The Moroccan architectural scene is once again gearing up to celebrate innovation and emerging creativity with the enthusiastic launch of the 2nd edition of the Young Moroccan Architecture Awards (YMAA). Launched on February 29, 2024, this prestigious call for entries aims to highlight the exceptional achievements of Moroccan architects under the age of 45. A distinguished jury of renowned national and international architects will be tasked with selecting this edition’s winners. The nominees will be announced on October 10 during a grand event at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Casablanca. This evening will also feature a special tribute to Fouad Akalay, the visionary architect and founder of the YMAA, who recently passed away.
Morocco, a land of architectural traditions and innovations, will enthusiastically host the launch of the second edition of the Young Moroccan Architecture Awards (YMAA) in 2024. These prestigious awards, judged by a jury of renowned architects, will highlight the exceptional achievements designed by young national architects, all under the age of 45. The aim is to celebrate emerging creativity and highlight excellence within the Moroccan architectural community.
AWARDS AND JURY SELECTED FOR THE YMAA 2024 EDITION
The most deserving young architects will be awarded in 16 different categories, with three special distinctions. Chaired by the eminent architect Mohamed Fikri Benabdallah, with Odile Decq, a leading French architect, as guest of honor, the jury is composed of renowned architects who will enrich the evaluation process:
Mohamed Fikri Benabdallah: Architect and President of the Jury
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Odile Decq: Architect and honorary member of the jury
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Rachid Andaloussi: Architect, founder of Casa Mémoire
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Débora Giorgi: Architect, Director of the Florence School of Architecture
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Maria El Glaoui: Architect, Pedagogical Director at EAC
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Karim Hendili: Architect – UNESCO
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Driss Kettani: Architect
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Youssef Melehi: Architect
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Aziz Mennane: Architect and Vice-President of CNOA
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Fayçal Feel: Architect
The selection process will take place in two stages. In the middle of the year, a nominees’ evening will reveal the finalist architects and projects in each category. Finally, on December 12, 2024, the YMAA Awards ceremony will take place, in the presence of the finalist architects, senior architects, institutional representatives and personalities from the construction, arts and culture sectors.
REGISTRATION
Registration for YMAA 2024 is open from 29 February 2024 until 10 September 2024, via the dedicated website: www.ymaa.ma. This innovative competition, the first of its kind in Africa and the MENA region, highlights the importance of youth and creativity in the Moroccan architectural scene. Thanks to strategic partnerships, this event will receive significant media coverage, propelling Morocco’s emerging architectural scene onto the global stage.
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Title
Launch of the Young Moroccan Architecture Awards (YMAA) 2024 Edition
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Type
Call for Submissions
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Organizers
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Shipping deadline
September 10, 2024 12:47 PM
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Location
Morocco
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Price
1 900 MAD
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Country restrictions
Morocco
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