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Contemporary Bedroom - Bedroom Large trendy master medium tone wood floor, brown floor and wall paneling bedroom photo with blue walls

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Contemporary Kids - Toddler

Large trendy girl room photo with purple walls, a brown floor, and wall paneling.

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Contemporary Bedroom - Bedroom Large trendy master medium tone wood floor, brown floor and wall paneling bedroom photo with blue walls

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Blue Rock, Casablanca, Morocco,

Green Clay Architecture

[decorworks]

Moroccan riads influence tiled interior of LA restaurant Zizou

Moroccan influences and materials create an "urban oasis" at this restaurant in Los Angeles, which owners Maati Zoutina and Boris Macquin designed and built themselves. Situated in the Lincoln Heights neighbourhood, Zizou is a venture by two friends – a sound designer and an architect – who combined their skills and knowledge to bring their joint vision to life.

The bar area at Zizou is cosy and atmosphericThe pair found an abandoned former restaurant that they planned to renovate, but the building did not have the required permits and had to be entirely demolished. "We discovered this place by accident but immediately fell in love with the genius loci of it," the duo told Dezeen. "Our goal was to recreate the same atmosphere that we originally felt in this vacated building."

A variety of patterned tiles throughout the interior were sourced from Morocco, along with decorative tablesThey decided to keep the same footprint, height and general layout of the original building, then develop the interior concept around music. While waiting for permits during the Covid-19 pandemic, Zoutina and Macquin began designing the speakers that would eventually be installed in the space.

Owners Maati Zoutina and Boris Macquin based the restaurant's concept around music and built the sound system themselvesThe pair then landed of a Moroccan-influenced aesthetic that dictated the mood throughout the interior and exterior spaces, as well as the materials and furniture pieces – many of which were recycled or repurposed. "While aiming to respect the original charm of the space, we decided to develop our project around the music and the conviviality, two aspects that are often put aside in restaurants here in Los Angeles," they said. "We wanted to create an urban oasis tucked away from the noisy street and inspired by Moroccan riads."

Zellige tiles cover large areas of the walls, floors and cabinetsTaking their time, Zoutina and Macquin sourced materials and experimented with design choices and products, creating their own lamps, surfaces and other items to populate the space. "Our budget for this project was extremely low, however, our strength was that we had time and that we both knew how to build," they said.

The restaurant blends indoor and outdoor dining, creating an "urban oasis" in LAInside Zizou, the vibe is warm and cosy, with plenty of natural light flowing into the dining area through the large opening to the patio. A variety of yellow, green and red zellige tiles with various patterns and textures – all hand-selected in Morocco and shipped over with other decor items – are installed without grout across large areas of the walls and floor.

Great White Melrose in LA offers outdoor dining on a pink-plaster patio

Cabinets and counters are also tiled, while podiums that support the large wooden speakers are formed from vertical straight-stack bricks. Outside, a terracotta-toned planter was built around the perimeter with a stepped form so it could also be used for seating.

The duo designed and built the entire restaurant themselvesFoliage covers the tall boundary wall, which is integrated with glass bricks that are also used in the darker, atmospheric bar area. Mid-century-style chairs and stools contrast highly decorative and colourful Moroccan tables.

A planters around the perimeter doubles as bench seating for outdoor dining"Being able to work all craftmanship elements ourselves has been our main ally in order to create an organic result; something beautiful, laid-back and not pretentious," Zoutina and Macquin said. Other recent additions to the ever-evolving restaurant scene in Los Angeles include Holy Basil Market, a tiny Thai eatery designed by Weiszblüth & Brown, and Uchi West Hollywood, in which ORA utilised the city's fallen street trees. The photography is by Jordan DeGaetano. Read the full article

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8th Global Fashion and Design Week Noida 2024: Celebrating International Creativity and Cultural Diversity

Noida, India – The 8th Global Fashion and Design Week Noida 2024 concluded on a high note, leaving a lasting impression on attendees and participants alike. The event, led by Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios, showcased the immense talent and creativity of students from the AAFT School of Fashion and Design, firmly placing them on the global map of design.

Sandeep Marwah, in his opening remarks, expressed his pride and joy in witnessing the hard work and dedication of AAFT students. “Hard work pays in life, and I am happy that students of AAFT School of Fashion and Design have understood the working style at AAFT, which has brought them instantly on the World Map of Design. The Fashion School of AAFT provides them unique opportunities throughout the year and international exposure beyond their expectations.”

