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Suluwilo is an Eco-Lux Villa in Mozambique Shaped Like a Boat

04/13/2012

COA's Suluwilo Villa in Mozambique is made from natural materials

Situated on a sandy beach island called Vamizi in <a title="Suluwilo is an Eco-Lux Villa in Mozambique Shaped Like a Boat" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozambique" target="_blank">Mozambique</a>, Suluwilo Villa is a group of shelters shaped like local <a title="Suluwilo is an Eco-Lux Villa in Mozambique Shaped Like a Boat" href="http://inhabitat.com/new-hope-school-is-a-boat-shaped-thatched-roof-building-on-an-ecuador-beaches/" target="_blank">boats</a>. Designed by Cape Town-based <a title="Suluwilo is an Eco-Lux Villa in Mozambique Shaped Like a Boat" href="http://coasite.com/" target="_blank">COA</a>, each small house is topped with a thatched roof and is completely made from local, biodegradable materials. Sustainable, airy and gorgeous, Suluwilo Villa is immersed in nature and surrounded by water.

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COA's Suluwilo Villa in Mozambique is made from natural materials

Inspired by the traditional <a title="Suluwilo is an Eco-Lux Villa in Mozambique Shaped Like a Boat" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhow" target="_blank">Dhow</a> fishing boats in East Africa, the angled shelters' roofs divert strong winds coming in from the sea.

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COA's Suluwilo Villa in Mozambique is made from natural materials

Made from dried plants, the <a title="Suluwilo is an Eco-Lux Villa in Mozambique Shaped Like a Boat" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thatched" target="_blank">thatched roofs</a> are biodegradable, cool, breathable and compostable.

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COA's Suluwilo Villa in Mozambique is made from natural materials

Although the villa is situated a few steps away from the beach, each house has a small private pool for relaxing and soaking up the sun.

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COA's Suluwilo Villa in Mozambique is made from natural materials

Constructed mainly from local wood and straw, the shelters also incorporate the use of mud (walls) and water (outdoor baths) as cooling elements.

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COA's Suluwilo Villa in Mozambique is made from natural materials

Each <a title="Suluwilo is an Eco-Lux Villa in Mozambique Shaped Like a Boat" href="http://inhabitat.com/cabin-porn-6-awesome-lil-isolated-shelters-from-around-the-world/" target="_blank">shelter</a> features a bedroom and studio space in the angled attic, a living room on the ground floor, and a bathroom that can be accessed via a top-level bridge.

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COA's Suluwilo Villa in Mozambique is made from natural materials

Made from sustainable materials and set on a paradisiac African island, <a title="Suluwilo is an Eco-Lux Villa in Mozambique Shaped Like a Boat" href="http://coasite.com/" target="_blank">COA</a>´s Suluwilo Villa is a luxurious eco-friendly retreat.

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COA's Suluwilo Villa in Mozambique is made from natural materials

Situated on a sandy beach island called Vamizi in Mozambique, Suluwilo Villa is a group of shelters shaped like local boats. Designed by Cape Town-based COA, each small house is topped with a thatched roof and is completely made from local, biodegradable materials. Sustainable, airy and gorgeous, Suluwilo Villa is immersed in nature and surrounded by water.

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COA's Suluwilo Villa in Mozambique is made from natural materials