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Launch of the Second Edition of the YMAA in Casablanca and a Heartfelt Tribute to Fouad Akalay
Morocco Architecture News - Oct 22, 2024 - 12:51 1135 views
The Sacré-Cœur Church in Casablanca hosted a memorable evening for the launch of the second edition of the Young Moroccan Architecture Awards (YMAA), under the patronage of the Ministry of National Territory Planning, Urbanism, Housing, and City Policy, dedicated to celebrating architectural excellence.
This event revealed the nominees for this edition, emerging from Morocco’s young architectural scene.
Open to architects under the age of 45, the call for applications aimed to recognize the most innovative and impactful projects, showcasing the dynamism and creativity of the new generation of architects in the kingdom.
The opinion of Mohamed Fikri Benabdallah, chairman of the YMAA jury
The YMAA jury, chaired by architect Mohamed Fikri Benabdallah, announced the 51 nominated projects during an emotion-filled ceremony.
This edition also paid a heartfelt tribute to Fouad Akalay, a visionary architect and founder of the YMAA, whose commitment to Moroccan architecture has left a lasting mark.
Frou Akalay and the members of the jury
A Moving Tribute To Fouad Akalay
The evening began with a deeply emotional moment when Frou Akalay took the floor to deliver a solemn and touching tribute to her late father, Fouad Akalay. Architects and professionals from the sector, who had the privilege of knowing and working alongside him, shared heartfelt memories of their time with him, highlighting the profound impact he had on the profession and the field of architecture. Their stories shed light on his intellectual contributions, his major role in the development of the profession, and the lasting and significant impact he left through the Archimedia Group, touching the audience deeply.
"He had this awareness, as an architect, of being invested in a mission to move forward with all that creativity means in this profession, without ever compromising on the protection, understanding, recognition, and integration of our heritage into the world of architectural creation," said As André Azoulay, advisor to His Majesty Mohammed VI.
Frou Akalay, YMAA 2024
This heartfelt tribute reminded everyone of Fouad Akalay's deep commitment to Moroccan architecture and his unwavering dedication to passing on his passion, forever enriching the collective memory of the profession.
A Ceremony Dedicated To Architectural Excellence
After this moving tribute, the ceremony continued with the introduction of the jury members for this second edition, chaired by Mohamed Fikri Benabdallah, a key figure in Moroccan architecture. The 51 nominated projects, submitted by Moroccan architects under 45 as part of the YMAA call for applications, were then revealed by the jury members and presented to the public. All nominated projects are available online on the official website.
"The Young Moroccan Architecture Awards have established themselves as an essential platform to support and promote the new wave of architects shaping the future of contemporary architecture in Morocco," said Mohamed Fikri Benabdallah, architect and president of the jury.
Save The Date For December 2024 For The Awards Ceremony
The second edition of the Young Moroccan Architecture Awards has generated great enthusiasm, with nearly 200 registrations. The awards ceremony, set to take place in December during a gala evening, will honor one winner per category.
In addition to the category prizes, three prestigious distinctions will be awarded: "Building of the Year," the "Public's Favorite" — the result of an online vote — and the highly anticipated "Fouad Akalay Prize," in tribute to the YMAA founder.
Fouad created this event with the ambition to promote the emergence of young talents and afford them a real chance to stand out in the field of architecture.
List of Projects Nominated for the Young Moroccan Architecture Awards 2024:
These nominations, spread across various categories, highlight the achievements of architects under 45 years of age registered in the competition and who shape and enrich the architectural landscape of Morocco.
