Moroccan Interiors

Taschen Interiors

by Lisa Lovatt-Smith

A temptation to dream This book explores contemporary interiors in the sun-soaked land that stretches from the Sahara to the Morocco. The diversity is the rural pis? architecture of the south is a far cry from the Hispano-Mooresque ornamental beauty of the imperial cities. Moroccan Interiors are as endlessly varied as the country itself, from the restored palaces in the medina of Marrakesh (where aesthetes of the international set now live) to humble troglodyte fishermen's homes at Sidi Moussa d?Aglou. The colorful palette of this country and the light there themselves suffuse these very different homes with a vitality that is as distinctive to modern Morocco as it is a reflection of contemporary trends in d?cor worldwide. The Lisa Lovatt-Smith was born in 1967 in Barcelona of British parents. She has since lived in London, Madrid and Milan. At eighteen she began a meteoric career at the various international editions of Vogue. She has since decided to concentrate on writing in Paris, her chosen home, where she lives with her daughter.

Genres: Design, Photography, Travel

319 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Manik Sukoco · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would like to add to my previous reveiw some more practical notes on the contents of the book. The book is seperated into different regions and cities of Morocco and almost all the homes featured are renovations of delightful, but previously run down, Moroccan palaces and estates. In all but one home the owners are Europeans who have settled, or reside much of the year, in Morocco. This is important because, until recently, the Moroccans themselves weren't much interested in preserving thier architectural history, preferring to knock down old buildings and replace them with new ones. Neither were they much interested in preserving thier own style. The Europeans however were devoted to preserving both and created a movement, over time, within the country for Moroccans to begin to do the same. Each home featured reveals the owners deep love for Morocco and for its history. The photographs are lush and beautiful, and the wealth of ideas for interior design and architecture are matched by few books available today.

[Scoats · Rating 5 out of 5]

I page through this while waiting for people to arrive at the Ranch.

I got it after my friend Peggy died. Lots of interesting pictures.

There's not a lot I can borrow for use at the Ranch, but I still enjoy paging through it a lot. Maybe some day I'll actually read it in a linear fashion.

[Scoats · Rating 5 out of 5]

I page through this while waiting for people to arrive at the Ranch.

I got it after my friend Peggy died. Lots of interesting pictures.

There's not a lot I can borrow for use at the Ranch, but I still enjoy paging through it a lot. Maybe some day I'll actually read it in a linear fashion.

[Jaimesummer Sammons · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the stack that always sits by my daybed, has lots of round cup stains-tea, coffee and wine.

[Michael Heath-Caldwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good, large book on Moroccan architecture and interiors.

[Michael Heath-Caldwell · Rating 1 out of 5]

Good book on Morroccan interiors.