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Rak House: Embracing Opulent Minimalism in Casablanca



In Casablanca, Morocco, Studio CAYS has reimagined the traditional home design with their 2024 project, the Rak House. This extraordinary house challenges conventional living arrangements, creating a grand, open-concept space that seamlessly blends the interior and exterior.
Featuring a 18-meter-long and 12-meter-wide reception area, the Rak House prioritizes harmonious living, with a vast living room and expansive dining area that cater to both intimate and social moments.

About Rak House
In the heart of Casablanca, Morocco, Studio CAYS has crafted a captivating masterpiece, the Rak House. Designed in 2024, this remarkable residence challenges the conventions of traditional living, offering a harmonious blend of space, functionality, and exquisite aesthetics. A Grand Embrace: The Spacious Living Experience
Stepping into the ground floor, one is immediately struck by the sheer grandeur of the reception area, spanning an impressive 18 meters (59 feet) in length and 12 meters (39 feet) in width. This expansive space, envisioned as a vast embrace, seamlessly integrates a majestic living room and dining area, redefining the boundaries of domestic life.
Mastering Proportions, Embracing Harmony
Challenging the standard norms, the design team meticulously crafted each element to foster a sense of comfort and balance. Imagine a sofa nearly 9 meters (29 feet) long and a dining table stretching 5 meters (16 feet), inviting the inhabitants to fully immerse themse...
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