Zévaco Special Prize:
Yassine Benkirane – Monument porte d'entrée de Laayoun
Anas Koubaiti – Ribat bioclimatique – Rabat
Health and well-being:
Venus Architecture: Sabrina Choukry & Aya Semlali - Spa hôtel Royal Decameron Tafoukt
Mohamed Yahya El Alj - Clinique dentaire Les Tulipes - Casablanca
Teaching:
Zineb Ajebbar – Le lycée français international, Benguerir
Samia Moukhalid et Mohammed Mjahdi – Lycée Mohammed Ali Skalli, Tanger
Lahkim Youssef – Faculté de médecine des sciences et de la santé - Casablanca
Individual residential real estate:
All In Concept: Sakina Belkasmi & Ahmed Amine Khiyati – Villégiature "L’hermitage" El Menzeh Rabat
Merouane Oussama Zouaoui – Villas des Roses et Villas Fleuries – Rabat
Retail and commercial architecture:
Younes Diouri – Ovillage shopping Casablanca
Merouane Oussama Zouaoui – Sela galerie – Rabat
MDB Architectes – Showroom Electro Bousfiha - Dar Bouazza
Leisure and tourism:
AGA Studio – Centre socio-culturel - Kénitra
Yassine Benkirane – Complexe salle omnisports et piscines olympiques "Les sœurs jumelles"
Lahrech Aziza – Réaménagement et extension d’un club de vacances
Lahkim Youssef – Piscine semi-olympique de Tit Mellil
Interior design and decoration:
Asri Yasser – Siège Label Vie
AGA Studio – Restaurant Da Milena - Rabat
Yassine Benkirane – Appartement CFC
All In Concept: Sakina Belkasmi & Ahmed Amine Khiyati – Extension école E1337 Khouribga – Mine Verte
Muffak M’hammad – Domus Bistro – Tanger
Renovation and rehabilitation:
AGA Studio – Office Headquarter
Lahrech Aziza – Réaménagement du siège de la CDG à Rabat: Entresol - RDC - étage 1 (éspace coworking – salle de conferences – bureaux)
Venus architecture: Sabrina Choukry & Aya Semlali – Villa MB - Casablanca
Loubna Berrada – École Universalis - Casablanca
Lamia Hamriti – The 3 meter wide building - Casablanca
Merouane Oussama Zouaoui – Résidence Delacroix - Rabat
Hbibi Rida – Fondouk Kabbaj – Marrakech
Detached house:
Younes Diouri – Villa ID Tanger
Groupement Ibdaa – Concrete villa Fès
Sophia Sebti – Villa Jacaranda 06
Dadoun Saad – Villa Rubik’s – Dar Bouazza
Office building:
- Yassine Benkirane – Immeuble Laayoune
- Adil Sadik & Camelia Dendane – Conseil de la concurrence
Collective housing:
- Youssef Lahkim – Immeuble Zig Zag
First work:
Khaoula Naimi – Préscolaire Chichaoua
Sbai Adnane – Villa S C Dar Bouazza
Boujida Tariq – Villa E N Marrakech
Architect Designer of the Year:
Yassine Benkirane – Agence Archeasy Casablanca
Venus architecture : Sabrina Choukry & Aya Semlali – Kitchenette plateau bureau M-Casablanca
Selma Khamlichi – Century Club
Muffak M’hammad – Booket
Marouane Oussama Zouaoui – Banc Sela Park - Salé
Uncategorized:
Samia Moukhalid et Mohammed Mjahdi – Stand de Luxalight au SIB 2022 - El Jadida
All In Concept: Sakina Belkasmi & Ahmed Amine Khiyati – Complexe résidentiel universitaire de 880 lits “Amane”
Marouane Oussama Zouaoui – Siel - Rabat
Best Male PFE:
Othmane Boudlal – Rendre le littoral
Salahdine Hamza – De la ville intelligente à l’intelligence de la ville : la dystopie de la Jouteya de Derb Ghallef
Best Female PFE:
Ines Khalili – La renaissance de l’îlot Moulay-Abderrahman
Hadj Hamou Wiam – Le corridor urbain pour une connectivité intercommunale-Casablanca
Mouassaoui Rim – Vers un nouveau modèle d'éco-quartier adapté au contexte marocain
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