Winter sun at L’Amandier, Morocco

Posted by Mikaela (Morocco based) on April 13th, 2011 · Leave a comment

Ever get the feeling that the winter months in Europe go on far too long? Do you long for the sunshine and the feeling that the sky is soaring high above you rather than lurking overhead as a murky grey mass? We most definitely do, which is one of the reasons we love Morocco so [...]

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A Berber Farm: the concept

Posted by Mikaela (Morocco based) on July 31st, 2010 · Leave a comment

The overall design of the communal gardens at L’Amandier Villas in Morocco, have taken shape. Our wonderful sustainable landscaper, Heloise Chandless, has created our final concept; the Berber Farm. She also came up with two other excellent designs, but this was the winner. It fits completely within our criteria to respect the local environment, geography [...]

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Keeping it local: manufacturing bricks on site

Posted by Mikaela (Morocco based) on July 23rd, 2010 · Leave a comment

I am constantly surprised at how ‘in-house’ it is possible to keep supplies and services throughout the duration of the project here at L’Amandier. It’s a hive of activity and keeps the local labour employed, but also saves unecessary transport and haulage (a plus for ecological reasons). A few weeks ago, I arrived on site [...]

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