Marrakesh Airport - Tradition Meets Contemporary Perfectly

I've just been lucky enough to spend a week in Morocco, swamped in pattern and colour.  As I left the country, a further treat was in store - Marrakesh Airport's extended contemporary wing.  Designed by French practice CR Architects, it was finished in March 2009. There's a wonderfully calm feel to the space, I think created by the diffused patterned light. The contemporary take on traditional patterns can be viewed from afar or close up.  Altogether wonderful.

 The roof is covered with 72 photovoltaic pyramids - a great example of aesthetics meeting functionality beautifully.