Marrakesh Airport (RAK) is a stunning arrival and/or departure point to the chaotic city. Designed by E2A Architects, the building is covered by a dramatic cantilevered structural canopy, protecting the internal spaces from the harsh Moroccan sun. Openings in the structure let in natural light while filtering it with arabesque screens and patterned transparent photovoltaic (PV) cells on the rooftop. The airport terminal feels simultaneously contemporary and vernacular, and is perfectly appropriate for it’s location.
Images by Jonathan Choe
