MÉTISSAGE
Location
Marrakesh, Morocco
Year
2024
Project Type
Commercial (Proposal)
CONCEPT
An Interactive community center fostering cultural awareness between Sub-Saharan African immigrants and Moroccans in Marrakesh
Integrating two different communities through the concept of weaving to represent the overlapping and merging of the two cultures, the aim of this project proposal.
Concept form development
ENTRANCE STORYBOARD
The storyboard visually depicts the unique entrance experience within métissage, illustrating the interactions that occur between the target users through cultural elements and activities.
Entrance
Courtyard
SPACE PLANNING/ PROGRAM
The center's curriculum focuses on the fusion of cultures and the appreciation of both the similarities and distinctions among them, achieved via the exploration of arts, crafts, cuisines, theater, and other artifacts.
These activities would provide seamless integration and engagement among the users.
Métissage Ground Floor
MODULARITY
Given the space limitation within the center and the need for both an exhibition and a crafts area to promote integration and strengthen interactions between the two communities, Moroccan, and Sub-Saharans, a modular wall system was added.
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The wall system may be repositioned in various orientations to accommodate different arrangements in different scenarios, such as separating each portion of the workshops, maintaining an open plan, or configuring them for an exhibition layout.
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CRAFTS WORKSHOP/ EXHIBITION
The crafts workshop includes