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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 ...
Moroccan Boho Living Room. This dreamy desert oasis in Marrakech is boho reimagined. Maryam Montague’s dreamy desert oasis features vintage Moroccan rugs, custom-made sofas, beaded accents, and ...
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.
Moroccan architecture reflects Morocco's diverse geography and long history, marked by successive waves of settlers through both migration and military conquest. This architectural heritage includes ancient Roman sites, historic Islamic architecture, local vernacular architecture, 20th-century French colonial architecture, and modern architecture.
Casablanca, Morocco's economic capital, has a rich urban history and is home to many notable buildings in a variety of styles. Throughout the 20th century, architecture and urban development in Casablanca evolved in a way that was simultaneously specific to the city's contexts, and consonant with international ideas.
Dar Khalifa (Arabic: دار خليفة), or The Caliph's House, is a large, historical landmark and private home in walled grounds. [1] It is located in Ain Diab , an affluent suburb of Casablanca that was also host to a sprawling shanty town until the area was redeveloped.
In January 1930, the pasha of Casablanca at the time At-Tayyib Al-Moqri, the second son of the Moroccan grand vizier Muhammad al-Muqri, decided to build a civil courthouse in the Habous. [1] It was designed by the French architect Auguste Cadet ( fr ), who was heavily involved in the planning of Casablanca and particularly of its Habous ...
How I Tested Revival vs. Ruggable Washable Rugs. I called in two rugs from each brand for hands-on testing: a cotton one and a wool one from Revival, and a shag one and a tufted standard polyester ...