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Project • By Arpio Architects • Secondary Schools
Lycée Descartes
For 27 years, the architecture and design firm ARPIO has been developing an innovative and sustainable approach to delivering large-scale projects in Morocco and beyond.
Jean-Claude Laffitte
ARPIO ARCHITECTS, in partnership with the consulting firm Coco Architecture, winners of the international competition organized by the French Embassy and AEFE, are reimagining the Lycée Descartes in Rabat. Their concept draws inspiration from the traditional house organized around a central courtyard—sometimes planted—to manage light, wind, and sunlight. The aim is to achieve exemplary energy efficiency and sustainability, while providing optimal thermal and acoustic comfort for both students and teachers.
Jean-Claude Laffitt... More
Rabat Agdal Train Station
Positioned at the intersection of a series of important routes, the new Rabat Agdal train station will become the "gateway" of Rabat, creating a central icon that symbolizes the dynamic transformation of the city. By creating an elevated passageway that connects multiple access points, the project acts as a hinge, allowing residents and visitors to cross from one part of the city to another.
The structure hangs over the train tracks in a unique network of "braided buildings", combining space for transport, recreation, culture and work. The passenger hall is located on the main axis of movement through the station, creating a strategic crossing point and an inviting meeting place.This central branch is the starting point for connecting a... More