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This accommodation is a dream for architecture lovers<\/h6>\n
Its contemporary aesthetic and its disruptive design, thanks to its inverted semi-circular arches that achieve a unique and unexpected geometry, are complemented by local materials and features. As is the case with thetadelakt<\/em> for example, that combines well with the terrazzo flooring produced on site or the traditional custom-made Moroccan kitchen on the ground floor of the hotel in which delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners are prepared.<\/p>\n Without exaggerating, we can assure you that this is one of our favourite hotspots for eating in Marrakesh. Because as well as being delicious, the food can be enjoyed both in the lovely terracotta-coloured dining room as well as at the shared table in the courtyard, next to the golden fountain, surrounded by palm trees listening to the birds in the background. It is unbeatable.<\/p>\n Maison Brummell Majorelle\u00a0has a very cosy lounge area with charcoal-coloured walls and ceiling where there is a fireplace, books, magazines and plenty of modular sofas. Next to it, there is a hammam<\/em>\u00a0with a massage room, steam baths and a heated pool, ideal for disconnecting from the bustle of the Medina. On the same floor, we find the lounge, the honesty bar<\/em> – which is a concept that is present in Schallert\u2019s <\/em>three hotels-<\/em>, and the pool, ideal for swimming some lengths or for just chilling in the surrounding areas. On the next floor, which is accessed from the street, we find the lobby, the shop where we can find local products curated by\u00a0Christian Schallert<\/em>, and some of the guest rooms. The rest of the rooms are on the top floor. A total of 8 rooms for 16 guests that are very spacious, comfortable (specially the beds) and with many small details that make for an unforgettable stay.<\/p>\n Another aspect that also gives it a unique personality is its location. Because Maison Brummell Majorelle<\/em> is in a street parallel to Rue Yves Saint Laurent, which means it has views to the famous Majorelle Gardens<\/em>. Although it is outside the Medina (specifically, only a 10-minute taxi ride away), it is in a quiet neighbourhood surrounded by residential villas and very close to the “new” trendy area of Gueliz<\/em>, that we loved. There we can find the best restaurants, really interesting art galleries and some incredible shops such as Norya Ayron<\/em>\u00a0for kaftan shopping, Lalla<\/em>\u00a0for bags or the store called\u00a0Some Slow Concept<\/em>.<\/p>\n As well as experiencing it for ourselves, we chatted with\u00a0Christian Schallert\u00a0<\/em>once more about this new project in this vibrant city. <\/em>Come on in and read.<\/p>\n My first trip to Marrakesh was in 2005 with a group of friends. It was unforgettable. The first time I visited Marrakesh I immediately fell in love with it. It is so close to Barcelona, yet so different at the same time…<\/p>\n It was actually my best friends\u2019 honeymoon. The registry service was held at the Plaza del Duque de Medinaceli in Barcelona, and from there we went to the airport with our backpacks to head out to Marrakesh. We hired a whole Riad just for ourselves and the truth is it was absolutely amazing.<\/p>\n A couple of years later, while I was working as a photographer for a car company that organised trips to Marrakesh, I was lucky enough to take part in one of their tours that always ended with fun dinners and parties in Marrakesh. Those experiences were so rewarding that it made me think that if I ever decided to expand my Hotel Brummell <\/em>brand<\/em>, it would have to be there.<\/p>\n This same idea came to mind again in 2018, when I clearly understood the potential of being able to expand my brand as well as the endless opportunities Marrakesh has to offer.<\/p>\n I have always been drawn to things that are different, surprising, difficult. Marrakesh is all of these and more.<\/p>\n Before getting seriously involved in this project, I would travel a lot to India and Sri Lanka. I\u2019m addicted to culture shocks, to people of all colours and to people that have different perspectives on life.<\/p>\n I grew up next to Heidiland<\/em>, in Austria, and the conventional has always bored me immensely. That might be why Marrakesh is a destination that is always full of surprises for me and that obviously implies great challenges from a professional perspective.<\/p>\n That\u2019s very true. Once I decide to embark on a project, I give it my 100%, because above all, I clearly define what my objective is. The journey towards a goal involves thousands of obstacles, but I am very determined, and I never lose sight of my objective.<\/p>\n My connection to the character in which my brand is inspired, Lord Brian Brummell<\/em>, is not that he was a true dandy (something that I am not) but probably the fact that he was obsessed with detail. And what I have realized is that the best thing about getting older is that, after living in Barcelona for 20 years and travelling all over the world, I have learned a great deal and I have polished my tastes and trained my eye.<\/p>\n I collaborate with very talented people because I know that they are better than me in their fields of expertise. But I think I create good briefings and I have a clear opinion of what I like and dislike.<\/p>\n I also recall when some hotel industry colleagues suggested I take on the transfer of an existing hotel, despite the fact that I was very clear in my mind that I did not want to focus so much on the business plan as on fulfilling a dream. I was certain that I wanted to create something small and new, with few rooms, but centered around architecture and bespoke interiors.<\/p>\n Bergendy Cooke<\/em> pitched her project to me on a handmade presentation made of card and golden features. The presentation showed mystical images of curved bone-coloured tunnels and wild arched openings, a constant play of light and shadows. She put it all inside a really beautiful box and got the job right away.