Project
Vittorio Grassi Architects
Client
Agence pour l’Amènegement de la Vallè de Bouregreg
Period
2015 Competition
Gross Floor Area
13.130 sqm
Site Area
500,000 sqm
Local Architects
Atelier Orange, Rabat
The project for the new archaeological and scientific museum in Rabat has a significant impact on the entire urban district, developing an international masterplan that prioritizes accessibility and clarity of circulation. The road network is organized through a hierarchy of streets, from peripheral connections to more limited secondary routes, with particular attention to pedestrian paths and bicycle lanes. Continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces is ensured through porticoes that act as transitional elements, protecting visitors from solar radiation and creating shaded areas. The functional program makes the most of the available volumes, while respecting limits related to the urban and natural context.
The building’s architecture reinterprets traditional Moroccan constructions—patios, water features, sloped tiled roofs, and shaded pedestrian pathways—through a contemporary language, integrating principles of eco-sustainable architecture. Green strategies reduce energy consumption, maximize the use of renewable energy sources, and neutralize pollutant emissions, minimizing the overall environmental impact.
The project places strong emphasis on structural and fire safety, as well as on the safe use of building systems, protecting both users and public spaces. Economic and social balance is ensured through the active involvement of the local community, making the intervention not only a cultural center but also a model of institutional architecture and heritage enhancement.
The museum thus becomes a benchmark of contemporary sustainable architecture, integrated into the urban fabric and dedicated to the promotion of art and heritage.
