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Donald Trump launches $250 million White House ballroom project amid government shutdown

Despite a historic budget paralysis in the United States, Donald Trump officially launched on Monday an unprecedented construction project: the creation of a new presidential ballroom inside the White House. Estimated at $250 million, the project marks the most significant architectural transformation......

Modern Moroccan architecture and the enduring urban class divide

During the French Protectorate (1912–1956), cities such as Casablanca, Fez, and Rabat were redesigned to enforce a physical and social separation between Europeans and Moroccans. European districts were constructed as symbols of prestige and authority, featuring wide boulevards and grand squares,......

Notre-Dame's restored towers reopen, offering breathtaking views of Paris

Six years after the devastating fire of 2019, the north and south towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral will reopen to the public this Saturday as part of France’s annual Heritage Days. Visitors will once again ascend the 424 steps to discover breathtaking views......

Cordoba’s mosque-cathedral narrowly escapes devastating fire

Authorities in Spain have confirmed that the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most iconic examples of Andalusian art, has been saved from a potentially devastating fire. The blaze broke out on Friday evening but was quickly brought under control by firefighters. Mayor......

Casablanca hosts over 500 architects to shape Morocco's architectural future

On June 21, the National Council of the Order of Architects convened its annual General Assembly in Casablanca, bringing together over 500 architects, including the presidents of the 13 regional councils and their elected members. The gathering served as a platform to review achievements, tackle pressing......

TGCC-SGTM consortium awarded key contract for Hassan II stadium construction

The TGCC-SGTM consortium has officially been granted the contract for Lot 2 of the Hassan II Stadium project in Benslimane, anticipated to become one of the largest stadiums worldwide. As expected, the consortium, the sole bidder, received the notification for this major contract on Monday, June 16.......

Spanish court halts controversial Cuelgamuros memorial redesign competition

The Central Administrative Court of Contractual Resources has ordered the precautionary suspension of the government-sponsored contracting procedure for the "Cuelgamuros Memorial," bringing an abrupt halt to Spain's ambitious plans to transform this historically charged site. Legal challenge......

Morocco's innovative pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale

Morocco recently unveiled its pavilion at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, held in Venice. The event, which runs from May to November, showcases the country's creative and architectural prowess on the global stage. The pavilion is a product of collaboration......

Barid Al-Maghrib enhances digital transformation for architects in Morocco

Morocco’s postal service and architects have joined forces to transform architectural practices through digital innovation. Barid Al-Maghrib (Poste du Maroc) and the National Council of the Order of Architects (CNOA) recently signed a pivotal partnership agreement aimed at advancing digitalization......