<\/p>\n Bergendy<\/em>\u00a0is not only a really stylish person but someone who has worked with really great names such as Zaha Hadid<\/em>\u00a0and has participated in the design of the Chanel<\/em>\u00a0boutiques for Peter Marino<\/em>.<\/p>\n The truth is that these have been three really crazy years creating\u00a0Maison Brummell<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Bergendy<\/em>\u00a0has been wonderful, and very involved throughout.<\/p>\n I still keep those pencil-sketched doodles that Bergendy <\/em>would show me for the <\/em>look and feel<\/em>. The fa\u00e7ades of the house changed, but the play of the arches was there from the start.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve always enjoyed visiting\u00a0Bergendy<\/em> in her office next to Arc de Triomf in Barcelona. She likes to play around a lot with paper models and that helped me to understand the future building and the ideas that she had in mind. The first time we presented the project to the town hall, they rejected it because they thought that the inverted arches went against their religion and the architectural language of the city.<\/p>\n It took a lot for us to convince them, but we managed it thanks to the help of our local architect, Amine Abouraoui<\/em>.<\/p>\n Curiously, the workers involved in the construction of the building were constantly surprised because nothing was conventional which implied that, in order to do many things, they had to make it up as they went along.<\/p>\n One of the things I love the most is the street-facing fa\u00e7ade, as we had to re-do it several times because it was not at all easy to find the way to create these rounded molds that are so characteristic. Also, I love how the two, wide tunnel-shaped entrances have ended up looking.<\/p>\n The truth is that this building conveys a great sense of peace, because practically all the corners are rounded. This house fits right in and is well adapted to the neighbourhood, to the street, to Marrakesh and Morocco.<\/p>\n We have worked with local people, with artisans and materials from this region. We have only imported some lamps and some pieces of furniture.<\/p>\n But the other interiors are\u00a0bespoke<\/em>, they have been drawn up taking into account the smallest detail and produced in Marrakesh.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve always been drawn to Gueliz for all the reasons you mentioned. You can\u2019t instantly tell that it is cool or interesting. In fact, it can even seem ugly. But I love it because you have to know where to go, and when you do\u2026 it\u2019s really surprising.<\/p>\n In my plans for expanding\u00a0Brummell<\/em>, I first looked for a place in this neighbourhood, but as soon as a friend sent me an email with the file on the land at Majorelle, I was smitten. I couldn\u2019t believe that this location on this street that is so beautiful could be available, right next to the Majorelle Gardens<\/em> and with the famous\u00a0Villa Oasis<\/em>, where Yves Saint Laurent<\/em>\u00a0lived with\u00a0Pierre Berg\u00e9 <\/em>right next door<\/em>. A dream!<\/p>\n I always knew clearly what this house needed. Obviously, this was important for both the briefings and for the architectural team. And yes, in effect, some things have changed along the way.<\/p>\n Initially, it was conceptualised and planned as a house with 15 guest rooms. That is, it had an additional floor. But the proximity to the <\/em>Majorelle Gardens<\/em>\u00a0and some powerful neighbours made us change the project. We also had planned a green rooftop terrace with an infinity pool overlooking the garden. But, again, a neighbour (with connections) forced us to leave the rooftop terrace completely empty.<\/p>\n In any case, I have to say that I am happy with how it all worked out.\u00a0Maison Brummell<\/em>\u00a0is marvellous as it is and there is enough room for everyone.<\/p>\n Thank you very much! I\u2019m pleased to hear this because without the team I am “Mr. Nobody”.<\/em><\/p>\n One thing was the construction, where the team made its mistakes, and another thing has been to create a good team to run the house. People who speak languages, who are friendly, good people and that moreover enjoy their work.<\/p>\n I love to be able to contribute something to this city and that\u2019s why I employ local staff. I want to look after the staff I have chosen, that\u2019s why I cover the cost of the language school so they will learn English.<\/p>\n Additionally, I know this project is still a total challenge and there is a long way to go \u2026 but I\u2019m really pleased with how everything is going now.<\/p>\n Art is always really important to me. Deciding which artist and which paintings or sculptures would become a part of the hotel\u2019s d\u00e9cor was 100% my responsibility. I\u2019ve devoted a lot of time to it. Much more than one imagines, as I know that it is an essential element that provides the personal touch and character that I wanted the house to have. I adore working with artists that I know personally and that inspire me not only through the art that they create.<\/p>\n In the reception area, I have a large painting in white tones made from folded fabric by the king of rugs, Soufiane Zarib<\/em>. In this same area, from the ceiling hangs an extensive and asymmetrical piece made of polished high brass created by the architect Bergendy Cooke<\/em>, who also created a light fitting (Majorelle lamp<\/em>) in this same material, which in itself is a work of art.<\/p>\n On the shelves in the halls, there are pieces by the Barcelona woodworkers:\u00a0Another Again<\/a><\/u><\/em>, and by the artist\u00a0Manolo Men\u00e9ndez(Unvolumen)<\/a><\/u><\/em>. In the common areas on the ground floor, there are original photographs by the photographer\u00a0Maite Carames<\/em><\/a>, and in the guest rooms, there are textile pieces by the Marrakesh-based Belgian artist\u00a0Laurence<\/em>\u00a0(LRNCE<\/em>) and by the Swedish artist Per Henrik Adolfsson<\/em>.