The ceremonial lamp lighting ceremony was graced by esteemed personalities like Meenu Mahajan: Mrs. India from Jammu, Hemant Sud: Principal Designer, Immediate Past Chairman, IIID Delhi, Rishu Anand: Chairman, IIID – Delhi, Dr. Harish Tripathi: Principal Architect, Managing Committee Member, IIID Delhi, Pooja Dua: Actor, Vipul Singh: Hon. Secretary IIID DRC, Director- Design Accord, M B Ravikumar: Architect & Interior Designer, Hon. Secretary, IIID Delhi

The event featured an array of garments that celebrated the cultural diversity of numerous countries, designed by the talented students of AAFT: Morocco: Garments by Arjun & Rajshree, Ethiopia: Designs by Simran Rankawat, Russia: Cultural influences in the designs by Rishnika, Chhavi, and Shivani, Brazil: Impressive range by Anushka, Riya, and Aditi Batra, USA: Creative pieces by Rehab Fatima, Paraguay: Highlighted by designer Imran and Chile: Colorful range by Junaid

Adding to the grandeur of the event, two coffee table books were launched, designed by young designers from the AAFT School of Fashion Communication: “Zodiac Symbolism” by Digbijoy Majumdar, “Red Indians” by Rashi Khajuria

The 8th Global Fashion and Design Week Noida 2024 was not just a fashion show; it was a celebration of excellence, creativity, and cultural exchange. The event featured garments influenced by the culture of 72 countries of the World.

The event drew a full house of fashion enthusiasts, industry experts, and media representatives, all of whom were captivated by the spectacular displays and the innovative designs showcased.

Sandeep Marwah’s vision and leadership have once again positioned AAFT as a beacon of creativity and excellence in the fashion industry. The Global Fashion and Design Week has set new benchmarks, offering students an unparalleled platform to display their talents and gain invaluable international exposure. The event was supported by International Chamber of Media and Entertainment Industry.

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Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi: Location, Cost & Architecture

The Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi is really a sight to behold with its breathtaking architecture and Arabian-inspired design. One of the top 5-star hotels in the world, the opulent hotel is highly regarded. Visitors can enjoy a beautiful combination of opulent luxury and indigenous culture at the palace. The Emirates Palace, located in the center of Abu Dhabi, is near a number of the major tourist attractions and important metropolitan commercial hubs. One of the notable properties in the United Arab Emirates, the palace opened its doors to the public in 2005. The palace, which cost an astounding $3 billion to construct, is without a doubt the most costly hotel ever constructed. People routinely visit the palace.

The palace, which is situated on the Arabian Gulf coast, features a private beach, landscaped pools, a private marina with views of the city, a deluxe spa with the greatest services, including 24-carat gold facials, and some of the top dining establishments serving delectable Emirati specialties. The Emirates Palace, one of the most well-known monuments in the city, is a traveler's paradise and among the top attractions in Abu Dhabi where an emirates visa for Morocco citizens is eligible.

Location

The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center and the Abu Dhabi International Airport are all 25 minutes drive from the Emirates Palace Hotel, which is centrally located in the city. All the major tourist sites and the shopping haven Marina Mall are accessible by foot from the hotel. Both tourists and travelers on business will find the Emirates Palace to be conveniently located. The Emirates Palace can be visited at any time. The opulent property is frequently visited by travelers all year round. It's the ideal fusion of history and culture, iconic sites and glistening turquoise waters, and so much more.

The Palace Architecture – Beautifully Gold and Irresistibly Magnificent

British architect John Elliot was responsible for creating the magnificent palace structure. As you enter the palace's magnificent entryway, you'll notice a striking gold accent that permeates the interior's elegant hallways and grand halls. The gold utilized in the construction pays homage to the Arabian deserts' golden sands. The palace has 114 beautiful domes, the largest of which is in the center and is made of gold, crystals, and a mother of pearl. The 22-carat gold leaf that surrounds the inside of it is the most gorgeous component.

The palace also has over 1,002 chandeliers, along with other charming handmade walls that highlight the grandeur of the building. During the day, the gold combines well with the surrounding lush vegetation, the crystal-clear sky, and the silvery water fountains. The dome of the palace appears to have an endless rainbow hue at night because of subtle illumination variations. One of the top destinations for Abu Dhabi sightseeing is The Emirates Palace, where guests may stroll along the private beach and take in the scenery while watching the sunset. Apply emirates visa for Morocco nationals if you want to explore UAE. 

