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Sharjah Architecture Triennial Presents "A Journey into Architecture Archives" Focused on Baghdad, Damascus, and Tunis

Reyyan Dogan — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000

The Sharjah Architecture Triennial (SAT) presents A Journey into Architecture Archives: Baghdad, Damascus, Tunis, curated by George Arbid, on view from May 2 to July 12, 2026, at Al Qasimiyah School. Developed as part of SAT's long-term research program, the project continues the institution's commitment to documenting and safeguarding architectural archives across the Arab world. Bringing together archival materials, physical models, and newly commissioned films, the exhibition examines how architectural histories are constructed, preserved, and revisited over time.

Royal Thai Embassy / OUALALOU+CHOI

Pilar Caballero — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 03:00:00 +0000

Located in the prestigious diplomatic district of Rabat, the new Royal Thai Embassy sits on a strategic site in the country's capital. Though the initial brief was to rehabilitate an existing dilapidated villa, we realized that with a similar investment in time and budget, it would be preferable to demolish the existing building and construct a new one that would be better adapted to its role as an embassy.

Populous Completes Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat as Morocco’s New National Venue

Reyyan Dogan — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:30:00 +0000

The Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat has officially opened as Morocco's new national stadium, following its inauguration by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan on September 4, 2025. Designed by Populous, the stadium has a capacity of 68,700 and was developed under the direction of the National Agency for Public Facilities of Morocco to meet FIFA standards, enabling it to host matches up to the semi-finals of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The redevelopment replaces the original 1983 stadium, positioning it as Morocco's flagship sports venue ahead of a series of international events.

Centre de Congrès Rabat / Bofill Taller de Arquitectura

Valentina Díaz — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000

As a relatively young institution, the Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique solidified its identity with the architecture of its second campus in Rabat. Phase one of the masterplan opened in the autumn of 2024 and includes a conference centre hosting events of all different types, capacities, and participants, e.g. faculty lectures, industry conferences, and public performances. Beyond the provision of these facilities, the brief wanted the building to contribute to the overall character of the university and the quality of life on its campus.

Descartes School / CoCo architecture + Arpio Architects

Andreas Luco — Sun, 01 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000

CoCo architecture, representative of the project management team, was named the winner of the international competition organized by the French Embassy and the AEFE for the renovation and extension of the Lycée Français Descartes in Rabat. The project management team consists of CoCo architecture as lead contractor, Arpio architect as co-contractor, Diagonale, AcousticA, and BASE paysage. The openwork architecture, which connects directly with the tree canopy and creates a play of green spaces and patios, was particularly noteworthy at the AFEX 2023 awards. The French high school in Rabat has 200 students, from sixth grade to preparatory classes. Cramped in old buildings spread across two sites on either side of an avenue, the school launched this huge project to streamline and improve its aging facilities. The new buildings, therefore, have the dual purpose of resolving functional issues and creating a new, attractive image that contributes to France's cultural influence in Morocco.

Competition Council Rabat / PRISM ARCHITECTURE & KD ARCHITECTURE

Miwa Negoro — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0000

PRISM Architecture & KD Architecture, has crafted the award-winning design for the Siège du Conseil de la Concurrence, a landmark office building blending contemporary efficiency with Moroccan architectural symbolism. Winner of the Young Moroccan Architect Award 2024 in the "Best Office Building" category, the project stands as a model of human-centered and environmentally respectful design.

Jacques Chirac School / Saad El Kabbaj + Driss Kettani + Mohamed Amine Siana

Bianca Valentina Roșescu — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Rabat, the capital city of Morocco has a strong cultural and architectural heritage, and the project tries to respond to this heritage by transcribing its spirit, characterized by elegance and sobriety, a sense of historical continuity and harmony. The school is divided into two main entities: the kindergarten and elementary school, and the secondary school, and adding to this, support functions such as administrative offices, library, sports facilities, and an auditorium.

Power, Inequity, and Maps: An Urban Analysis

Matthew Maganga — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:30:00 +0000

The way our world looks like today is a result of centuries and centuries of human migration, of complex natural phenomena that has resulted in the geographic appearance of the world’s continents today. We understand this world through our lived experiences, but we also understand this world through a two-dimensional man-made invention – maps. Maps define the many contested borders of the world and have been used in an oppressive capacity, in particular places, for example, segmenting off sections of a place from marginalised societal groups.

Co-Life: Co-living for elderly

Rene Submissions — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 12:59:00 +0000

Population ageing - an increase in the proportion of older people in a population.
As one of the most significant social changes of the 21st century, it is predicted to impact all sectors including labor and financial markets, housing, health care and social protection.

By 2050, the global population aged 60 years or over is expected to double reaching 2.1 billion. Increased life expectancy and decreased fertility rates mean that older populations in developing regions are growing at higher rates when compared to those in developed regions. Estimations project that by 2050, 79 percent of the world’s older population will be

Wifaq Sport Center / Groupe3 Architectes

Daniel Tapia — Wed, 30 May 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Located in the heart of the Souissi district in Rabat, the Wifaq club benefits from a rich landscape heritage. Upon entering, the visitor finds himself in a particular site, open and wooded, that offers depths of field that provide a sense of well-being, favorable for the practice of outdoor sports. Surrounded by dense and tall windbreak hedges, the site is introverted, protected from its immediate environment. The landscape framework of the plot, reflecting the agricultural past of the suburbs of Rabat whose traces are still present in the area, is indeed characterized by its tall trees which are typically the orchards’ windbreak hedges.

Maroc Telecom / Jean-Paul Viguier Architecture

Javier Gaete — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Like many historic cities, Rabat is proud of its past but also eager to look to the future. The city could not, therefore, avoid the necessity to grow while combining tradition and modernity.

BMCE Headquarters / Foster + Partners

Andrew Rosenberg — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The first regional headquarters branches for Moroccan bank, BMCE (Banque Marocaine du Commerce Exterieur) have opened in Rabat and Casablanca, with a further branch in Fez due to complete shortly – they are the first buildings by Foster + Partners to be completed in Africa. The banks’ contemporary interior is wrapped by a traditional, energy efficient envelope and their design is based on a modular system, which utilises local materials and craftsmanship to create a striking new emblem for BMCE.

Rabat Grand Theatre / Zaha Hadid

Kelly Minner — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 20:00:41 +0000

Following a recent ceremony in Rabat, Morroco, Agence pour l’Aménagement de la Vallée du Bouregreg (The Bouregreg Valley Development Agency) verified that architectural designs will be provided by Zaha Hadid Architects. The program will include three theater spaces, indoor spaces consisting of 2,050-seat and a 520-seat, and a fully-equipped outdoor amphitheater holding up to 7,000 people. The theaters will share back of house facilities, efficiently reducing the size of the building services needed. Creative studios will also be incorporated into this cultural venue. Estimated cost is at 120 Million Euros for the Rabat Grand Theatre.

National Museum of Archaeology and Earth Sciences / archi5 & OKA

Sebastian Jordana — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:30:34 +0000

French architects archi5 and Omar Kobbité Architectes (OKA), have won a competition to design the National Museum of Archaeology and Earth Sciences in Rabat, Morocco. More images and architect’s description after the break.