"His client wanted a house that could work as both a quiet retreat and a place to host creative friends from around the world. Not exactly opposing needs, but close enough to make things tricky. Bengebara's solution was DDAR, a 300-square-meter villa that sits on 25 acres of agricultural land. The French-Moroccan architect calls it "an observatory open to time and the events of nature," which sounds poetic but actually makes sense when you see how the building works with its surroundings."
"The house looks like it grew from the landscape itself. Its minimalist forms nod to traditional Moroccan building methods while creating thoroughly modern spaces inside. What works about this approach is Bengebara's restraint-he didn't try to impose some foreign architectural vision on the Moroccan countryside. Instead, he let the place inform the design, respecting both the physical landscape and building traditions while creating spaces that feel completely contemporary."
DDAR is a 300-square-meter villa located thirty minutes outside Essaouira on 25 acres of agricultural land. The design reads as an observatory open to time and natural events, integrating minimalist forms with traditional Moroccan building methods. The house unfolds across multiple levels and includes multiple lounges, a bar, bedrooms, gallery spaces, a kitchen opening to dining areas, a rooftop terrace, and outdoor lounge among date palms. Bioclimatic engineers optimized orientation, window placement, and wind patterns to provide year-round comfort without air conditioning or heating. Solar panels supply electricity and smart water management addresses regional water scarcity. Interior displays emphasize North African art and modern design.
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