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2. Moroccan architecture - Wikipedia

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   In some cases, international architects were recruited to design Moroccan-style buildings for major royal projects such as the Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat and the massive Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. [57] [14] The monumental new gates of the Royal Palace in Fez, built in 1969–1971, also made use of traditional Moroccan craftsmanship. [3]

3. Tazouaqt - Wikipedia

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   The Ḥasba and the Qasma represent the methods of constructing pure Moroccan geometric patterns. [4] These methods are not only used for Tazouaqt, but they are used to draw geometric patterns for all other traditional arts: carved wood, plaster, stone or marble, chiseled or engraved metal, zellige , etc. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] Depending on the surface to ...

4. Moorish architecture - Wikipedia

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   [63] [64] It combines harmoniously a variety of styles: the Norman architecture and door decor, the Arabic arches and scripts adorning the roof, the Byzantine dome and mosaics. The central nave of the chapel is covered by a large rectangular vault ceiling made of painted wood and carved in muqarnas : the largest rectangular muqarnas vault of ...

5. Historic house architecture in Morocco - Wikipedia

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   The size and craftsmanship of this interior space was an indication of the status and wealth of its owners, rather than the house's external appearance. [1]: 54 In the riyad house this courtyard is occupied by an interior garden, often planted with trees. The garden courtyard is normally rectangular and divided into four parts along its central ...

6. Interior Designer Andrew Howard Adds The Holiday Magic To His ...

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   No room is off-limits to the boys, so Andrew strategically chose tiles, fabrics, and wallcoverings that can stand up to their play without sacrificing any of the design panache he's known for.

7. Riad (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   The riad is one of two main types of traditional Moroccan houses, often with two or more stories around an interior symmetrical garden centered around a fountain. [ 10 ] : 55–58 Riads were the stately city homes of the wealthiest citizens such as merchants and courtiers who were able to build mansions which included interior gardens.