Luxury Frontiers

▪ Best Architecture Firms in SA ▪ Architizer has named us one of the 25 Best Architecture Firms in South Africa! With our design studio based in Johannesburg, this recognition celebrates the passion and talent of our team. Thank you, Architizer! “These architecture firms are leading the way in South Africa and beyond.” Read the full article here - https://lnkd.in/dT2vTyQ5

▪ Project Reveal | Baines' Lodge ▪ We’re proud to share another Abercrombie & Kent project we’re working on, Sanctuary Baines' Lodge, located in the heart of Botswana's Okavango Delta. Our design for the new camp fosters a deep connection with the natural environment and emphasizes sustainable practices and principles, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the beauty and adventure of the Delta. This project represents another end-to-end scope for us, where we are providing our expertise in architecture, interior design, project management, and procurement. Stay tuned for more updates as the rebuild starts! Abercrombie & Kent East and Southern Africa Sanctuary Retreats

▪ Project Reveal | Gorilla Forest Camp ▪ We’re excited to share the first look at our design for the reimagined Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp for Abercrombie & Kent. The project, soon to be known as Gorilla Forest Lodge, is located in Uganda’s breathtaking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest — famous for its gorilla trekking. Inspired by the rainforest, our design allows guests to fully immerse themselves in nature, creating a deep connection to the unique local environment. Through the interpretation of contextual fauna, flora, and culture, the interiors celebrate the character of the local region. Our architecture, interior design, and project management team is currently in Uganda, collaborating closely with local artisans and suppliers and getting ready for construction to start soon. Stay tuned for more updates as this journey unfolds! Abercrombie & Kent Sanctuary Retreats

▪ LF Team Travels ▪ A first for the Luxury Frontiers team! Our founders, Luca Franco and Graeme Labe, are visiting Everest Base Camp for an exciting potential project. From landing in Lukla to exploring the breathtaking Himalayas, this journey is just beginning. Stay tuned as we share more of their adventure and insights on the project soon!

▪ Building Green Podcast ▪ Graeme Labe, our Managing Partner & Chief Design Officer, recently joined Ladina Schöpf on her Building Green podcast to discuss sustainability—a topic close to his heart. In this episode, Graeme reflects on his remarkable journey, from living in his Land Rover in Botswana to leading our design studio of over 60 talented individuals. He explores how luxury and sustainability, often seen as opposites, can come together and how we've redefined luxury in the immersive hospitality industry. Plus, hear the fascinating story of designing a lodge so remote that materials had to be transported by donkeys! Listen to the full episode - https://lnkd.in/dP4q7X5F Thank you for featuring Graeme on your podcast, Ladina!

▪ Team News ▪ Join us in celebrating Kyle Weedman on his well-deserved promotion to Senior Architect! Whether in the office or on-site, Kyle fully immerses himself in every project. Here’s to his continued success at the LF Design Studio!

▪ SCAPE Awards Winner ▪ We’re proud to announce that Madwaleni River Lodge won the 'Hospitality Build of the Year' at the inaugural SCAPE Awards of Excellence! With our design studio based in South Africa, winning this proudly South African award and being recognised alongside our local industry peers makes this achievement especially meaningful to us. A heartfelt thank you to SCAPE for this incredible recognition! SCAPE Magazine Oggie Flooring Infinity | The Engineered Surface Babanango Game Reserve

▪ We're Hiring ▪ We're looking for a skilled Project Manager to join our project management team. If you have experience in project management—preferably within the construction, design, or hospitality sectors—and a passion for delivering innovative, sustainable hospitality projects, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

▪ Condé Nast Traveler 2024 Readers' Choice Awards ▪ The results are in from over half a million Condé Nast Traveller readers, and we’re proud to announce that three of our projects have been recognized in the 2024 Readers' Choice Awards! Congratulations to Eagle Island Lodge, A Belmond Safari, Savute Elephant Lodge, A Belmond Safari, and Naviva®, A Four Seasons Resort for this incredible achievement. We're honored to have contributed to the success of these extraordinary properties, shaping unforgettable, immersive experiences. Here’s to creating more award-winning journeys together! Belmond Safaris Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

▪ Welcoming Guy McGregor ▪ Join us in welcoming Guy McGregor, our new Managing Director, to the Luxury Frontiers team! Guy will oversee the day-to-day operations of LF Studio, our design and project services based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He brings extensive experience from his role as General Manager for Group Development, Projects & Procurement at Singita, an award-winning hospitality group. Guy’s appointment is a key part of our growth strategy, allowing Graeme Labe, our former Managing Director, to focus on new innovations and elevate our design in his role as Managing Partner & Chief Design Officer. We’ll be sharing more about Guy soon, but in the meantime, please join us in congratulating him on this exciting new chapter with the LF team!