LXR Mango House, Seychelles

LXR Mango House is a small luxury boutique hotel built on an existing property on the south western side of Mahé Island. The property originally belonged to Italian travel and fashion photographer Gian Paolo Barbieri, whose spacious manor house has been transformed into the hotel's main public building.

"The project is a dream project for any architect, and at the same time, it is challenging because of its location, surrounding, and integration with nature" says Joe Tabet.

The original name of the property is 'Mango' House. It is derived from One ancient Mango Tree (around 150 years old - one of the oldest on the island existing in the property. This mango tree has been preserved and yet can be seen from the roundabout of the main house. Art pieces have been selected from local galleries on the island.

The House has an eclectic vernacular contemporary style bringing together local, colonial and international design. From its perch on the rocks where the tropical breeze meets the private beach, the development immerses in the dramatic location and optimizes unspoiled views across the Indian Ocean.

The stunning landscape and seascape inspire a light touch. The form of the project derives naturally from the curvature of the contour on the site with the intention that the bungalows appear to be lightly placed upon the steep rocks as well as overhanging the water's edge. The design reflects the opulence of the required brief and takes the most advantage of the surroundings.

The buildings distribution and rotation along the site beach edge offers the widest views towards the sea for each residence.

Technal was approached during the Schematic Design Stage to provide the required solutions and systems for the project. Technal provided a minimalistic sliding system, LUMEAL, for the entire project. Noting that the project comprises of several components the advantages were that the LUMEAL frames come in large sizes, they have a diversity in the applications with a very high performance.

TECHNAL team is very professional and supportive. They provided the adequate solutions for the project considering the local tropical environment while considering the approved budgets. "The overall experience was very satisfactory, and the results can speak for themselves".

CHALLENGE Preserve the vernacular style of the historical Location and integrate it in the harsh tropical environment while immersing into the sea view.

SOLUTION Create a contemporary and attractive building by using minimalistic panoramic floor to ceiling sliding doors and windows

Project Information

Location: Anse Aux Poules Bleues , Mahe, Seychelles Architect: JT + Partners Façade Consultant: JT + Partners Facade Contractor: Innovative Glass and Aluminium L.L.C Developer: Brightstar Property Invest (Seychelles) Ltd Aluminium Systems Used: TECHNAL Curtain Wall, Hinged Doors, Top & Side Hung Windows & Sliding Windows