Other Reasons to fall in Love with This Palace

Every visitor to the hotel, whether they are from Abu Dhabi or elsewhere, will be astounded by its extreme elegance. Visitors and residents of the resort can participate in a variety of recreational and athletic pursuits at the Beach Club after a day of relaxation on the grounds. The Emirates is the ideal location for an unforgettable vacation, a flawlessly spectacular wedding, or distinctive corporate events. One of the biggest conference and meeting rooms in the entire world is on the property. Visitors may indulge in everything from a manicure to a Moroccan Hamam treatment in the palace's opulent spa, which draws influence from the United Arab Emirates' rich cultural past. Anyone who plans a stay at the Emirates Palace Hotel has something to offer. The interior of the property, Sarab Land, is the ideal location for your kids to have their own area and engage in entertaining games and activities. When you use other royal amenities, the hotel personnel will be glad to watch over your kids.

The Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi is a lovely vacation spot for you and your loved ones. It offers top services and top-notch dining options to make your stay pleasant and comfortable. Planning your Abu Dhabi travel itinerary must include a stop at the Emirates Palace. You will undoubtedly be in awe of the stunning interior and first-rate amenities. An emirates visa for Morocco passport holders is required to visit this Emirates Palace.

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STUDIO PERREGALI, Interior Design, Tangier, Morocco, 2009, Photography by SIMON WATSON

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Architecture Brief - Task 1 (Pre-production: Inspiration)

Ferdinando Scianna often included buildings and stairs in his work, he wasn’t massively known for colour work but I love the colours in this interior shot of a spiral staircase in the Vatican museums. I enjoy that there’s a single person walking up these stairs, it makes them seem so much larger.

I love this Rene Burri shot of the national congress building in Brazil, I really like how the person walking through the frame gives the buildings a much grander scale as two massive looming figures. There’s an interaction at play here.

The next two images are by commercial architecture photographer Theo Tzia, they are both interior shots of two very different spaces. I like how they both show the space in the best possible way, despite being so different in size. Theo manages to photograph buildings and spaces that really showcase the architects vision.

This is architecture from more of a fine art viewpoint and I really like it. It took me a while to realise the person in the image is lying down with their bag next to them, I think this is a walkway connecting two buildings. I just find this image very appealing.

Another image by Rene Burri that shows an apartment building made in the 1930′s in Paris, almost brutalist looking and very harsh.

While the building in this Trente Parke image is the background detail I still believe it’s a massive part of this photograph and what I love most about it is the light falling on it. For me, it really highlights the shape of this building and draws me straight to it.

 I really like Lorenzo Meloni’s shot of this housing estate in Paris, the way the light is falling on it, the fact it shows the buildings wrap around curve too. I find myself drawn to a lot of “urban” housing buildings, things like the Glasgow tenements of the 1960′s.

Iwan Baan’s photo’s of the Harbin opera house really give you a sense of scale and really capture the architects vision for this space.

This is a University building in Morocco, photographed by Doublespace Photography. At first glance, you would be forgiven for thinking this was a modern art museum building. The time of day, angles and lack of people really give this image it’s power. This, to me was the best way to show how incredible this building is, waiting for the right moment really paid off.

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Menara Airport Marrakech

This spring I visited Marrakech for the very first time. The first acquaintence with this Moroccan city is this very modern contemporary airport. Something which I certainly did not expect!

I really loved the look and feel. Such a great design by E2A Architects. There is a lot of detail when you look closer. What I found very striking was the roof in front of the building that was ‘flying’ outwards. There was an overhang of 24 metres long, incorporated with a mosaic pattern which gave a beautiful shadow play inside and out. I also really liked the terminal arrival. It was a big glass dome, with al lot of detail on the glass and round shapes hanging on the ceiling, very spacious.                

So when you visit the Menara airport in Marrakech, take your time and look around before you visit the city.

(Photos: own)

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October 26, 2020 | Bloomsbury

There are a lot of books on ancient Egypt and quite a few on contemporary/modern Egypt, too. I got an email from someone who mentioned Bloomsbury (and their imprint I. B. Tauris); so, out of curiosity, I checked out this publisher’s website. Of course, my eye was caught on Middle East / North African Studies, because Egypt is in North Africa. The first two titles on the page was Egyptian related:

Egyptian Cinema and the 2011 Revolution: Film Production and Representing Dissent (2020; Ahmed Ghazal)

According to the book’s summary, “Egypt’s film industry is the largest in the Middle East, with an output that spreads across the region and the world. In the run-up to and throughout the 2011 Revolution, a complex relationship formed between the industry and the people’s uprising. ...”

