3 Moroccan Architects Shaping Soulful, Site-Specific Design
Written by Tiffany Escobar
Contributing Editor, Design + Culture
We’re continually inspired by the deep relationship between architecture, culture, and craft. Morocco, with its layered histories and tactile traditions, offers a rich archive of design thinking rooted in place, climate, and community. In this feature, we spotlight five Moroccan architects whose work merges soul, sustainability, and a sense of story.
Aziza Chaouni
Architect, educator, and environmental advocate, Aziza Chaouni leads a practice that bridges sustainable innovation with cultural preservation. She is known for her work restoring the Fez River and rehabilitating historic sites, including libraries and medinas. Her studio, Aziza Chaouni Projects, pushes forward-thinking design while staying deeply rooted in local context.
Abdelouahed Mountassir
Founder of AWM Architects, Mountassir is known for his large-scale civic work, including the National Library of the Kingdom of Morocco in Rabat and the new Casablanca railway stations. His work balances monumental scale with material sensitivity, often using traditional forms and elements in contemporary compositions.
Tarik Zoubdi
As an architect and educator, Zoubdi approaches design as a way to build memory into place. His projects, many of which are schools and cultural institutions, emphasize natural materials, sustainable techniques, and poetic simplicity. His practice is grounded in regional identity and environmental responsibility.
Neova’s Take
Each of these architects offers a unique lens on Moroccan design—whether through heritage preservation, sustainable public space, or minimalist interpretation. At Neova, we draw from this spirit of grounded, soulful architecture to inform our own design philosophy.
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