Zambarau
Britam Holding PLC is a leading diversified financial services group. The group has presence in seven Africa countries in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Mozambique and Malawi. Britam offers a wide range of financial products and services which include: Asset Management, Life Assurance, Retirement Planning, General Insurance, Health Insurance, Banking and Property Insurance. Zambarau is the Kiswahili word for the colour purple. It is derived from the violet leaves of the numerous jacaranda trees that inhabited the site and is most evident as a bold violet streak running across the entire building. The tree analogy is further enhanced in the column design and interior design elements. This comprehensive hotel apartment development is made up of 48 one-bedroom, 80 two-bedroom, 4 three bedroom and 4 duplex units with the purple lounge at the rooftop and other amenities on the lower three levels.
Inspired by nature, the building’s form internally and externally replicated a flower and strengthened the connection through seamless interior design and thoughtful application of materials. The use of natural light, natural materials and design techniques that referenced movements that occur in nature, make the space feel like a living, breathing organism, bringing occupants closer to the natural environment.
Zambarau by Britam is concieved as a bold rectilinear solid and glass form; unapologetic yet complementary in it’s immediate environment. This stark structure is softened by the introduction of a variety of circular elements infused harmoniously in the design from column details to lighting fixtures. The circle, a symbol of unity in many African societies, therefore serves to unify the varied design elements creating a welcoming home away from home for the weary traveller..
Britam Holding PLC is a leading diversified financial services group. The group has presence in seven Africa countries in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, Mozambique and Malawi. Britam offers a wide range of financial products and services which include: Asset Management, Life Assurance, Retirement Planning, General Insurance, Health Insurance, Banking and Property Insurance. Zambarau is the Kiswahili word for the colour purple. It is derived from the violet leaves of the numerous jacaranda trees that inhabited the site and is most evident as a bold violet streak running across the entire building. The tree analogy is further enhanced in the column design and interior design elements. This comprehensive hotel apartment development is made up of 48 one-bedroom, 80 two-bedroom, 4 three bedroom and 4 duplex units with the purple lounge at the rooftop and other amenities on the lower three levels.
