Rebat-Sale

Urban Infrastructure Project
Rabat, Morocco/ Marck   Mimram Architecture
Linking Rabat and Sale to form and urban hub. The Hassan II Bridge
(2011) and its associated access works relieve both cities’ historic sites and
populations of atmospheric and sound pollution. The design respects the
overwhelming horizontality of the built and natural environments, allowing
Rabat’s 12th-century Hassan Tower to retain its vertical dominance of the
skyline.
The concrete supports, in Subtly varying arced forms, are deliberately
delicate and lact -like in appearance. Besides providing transport
connections, the structure also offers and urban roof over the alluvial plain
of the Bouregreg River, creating a protected public space for markets and
leisure activities.
Jury stated: “The Bridge profile is low, acting as an impressive horizontal
extension of an existing flat plateau, presenting respectful views of the
Hassan Tower. Built with great care and high quality of detailing and
construction precision, the Bridge has a thin profile and elegant fluid
geometry. It is a pivotal icon, reinforcing the identity of the palace, and
symbolizes a new progressive future for the twin cities.