African Design Magazine March 2017 | Page 53

African project Radisson Blu , Marrakesh – Morocco

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The Radisson Blu Hotel Marrakesh has just officially opened its doors . Xavier Guerrand Hermes and the investment fund Actif Invest invited Atelier Pod to design the accommodation of their new Marrakesh property operated by the Carlson
Rezidor hotel chain . The main design challenge was to create a contemporary and innovative aesthetic recalling the essence of the red city . The hotel is located in Gueliz , and is part of a mixeduse property including apartments and a shopping centre called “ Carre Eden ”. The design team had a tailored approach of extending the urban dynamic of the city to provide a relaxing , atypical atmosphere .