The new cruise terminal is designed as a gateway to the Kingdom of the Zulus, enhancing tourism and cultural appreciation. It features a striking architectural form that stands out among docked cruise ships, ensuring it is a memorable landmark. The design reflects an African identity, using earthy colors and traditional Zulu motifs. The terminal's vibrant appearance contrasts sharply with the typical neutral designs of transportation buildings found worldwide, making it a significant architectural statement in the region.
The terminal was conceived as the new portal to the Kingdom of the Zulus, welcoming tourists to the province and traditional culture. Dwarfed by docked cruise liners wharf side, the powerful form asserts itself as a memorable landmark object, interfacing the harbor and the city.
Conceived with an overt African identity, the envelope draws inspiration from the earthy colors, vibrant textures, and traditional triangular motifs displayed in Zulu craft.
The African colouration inspired by Zulu artwork is unique, contextual, and demands attention, boldly contrasting the conventional neutral 'treatment' characterizing most transportation buildings globally.
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