Getting the doors right…

Posted by Mikaela (Morocco based) on July 15th, 2009 · Leave a comment

One of the important visions for the L’Amandier villas is the sense of openness; with the interior of the villa flowing out to the external surroundings and view, whilst still retaining privacy. All the villas are situated around the edge of the plateau, with the terraces facing out towards the spectacular views; whether north or [...]

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Site visit (29 May)

Posted by Mikaela (Morocco based) on June 1st, 2009 · Leave a comment

On site on Saturday morning were myself, Philippe, Said, Sherif (the contractor) and the ironmonger who will be making the external window and door frames. The patio doors in the salon (and the bedrooms) are floor to ceiling and provide an unrestricted view of the surrounding mountains. The ironwork is forged by hand and it [...]

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The road to L’Amandier

Posted by Mikaela (Morocco based) on March 2nd, 2009 · Leave a comment

The track, leading from the main road to the L’Amandier villas is a beautiful drive through a pine forest, flanked by mountains. But it’s been providing us with a few challenges over the last few weeks as a result of unprecedented rainfall. The earth became so wet and churned up that the trucks couldn’t make [...]

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