<\/p>\n I have also dared to be creative myself. And as I needed to offload my frustration with the problems with the construction of the building, I created three works of abstract art using materials and paint which are very much connected to this construction.<\/p>\n They contacted me almost two years ago by DM on Instagram<\/em>. I saw their profile and right away I suggested we meet. Our first meeting with the founders C\u00e9sar<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em>Josep<\/em> was in my favourite ice-cream parlour in Barcelona and we hit it off right away. To work with Santa Living<\/em> has been one of my best collaborations.<\/p>\n Not only because the quality of their products is top class but also because of the collaboration itself. Fun and work became one and we worked together towards one same goal. The truth is it worked out perfectly. I love the bedcovers and cushions by Santa Living<\/em>, as they give Maison Brummell Majorelle<\/em> a very special touch. And in addition, C\u00e9sar<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0Josep<\/em>\u00a0are brilliant in terms of Marketing and are very well connected with the press.<\/p>\n For lunch, I recommend Plus 61<\/em>\u00a0in Gueliz. Their savoury dishes are delicious but to finish off with their homemade Pannacotta<\/em>\u00a0is outstanding!<\/p>\n Another good plan is to spend the afternoon at\u00a0Les Bains de Marrakech<\/em>\u00a0for\u00a0Hammam<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em>a massage<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>and then relax in their pools.<\/p>\n I also recommend having an ice-cream at the Pavilion<\/em>\u00a0in the huge gardens at\u00a0La Mamounia<\/em>\u00a0<\/em>or to stroll through the Cactus Thieman<\/em>, as I love cacti.<\/p>\n At sunset, it\u2019s great to have an avocado juice with orange and dates on the terrace at\u00a0Atay Caf\u00e9<\/em>, while we gaze at the wonderful views of the Atlas Mountains from the rooftop.<\/p>\n Oh! Another thing I really like is the live show at the Jad Mahal<\/em>\u00a0from 23.30h. Whoops! I\u2019ve already named 6\u2026 (he laughs)\u2026 it\u2019s difficult to choose\u2026<\/p>\n (*)<\/strong> Photos by Ely S\u00e1nchez & Cecilia Camacho.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A perfect balance of spectularity, sophistication, modernity and warmth. Maison Brummell Majorelle\u00a0was built from scratch and, after three years of hard work, the result is this exceptional architectural gem. 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<\/p>\nMaison Brummell Majorelle has everything we need to make us feel even better than at home<\/h6>\n
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<\/p>\nA stone\u2019s throw away from the Majorelle Gardens<\/h6>\n
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<\/p>\nWhen did the Maison Brummell project come about, and why in Marrakesh?<\/h6>\n
\u201cThe first time I visited Marrakesh I immediately fell in love with it.\u201d<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat is your connection with this city?<\/h6>\n
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<\/p>\nA characteristic of all your projects is that you are involved in every stage of these. That is, from the conceptualization to the interior design as well as the curatorship of every last detail, amongst many other things. What do you recall about this last project? And what was the creative process you went through together with the architect Bergendy Cooke?<\/h6>\n
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<\/p>\n\u201cI was certain that I wanted to create something small and new, with few rooms, but centered around architecture and bespoke interiors.\u201d<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nOne of the features that stands out the most in the architecture of Maison Brummell are the inverted arches. How did this such extraordinary idea that provides such an incomparable idiosyncrasy, not just in Marrakesh but beyond, come about?<\/h6>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat other aspects of this project would you highlight in regard to architecture and interior design?<\/h6>\n
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<\/p>\n\u201cThis house fits right in and is well adapted to the neighbourhood.\u201d<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nAnother of the differentiating values of Maison Brummell is its location, as it is directly next to the gardens of the home of Yves Saint Laurent, and is next to Gueliz, a neighbourhood which is in constant transformation where there are many galleries, restaurants and a really interesting atmosphere. What can you tell us about that?<\/h6>\n
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<\/p>\nMaison Majorelle has different spaces and common areas as well as its 8 guest rooms. Were you decided on that distribution from the beginning? Has there been anything that got stuck along the way or that has changed?<\/h6>\n
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<\/p>\nAnother aspect that is not easy to achieve and that you have managed is to count on a good team that is aligned with your values and philosophy, and that in addition to being charming, offers a great service. What is the secret?<\/h6>\n
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<\/p>\nThe hotel also has many pieces of artwork, both in the common areas and the guest rooms. Do you collaborate with any galleries? Which artists are a part of Maison Majorelle?<\/h6>\n
\u201cI have also dared to be creative myself.\u201d<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nIn this project, you have worked with the guys from Santa Living. What can you tell us about this very special collaboration?<\/h6>\n
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<\/p>\nFinally, what are your top 5 favourite spots in Marrakesh?<\/h6>\n
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