10.7.2023
Maison Brummell Majorelle
The Maison is a playful interpretation of Arabic architectural elements distilled through foreign eyes. It is inspired by its rich architectural history but purposely does not replicate it. The building’s sculptural form pays homage to the ancient rampart walls of the Marrakech Medina.
The core concept of the design
Like a sandcastle or sculpture, the openings are the buildings transition into a private interior. Deep recesses serve like the ancient Mashrabiya Screens giving privacy to the bedrooms, where the deeper recesses have been implemented. Others create private terraces, an extension of the bedrooms, connecting to the surrounding gardens.
Wanting to showcase the rich artisanal heritage of Morocco we embraced local artisans, materials and their application in a less traditional context.
The treatment to the exterior walls of these recesses are finished in Tadlelakt, (polished plaster), defining the transition as opposed to the rough Pisé exterior finish. Terrazzo, in grey and pink is also used extensively both inside and out. To the interior it creates a datum that fluctuates in height, defining spaces and extends to creating basins and baths within the bedrooms. Bejmat handmade tiles are used to the lower public spaces and extend to the terrace enhancing a fluid transition.
The building is laid out over three floors, the lower floor sitting almost a storey below ground, this is the hub of the public space including, a lounge, dining area, kitchen, outdoor spaces and pool. A traditional Hammam is also included which has its own plunge pool, finished in local marble and water resistant Tadlelakt.
The entry to building from the street is raised to accommodate the floor below as an 8m height restriction was set by the local authorities due to its auspicious location close to the famed Majorelle Gardens and the relatively new, YSL (Yves Saint Laurent) Museum. On the ground level, a reception, small lounge and the three ‘Garden’ Bedrooms, all which have their own private gardens and outdoor baths are situated. . Above on the first floor an additional five bedrooms, all with private terraces. The intention was to make them all unique in their own way to avoid predictable hotel monotony.
For more information:
https://maisonbrummellmajorelle.brummellprojects.com/
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