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Introduction
COMPETITION ORGANISERS
The Moroccan Oasis Architecture Competition invites architects and designers to create a multifunctional complex that honors the rich heritage and sustainable future of the Alaoui family's ancestral lands near Fes, Morocco. This competition emphasizes integrating luxury, sustainability, and community engagement.
The left side of the photo features the historic city of Fes, while the right side captures the serene and picturesque rural landscapes near Fes. This highlights the stunning contrast and beauty of the competition site, emphasizing its rich historical context and natural environment.
The Royal Family: The competition is deeply rooted in the history and legacy of the Alaoui family, who have held this land for centuries. This project is supported by descendants of the family, including Shariffa Lalla Amina El Alaoui and her sons, Almamoun Benmira and Hamza Benmira.
The Competition Site: The site is an extraordinary piece of land near Fes, Morocco, chosen by Prince Moulay Abbas Alaoui for its serene beauty and distance from the political center. It offers panoramic views, rich historical significance, and a profound connection to nature.
The competition site is an extraordinary piece of land near Fes, Morocco, nestled in the picturesque rural landscapes that have been held by the Alaoui family for centuries. This enchanting location, chosen by Prince Moulay Abbas Alaoui for its serene beauty and distance from the political center, offers panoramic views, rich historical significance, and a profound connection to nature. The photo shows the site boundary, highlighting the expansive and historically significant area to be developed. More photos and site videos are available for download below.
The Assignment: Participants are tasked with designing a space that serves as a home and retreat, fostering a deep connection with the local community and environment. The challenge is to blend modern architectural practices with the traditional Moroccan aesthetic, ensuring that every design respects and reflects the historical significance of the site while incorporating innovative sustainability features.
Download the full competition brief for more information!
Competition is open to all. No professional qualification is required. Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams (4 team members maximum). Correspondence with organizers must be conducted in English; All information submitted by participants must be in English.
Brief
The full competition brief can be downloaded as often as required; no additional information will be provided after registration.
(!) COMPETITION BRIEF
- SITE CAD
- SITE PHOTO & VIDEO
Prizes
Prize fund
10,000 €
1ST PLACE
7,000 €
2ND PLACE
2,500 €
3RD PLACE
500 €
6 Honorable mentions & certificates
Buildner will acknowledge the outstanding performance of all winners with Certificates of Achievement.
Publicity campaign
The Buildner’s extensive global publicity campaign for the competition winners:
Buildner's two million
The results are published on buildner.com, a leading website in the architecture industry, attracting over one million unique visitors annually. Additionally, the campaign extends to Buildner's social networks, which boast over 800,000 followers combined, and through newsletter campaigns reaching over 200,000 subscribers.
Interview and movie
Winners will have the opportunity to submit a movie and an interview, boosting their recognizability and helping to build their name in the industry.
Extensive media network
Buildner leverages an extensive network of media industry leaders to publish the competition results. This broadens the audience further, ensuring that participants' work is showcased across multiple platforms known for their influence and reach in the architecture and design sectors.
Meet your jury
Extended list of jury biographiesJury members shall under no circumstances be contacted by competition participants or their representatives. Participants who attempt to contact jury members, shall be disqualified.
All jury members are involved in the evaluation based on their availability at that time. All communication regarding the competition should only be carried out with Buildner staff. For any questions please contact us on [email protected]
Lei Zheng
Zaha Hadid Architects
UK
Sam Brown
O’DonnellBrown
Scotland
Yang Fei
Field Object Lab
USA
Roxanne Kaye
SAOTA
South Africa
Marta Maccaglia
Asociación Semillas
Peru
Lera Samovich
Fala Atelier
Portugal
Tom Schroeder
Patkau Architects
Canada
Liwei Shen
SASAKI
USA
Francesca Perani
Francesca Perani Enterprise
Italy
Key dates
Send remindersClosing date for registration
14 November 2024
Competition Q&A deadline
19 November 2024
In order to guarantee equal opportunities to all competition participants.
No new questions will be answered after this deadline.
Closing date for project submission
12 December 2024
23:59 (LONDON TIME)
Announcement of the winners
19 February 2025
Competition Q&A deadline
19 November 2024
In order to guarantee equal opportunities to all competition participants.
No new questions will be answered after this deadline.
The site itself does not have direct access to a water body. However, if you choose to include a marina in your design, you should propose a small, lightweight docking station on the nearby water body, which is close to the site’s boundaries. Ensure the design aligns with sustainability principles and integrates well with the surrounding landscape.
