A Market square is a public open area where market stalls are traditionally set out for trading, commonly on particular days. Sustainable Architecture is a general term that describes environmentally conscious design techniques in the field of architecture. Casablanca is a young and dynamic city in Morocco with a population estimated at approximately 4 million habitants. It is the largest city in the Maghreb and the fourth largest in Africa.
Andy Martin Architects were selected from a shortlist of acclaimed British restaurant designers to restore and convert a classic 50s villa, situated in the elegant Anfa District, fancy heart of Casablanca, Morocco's most cosmopolitan city. This villa was built in 1947 by Jean Francois Zevaco for the builder Sami Suissa and soon became an iconic building because of its beauty, modernity and originality.
For the last decade Salima Naji, trained as an architect and anthropologist, has worked to save the heritage of several oasis towns in the anti-Atlas mountains of Morocco. This ambitious undertaking involves four sites that range in scale from communal granaries to partially abandoned fortified towns.
Creative solutions for a new African landmark – multiple applications in DuPont™ Corian® for the Morocco Mall, Casablanca. The entrance and interiors of the Morocco Mall l shopping centre, enriched with features in DuPont™ Corian®. Pictured above, the reception counter entirely made from Corian®, featuring engraved decoration; bicoloured signage 'totem' and advertising panels.