Nedbank Dunes

2018

Interior Architect & Installation Lead

Full interior development of the VIP casino lounge at Avani Hotel, Windhoek. Conceived from a blank shell, the space was designed and delivered as a fully authored premium hospitality environment with complete spatial and material control.

• Hospitality – VIP gaming lounge
• High-end clientele
• Independent identity within hotel environment
• Acoustic and operational separation from main circulation

• Concept development from clean canvas
• Spatial planning and circulation design
• Full material specification
• Lighting integration strategy
• Custom carpet pattern design
• Back-lit marble feature elements
• 3D textured wall finishes
• Illuminated laser-cut metal installations
• Suspended crystal features and sculptural ceiling forms
• Commissioned ceiling artwork coordination
• Technical documentation
• Full installation management and contractor coordination

The interior strategy focused on layered materiality, controlled lighting hierarchy and spatial intimacy to create an immersive VIP environment distinct from the main hotel atmosphere.

Bespoke detailing — including illuminated stone features, custom-designed floor patterns, sculptural ceiling elements and textured wall installations — was integrated to reinforce exclusivity while maintaining functional clarity within the gaming layout.

Acoustic comfort and operational discretion were incorporated to ensure separation from the broader hotel environment without compromising flow.

• Fully authored VIP hospitality environment
• Cohesive premium identity through custom detailing
• Enhanced guest experience through material layering and lighting control
• Seamless operational integration within hotel structure