When my friend recommended the Bittersweet (2010) film to me, he did mention that the film was done before the revolution... Hm.

The Egyptian Coffeehouse: Culture, Politics and Urban Space (2020; Dalia Mostafa and Amina Elbendary)

According to the book’s summary, “... Despite the coffeehouse’s cultural centrality and socio-political importance in Egypt, academic research and publications on its significance remain sparse. This volume aims to fill this gap by presenting, for the first time in English, a full study analysing the importance of the coffeehouse as an urban phenomenon, with its cultural, historical, economic and political significance in contemporary Egyptian society.”

The summary also brings up the revolution in 2011.

My understanding, from friends, is that these coffeehouses (or ahwas) are predominantly male domains. There are ones that women go to, but, for the most part, it’s usually only men in them. I also heard that these persons can spend hours upon hours in these places. The younger men (or boys) would do their homework at these tables (or so they say).

I’d be curious to read this book.

The other upcoming publications on this first page were on Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, and Ethiopia. 

Out of further curiosity, I (searched and) found another Egypt-related book—an edited collection—in their catalogue: Ancient Egypt in the Modern Imagination: Art, Literature and Culture (2020; Eleanor Dobson and Nichola Tonks). The book’s summary is as follows:

Ancient Egypt has always been a source of fascination to writers, artists and architects in the West. This book is the first study to address representations of Ancient Egypt in the modern imagination, breaking down conventional disciplinary boundaries between fields such as History, Classics, Art History, Fashion, Film, Archaeology, Egyptology, and Literature to further a nuanced understanding of ancient Egypt in cultures stretching from the eighteenth century to the present day, emphasising how some of the various meanings of ancient Egypt to modern people have traversed time and media.

Divided into three themes, the chapters scrutinise different aspects of the use of ancient Egypt in a variety of media, looking in particular at the ways in which Egyptology as a discipline has influenced representations of Egypt, ancient Egypt's associations with death and mysticism, as well as connections between ancient Egypt and gendered power. The diversity of this study aims to emphasise both the multiplicity and the patterning of popular responses to ancient Egypt, as well as the longevity of this phenomenon and its relevance today.

And I am actually very interested to read it. I mean... this very blog is on this topic. Sort of? I am passively (and maybe sometimes actively) looking for (ancient) Egypt in things that I read and watch, which are pretty modern. Obviously, my “reviews” are not, if at all, critical. Nonetheless...

Also, I feel I ought to look (read) those books discussed in this collection, which include those written by William S. Burroughs and Christian Jacq (at least that’s all I can determine from the table of contents alone).

You can preview the interior on Google Books.

On another note, you can view the publisher’s books on Egyptology here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/academic/academic-subjects/classical-studies-and-archaeology/egyptology/.

They also have a couple of books on Egypt on their open access website here: https://www.bloomsburycollections.com/search?searchString=egypt. 

There are SO many books on Egypt... I’ll never read them all. Breaks my heart, really. Doesn’t help that I want to read books from everywhere else, too.

Did you see any books worth remarking upon?

[Screenshot of a webpage from www.bloomsbury.com/]

[architectureandfilmblog]

Millard House, Frank Lloyd Wright, 1923 (Westworld Season 2).

15 TV SHOWS FOR ARCHITECTURE ENTHUSIASTS

For those of us are who are starting to exhaust the movie offerings on our streaming services, box set bingeing also has the advantage of reducing the time we waste constantly having to choose something to watch :-). These shows all offer some architectural escapism in a drama or comedy format -  I’ll save the documentary and renovation-type programs for another list.

1. MAD MEN (2007-15) This was a series laden with interior design porn. The show took a few architectural field trips, to places such as Anderson Canyon, and Pereira & Luckman’s 1951 Fox Residence, but mostly they focused on meticulously-curated Mid Century Modern sets.

2. WESTWORLD (2016-) The architectural appeal of this show initially lay in the juxtaposition of those vast, sweeping, landscapes with the pristine (if fairly generic) minimalism of the Corporate Hub, a sort of reverse skyscraper stacked, Bond-style, within a mesa. In Season 2, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Millard House made repeated appearances.

3. THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE (2015-17) This show had a distinctive aesthetic and a love of architecture - especially where it could be used to represent chilly and impersonal beauty. Its glass towers and minimalist interiors had the potential to feel over-stylised, but they did embody an antiseptic elegance that mirrored the show’s themes.

4. GAME OF THRONES (2011-19) Along with physical locations which included Ait Ben Haddou (Morocco), Fort Manoel (Malta), and Doune Castle (Scotland), many of the sets were directly inspired by real-world architecture, such as Frank Lloyd Wright’s textile block houses, and Albert Speer’s buildings for the Third Reich.

5. THE SIMPSONS (1989-) Modern architecture has found itself the butt of many a Simpsons’ joke over the years, from Frank Gehry finding inspiration in a piece of crumpled wastepaper, to the neighbours who renovate their house back to its “Neutra bones” and get it featured in Dwell.  In other episodes, Rem Koolhaas teaches ‘lego architecture’; and Troy Mclure lives in a house inspired by John Lautner’s Chemosphere.

6. STRANGER THINGS (2016-) There’s architectural inspiration here both visual and conceptual, from the Brutalist Hawkins Lab, to the way even the most conventional buildings have the capacity to become organic and ephemeral, as a spatially impossible world begins to seep through their walls.

7. CHERNOBYL (2019) Despite its bleakness, the world of this show is compelling. There is the unsuspecting orderliness of the pre-disaster ranks of concrete apartment blocks, with their neat communal gardens. The appalling fascination of the event itself, in which man-made structures instantly become lethal on an unimaginable scale. And finally there is the perennial fascination of the ‘deserted city’ - an urban area suddenly abandoned, first to domestic animals, and then to a reclaiming wilderness.

8. HOMECOMING (2018) Quirkiness can often feel contrived and over-the-top in contemporary movies/TV, and that can extend to the production design. Homecoming isn’t afraid to be a bit more considered, restrained, and original, and it’s more compelling (and blackly funny) as a result. The drab, muted palette of the interiors - even the lavish Geist corporate headquarters and tastefully decorated “hip but masculine” Homecoming Centre  - lends them a kind of impersonal-80′s-office-building-vibe (those occasional pebble-dashed interior walls help too) which perfectly embodies the show’s themes. 

9. BLACK MIRROR (2011-) This anthology series was set in an alternate reality, in which often the only sign that we weren’t in our current world was the technology. That, and the fact that a disproportionately large number of its usually British characters lived in Modernist houses. Architectural highlights include The Entire History of You, Bandersnatch, and Nosedive.

10. BIG LITTLE LIES (2017) Sure, some of the houses were nice (Celeste and Perry’s especially) but what really put me in the mood to start sketching rooflines and cantilevers was the way the community was situated within that epic landscape.

11. KILLING EVE (2018-) There’s plenty of world-class architecture on show as Villianelle gets up to no good in a dizzying array of European locations, returning intermittently to a candy-coloured Parisian apartment (and some of those clothes are architecture in their own right.) Season 2 features some contemporary British architecture.  

12. HOUSE OF CARDS (2013- 18) This show featured David Fincher’s trademark palette of sparse, muted elegance, with plenty of contemporary classic interiors, and a whole lotta plantation shutters.

13. DEVS (2020) Although the aesthetic wasn’t always to my taste, this Alex Garland mini-series reflected again his interest in juxtaposing contemporary architecture with nature, previously demonstrated in films EX MACHINA, and ANNHILIATION.

14. DOWNTON ABBEY (2010-15) The titular estate is actually the Victorian Highclere Castle in Hampshire, built in the Jacobethan style by the architect Charles Barry, with a garden by Capability Brown. The Dower House is a private residence in Surrey (and not designed by Cristopher Wren, as it purports to be in the show).

15. TOP OF THE LAKE S1 (2013) This first season was distinguished by spectacular and atmospheric settings. Conventional architectural symbolism was rife, with no prizes for guessing that (spolier >) it was not Matt Mitcham’s messy and architecturally straightforward A Frame, but rather Al’s modernist, minimalist “lakeside mansion”, that contained the truly sinister and duplicitous villian. The show took this familiar metaphor one step further, by providing a residence for Johnno, the most trustworthy male character, that was the absolute antithesis of Al’s sleekly extravagant lair: a tiny 2-man tent. Image via loveisspeed.blogspot)