SAOTA and ARRCC
Known for their considered approach to design, creating spaces that are contemporary yet deeply connected to their surroundings, South African-based architecture firm SAOTA and its sister interior-design company, ARRCC, were the natural choices for the design of Aman Residences in Amanjena, Marrakech.
Set within olive groves and palm trees, just beyond Morrocco’s fabled Red City and silhouetted by the High Atlas Mountains, the collection of three private villas is an extension of Amanjena designed by Ed Tuttle in 2000.
Integrating Moroccan craftsmanship with Aman’s refined design philosophy and signature simplicity, the villas’ architecture and interiors embrace this sense of serenity, remaining deeply connected to the surrounding landscape. Drawing from Morocco’s architectural heritage, the villas use a restrained palette of textured plaster, stone, and intricate detailing, echoing the resort’s quiet elegance. With earth-toned walls and reflective water elements creating a calm, immersive environment. While terraces, shaded colonnades, and open-air living spaces provide a natural flow between indoors and out, reinforcing Aman’s relationship with nature and light.
Commenting on the project and their design approach, Roxanne Kaye, the SAOTA principal leading the project, says“The architecture is about purity of space and an intuitive flow. From arrival to the layered internal spaces, courtyards, and water elements, the experience unfolds with intention, evoking a sense of tranquillity.”
Mark Rielly of ARRCC agrees, “The interiors in addition to each bespoke furniture piece reflect Amanjena’s design language – timeless, authentic, and rooted in place.”
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