Moroccan Engineer Wins Tiznit Heritage Award
Moroccan architect Slimane Naji has won the grand prize in the 2026 World Arab Institute design competition in Paris for her project—The Heritage Valorization Center in Tiznit. The project combines traditional building techniques with local materials such as clay, reviving Moroccan architectural heritage through contemporary engineering that emphasizes the sustainability of materials and ancient techniques. Its goal is to promote culture and support traditional artisans. This victory is a recognition of her more than 20 years of work in heritage preservation, affirming that innovation in architecture can stem from understanding and utilizing sustainable heritage. It is considered one of the most important projects for preserving cultural heritage through contemporary design.
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