapes, which also house seven dining venues (including a tuk tuk that serves pizza) and the Natural Wellness Center, which boasts a spa and fitness facilities. Committed to conservation, Flohr and the team of designers, architects, and engineers used a patented 3D sand-printing technology to replace less sustainable construction elements for certain architectural structures.

Photo by Elsa Young