Dar Hudhud
Project location:
Ourika Valley, in the Atlas Mountains
Design scope:
Architectural and interior design
Design type:
Guest house
Project size:
215 m2 interior space in two levels on 500 m2 site
Key features:
- Meandering layout, taking advantage of a small awkward shaped parcel.
- Blending in with neighbors, using local construction materials.
- Protecting privacy while allowing views out to mountains.
- Unconventional shapes and design elements to create a unique memorable place for visitors.
- Blending traditional and early-modern finishes, furnishings.
- Custom designed steel framed windows and doors.
Situated within a small wedge-shaped parcel of land, this guest house unfolds in a meandering layout, making good use of the challenging site. The house harmoniously blends with the neighbors due to its form and use of local construction materials. Despite the proximity to the road, the project ensures privacy without compromising the breathtaking mountain views. This is achieved through strategically placed glazing and terraces and breeze block screens, all of which frame the picturesque landscape.
The building’s unconventional shape and design elements set it apart, creating a unique and memorable experience for visitors. The custom designed steel door and window frames are a nod to early modern architecture in Morocco. The fusion of traditional and modern finishes and furnishings resulting in an environment that is both timeless and contemporary.
