Evoke the vibrant beauty of the “kingdom of light” with present-day designs that take a cue from the country’s rich architectural history and culture.
Let in the Light
Villa Mabrouka
Aptly translated as “House of Luck,” Villa Mabrouka has had the good fortune of visionary owners. The 1940s-era modernist house was once the residence of late fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and his longtime partner, Pierre Bergé. Now it has been respectfully reimagined as a 12-suite hotel by prodigious British designer Jasper Conran. Abundant natural light; alluring views of the sea; and a materiality that includes mother-of-pearl marquetry, veined marble, brass hardware and ancient tiles make an exquisitely stylish statement. The original garden by Madison Cox has also been extensively restored.
Accent Touches
Luna 8 Ball Chandelier
$2,840 at tazidesigns.com
Euphoria Arabesque in Summer Breeze
To the trade at sonomatilemakers.com
Zellige Moroccan Tile in Indian Saffron
$19.95 per square foot at cletile.com
Elephant Star Tile in Warm
$40 per piece at fireclaytile.com
Tie It All Together
Marrakech Table Lamps by Warner Walcott
Set of two; Inquire at themakersguild.com
Bubble Arrondi Large Curved Ottoman by Sacha Lakic
Inquire at roche-bobois.com
Besti by Atelier Février
From $1,910 per square meter at thefutureperfect.com
Lisa Boquiren is an architecture and design aficionada who provides brand strategy for creative businesses. She has overseen rebranding initiatives at EHDD Architects and the San Francisco Design Center, and she creates convergent conversations on A+D, and presents, at the American Institute of Architects’ San Francisco and Los Angeles chapters. Photo by Thomas Heinser
