Concept: The creation of a vibrant mixed-use urban center for the community of Place Lalla Yeddouna, a cultural destination for visitors and tourists, and an economic catalyst for artisan development. Bin Lamdoun, also known as Place Lalla Yeddouna, means between two cities, and the bridge connects Adouat al-Qarawiyine with Adouat al-andalous. The key concept is to bridge the two quarters of Place Lalla Yeddouna with a unifying public space that opens up the area and bridges the two river fronts. This place-based design will connect both visually and physically the two quarters across the Fez river. The design enhances the relationships between visitors with the artisans, and bridges the river by connecting Place Lalla Yeddouna on the western side of the river with two new plazas on the eastern side, providing more access points across the river that make accessibility more convenient. The process will be participatory by both the local labor and artisans of the Medina, and will result in a solution that truly belongs to Place Lalla Yeddouna.
Role: Worked exclusively with the principal to develop a design for the destination hotel complex. Additionally a member of an eclectic architectural and urban design team where personal responsibilities included 3D modelling, rendering, diagramming, drafting and detailing drawings.