Paje Makuti Cottages

Thatched cottages

Construction of around 30 timber cottages with makuti thatch roofs in Paje, Zanzibar, set among palms on a coastal site.

Timber cottage with a makuti thatch roof under construction in Paje, Zanzibar, among coconut palms — One of around 30 timber makuti cottages under construction in Paje.

Project type: Residential
Location: Paje, Zanzibar
Status: Ongoing

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01 / Project overview

The project at a glance

This ongoing programme in Paje comprises around 30 cottages of this type. Each unit is a timber-framed cottage with a makuti thatch roof. The photographed cottage shows timber cladding, window openings and thatch still being laid, with ladders and site works around the building under coconut palms.

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02 / Challenge

Project challenge

Deliver a repeated cottage type across a coastal site while timber cladding, thatch and surrounding works continue together.

03 / ACE Group solution

A coordinated response

ACE Group supports the project through architectural, civil and structural, MEP, and furniture and interior design disciplines working as one coordinated delivery conversation.

04 / Scope of work