Marrakesh, Morocco
Inspired by the local vernacular architecture, Bergendy Cooke has created in collaboration with Amine Abouraoui a unique boutique hotel in Marrakesh using a playful contemporary architectural language while maintaining a textural reference to the site’s rich history.
Named Maison Brummell Majorelle, this boutique hotel is designed surrounded by an abundance of lush vegetation and running water in various volumes conjuring up the notion of an oasis.
Beginning with a sculptural solid mass, we carved selected incisions and voids varying in scale where necessary.
This provides a variety of spatial experiences through scale, light, and shadow.
The surrounding gardens use a similar language.
Varying levels of planting form private gardens for guests and a dynamic layer of foliage throughout, contrasting the sculptural building form and enhancing the idea of an urban oasis.
The exterior is comprised of various plaster finishes, handmade tiles, and local terrazzo for public zones, including the entrance wall defining its presence on the street.
Highlights of brass denote transitions between various areas, from street to hotel, and from public to private spaces.
Project: Maison Brummell Majorelle
Architects: Bergendy Cooke
Lead Architect: Amine Abouraoui
Design Team: Wafa Bassiouni, Soumia Ghazi, and Oumaima Faraj
Photographers: Emily Andrews
