Light: a living material

The redevelopment of the Le Meridien hotel in Casablanca seamlessly integrates existing elements with new architectural additions, creating a compelling dialogue between past and present

Hotel Le Meridien, Casablanca, Morocco - Photo © Maurizio Morra
Hotel Le Meridien, Casablanca, Morocco - Photo © Maurizio Morra

Studio Marco Piva‘s design for the Le Meridien hotel in Casablanca identified light as the key design element, capable of enhancing the architectural narrative and becoming the defining storytelling component of the spaces. «With Slamp, we share a vision: light is not merely a technical tool, but a living material, capable of imbuing an environment with identity and evoking emotion in those who experience it. For this reason, we selected the Nuvem and Hugo lamps, perfect for highlighting the project’s key areas and reinforcing its architectural narrative», explains Jennifer Bassani, Chief of Interior Design at Studio Marco Piva.

The Nuvem modular lighting and wall decoration system, designed by Miguel Arruda, was installed in the lobby, positioned between the two main pillars that frame the reception desk. The Hugo suspension lamp was chosen for the bar area of Le Safran restaurant, celebrated for its ability to offer a contemporary interpretation of liquid surfaces.