23WinnerECHOThis project reflect and advocate the potential future of Marrakesh while celebrating Moroccan culture. Through the use of materials, technology, and landscaping, the project primarily explores and attempts to address; breaking the depletion of the oasis and its habitat, combating desertification, evolving labor skills and improving livelihood opportunities.
15Passive Culture Center in MarrakechThe concept of the passive culture center is influenced by Marrakech vernacular architecture and adapts to the harsh and severe climatic conditions in this region. It adopts several environmental treatments that control thermal comfort inside the building, reduce energy use and promote sustainability.
98THE SAND LAKE CULTURAL CENTERThe Moroccan Sand Lake Cultural Center project is designed to further interact between the natural environment, architecture and people.
33Runner-upWa.he SanctuaryTHE AIM IS TO ACHIEVE A CAMOUFLAGE, WHILE MAINTAINING A DYNAMIC PRESENCE OF THE ARCHITECTURE BEING MERGED WITH THE LANDFORMS AROUND IT, THE BUILDING URGES THE HABITANT TO LIVE WITH ABSOLUTE CONNECTION WITH THE SCENERY.A NOTION FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS TO RECONNECT WITH NATURE IN ITS PUREST FORM, THUS ESTABLISHING A TRANSCENDENT CONNECTION WITH ONESELF ONCE AGAIN.
