Design Union Limited has unveiled Domo, an urban retreat facility in Lekki Lagos to offer corporate entities and groups of individuals a convenient and quiet space to relax without distractions from the bustling city like Lagos.
Speaking at the unveiling of the facility in Lagos, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Design Union Limited, Architect Anthony Aihie, said: ‘Our Domo Retreat supports fun, focus and results for both corporate organisations and individuals.
‘Domo is essentially a small-scale urban retreat designed for corporate teams who want more than a conventional hotel meeting. It is close enough to be practical for a working day, yet deliberately removed from the noise, traffic and routine that can prevent people from thinking clearly.’
He explained that Domo was created around a shared philosophy found in Edo and Japanese culture: respect for nature, precision, balance and beauty with purpose: ‘It shapes the experience of one’s stay – from the quiet rhythm of the Japanese-inspired garden and koi pond to the spacious apartments, considered interiors, restorative wellness treatments and Nigerian-Japanese cuisine at Edo Restaurant.’
Unlike a regular hotel, Domo is designed for convenient exclusion from the crowds, busy lobbies or generic event rooms.
Its small scale and the secluded privacy are probably its biggest strengths and Aihie emphasised: ‘When a company or a group of individuals come to DOMO, the experience feels personal, focused and private.The team has room to meet, share meals, recharge and reconnect in one coherent setting – without the distractions of a large, impersonal venue’.
Aihie reiterated that Domo’s small size allows it to adapt readily to multi-purpose usage, ‘whether for a leadership retreat, strategy sessions, workshop or team appreciation program, DOMO can create a tailor-made half-day or multi-day experience. A unique combination of meeting space, accommodation in spacious and luxurious apartments, dining with a relaxing view on the Japanese garden and spa treatments. But Domo offers more: a large collection of relaxation and team-building activities can be brought together around one aim: helping the team members to return to work with greater clarity, connection and energy.
Domo is also an amazing and special location to relax with one’s partner, family and friends: Relax in our garden, at the poolside, in our luxurious apartments, or whilst enjoying treatments at the Ehima Cave Spa. The Edo Restaurant, which also serves a Sunday Brunch, and a special Japanese-Nigerian Fusion menu will make the guest want to come back for more’.