The architect has added Moroccan craftsmanship to this work on shadow and light, commissioning orangey-ochre benches and curtains directly from Morocco.

He brought back this splendid Berber carpet from the souks of Meknes, to provide a warm welcome at the entrance to the hammam.

He had the walls covered according to the traditional tadelakt technique, which uses a trowel.

He symbolised the legendary Oriental eye by installing especially-made moucharabies.

Wrought iron is also a key feature, particularly on the handrail at the entrance, whose graceful arabesques are repeated in the vestibule tables.