This headquarters building for a shipping company is a rehabilitation and re-use of a structure originally designed as housing. The building's prime port-side location inspired the marine colour and wave-form of the glass curtain wall as well as the boat-hull balcony.
Source: Aga Khan Trust for Culture
See also:
Official Website of Chakib Jaïdi Architects.
http://www.jaidi-design-studio.com/. [Accessed January 18, 2007]