Born from a passion for architecture, nature, and meaningful living.
Asana was born out of a passion for beauty, harmony, and functional living. Founded by Catalin Carabineanu, a corporate professional with 17 years of experience, Asana is a real estate development brand rooted in the breathtaking landscapes of Zanzibar. After leaving the corporate world, Catalin found inspiration in Zanzibar’s exotic charm and vibrant culture and has dedicated himself to creating exceptional living spaces that blend seamlessly with the environment.
At Asana, we specialise in creating exceptional villas, apartments, commercial buildings, and thoughtfully designed spaces of all sizes. Our projects are not just buildings – they are living, breathing environments designed for modern lifestyles that embrace indoor-outdoor living, energy efficiency, and cutting-edge architecture. Each space invites you to relax, enjoy, and connect with the natural beauty around you.
With over 3 years’ experience in Zanzibar’s real estate market, we have already successfully delivered the first phase of our inaugural project and are now launching subsequent phases and new developments. Our commitment is to build fast, deliver earlier than our competitors, and provide our clients with a hassle-free experience backed by guaranteed title deeds.
Asana represents stability, growth, and beauty – qualities reflected in every structure we create. Our name, inspired by a poised and balanced “asana” (a yoga posture), symbolises the harmony we strive to bring to our buildings and the communities they foster.
Unique Design & Local Integration
- We use original architectural designs created in-house specifically for our developments ; never “off-the-shelf” plans.
- Each design is tailored to the tropical climate of Zanzibar, prioritising natural airflow and ventilation.
- Our design ethos is anti “AC box” ; we focus on open, seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces.
- All gardens are created by a permaculture expert with over 15 years of experience, supporting sustainability and microclimate development.
- We import only the essential items, relying on local labour and materials wherever possible.
Community & Lifestyle
- Asana is not just about buildings ; it’s about creating spaces that foster community while maintaining privacy and tranquillity.
- We aim to offer an environment where people feel safe, comfortable, and inspired.
- Our developments are designed to support both connection and solitude ; a modern sanctuary.