Casablanca Residential Complex

Casablanca, MOROCCO

Casablanca, Morocco, is witnessing the development of a significant new urban project located on the western edge of the city. Designed as a mixed-use precinct, the project integrates office and residential programs, creating a dynamic blend of functionality and livability. Positioned along the east side of a major north-south arterial road that forms the spine of the new district, the site is thoughtfully divided into two distinct zones. The western portion of the site accommodates office spaces, with their facades oriented towards the bustling street, while the eastern portion houses residential units, overlooking an adjacent park. The architectural design of the project celebrates the duality of its urban context. The office building's facade reflects the city’s rhythm, utilizing a tructured grid of horizontal and vertical lines to convey a sense of order and professionalism. In contrast, the residential building, inspired by the organic fluidity of its park setting, adopts a curvilinear aesthetic, characterized by a large ellipsoid form carved into its rectangular volume. This interplay of curves and planes creates a sense of openness and harmony with nature. The park-facing residential facade seamlessly integrates with the greenery, offering residents expansive views and fostering a connection between indoor and outdoor environments. Meanwhile, the street-facing office facade is scaled and detailed to align with the commercial energy of its urban context. Careful attention has been given to harmonizing these contrasting expressions. The design employs a cohesive material palette and unified window detailing, subtly merging the rigidity of the office structure with the flowing forms of the residences, ensuring a balanced and integrated architectural identity.

モロッコ・カサブランカは市域の西側で新しい都市計画を進めている。今回の敷地には、オフィスと住宅のプログラムが与えられている。

新しい都市計画の中心を南北に走る幹線道路の東側に面する敷地である。敷地の西側(道路側)にオフィスを配し、敷地の東側(公園側)に住宅を置く2棟に分棟した配置計画とした。

道路に面するオフィスの表情と、公園に面する住宅の表情は、その機能に従って自ずと独自の形態をまとう。すなわち、道路側の立面は都市のスケールやビジネス・商業の機能に合った表情、反対の公園側立面は公園の緑と住宅がシームレスに連続し、すべての住戸から公園の景色を楽しめる構成としている。したがって、道路側/公園側の形態は極めて対照的な扱いになったが、それらをひとつの建築に統合するために、開口部の形状や材料選択が慎重に行われた。

  • Location: Casablanca, MOROCCO

    Type of Program: Residential & Office Complex

    Owner/Client : ​Investorama

    Design Period : 2024

    Discipline: Architecture

    Site Area: 7,800 sqm

    Footprint Area: 4,185 sqm

    Total Floor Area : 35,000 sqm

    Structure : Steel and Reinforced Concrete

  • Lead Architect : MORF Inc., AA-Design Community Ltd.

  • 敷地 : カザブランカ, モロッコ

    プログラム: オフィス、集合住宅

    施主 : Investorama

    設計期間 : 2024

    分野 : 意匠設計

    敷地面積 : 7,800 ㎡

    建築面積 : 4,185 ㎡

    延床面積 : 35,000 ㎡

    構造 : 鉄筋コンクリート造

  • リードアーキテクト : MORF建築設計事務所, AA-Design Community Ltd.

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