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 a I would like to add to my previous reveiw some more practical notes on the contents of the book.
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.
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. In the stack that always sits by my daybed, has lots of round cup stains-tea, coffee and wine. Very good, large book on Moroccan architecture and interiors.
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