A University Hospital of Excellence in Rabat
This project, bringing together a hospital and a university center, represents a major milestone in the development of the Health District in Rabat. Located along Abderrahim Bouabid Boulevard, it embodies excellence in both healthcare and medical education. The university hospital is designed to accommodate 280,000 patients per year, reinforcing its key role in the region’s healthcare and academic landscape.
The architecture is based on several core principles :
– An Iconic Tower: Rising vertically, the tower optimizes land use by freeing up a large forecourt and providing space for future expansion. It offers classrooms open to panoramic views of the racetrack, the city, and the sea. More than just a building, the tower symbolizes the synergy between the hospital and the university, becoming a beacon of medical knowledge.
– Clearly Defined Specialty Clusters: The hospital is organized into easily identifiable blocks, each marked by dedicated hanging gardens that provide a serene and welcoming environment for both patients and students.
– Strong Landscape Integration: Vegetation is ever-present—extending across the entrance plaza, green rooftops, and the tower’s suspended gardens—ensuring comfort and well-being for all users.
– A Unifying Base: This foundational element connects the entire project, encouraging interaction and collaboration between the hospital and university communities.
Its striking silhouette and integration with the landscape make it a model of architectural innovation in service of healthcare and education.
Client
Mohammed VI Foundation for Health Sciences, Kingdom of Morocco
Architects
Youssef LAHKIM Architecte Studio + AIA Life Designers + Pictogramme
Engineering
Maroc Luseo + AIA Ingénierie
Environmental Expertise
AIA Environnement
Landscape Design
From concept to construction
General Contractor
Bymaro
Program
Surface Area
242,000 m²
Construction Cost
€540 million (excl. VAT)
Design Phase Start
February 2023
Construction Start
September 2023
Planned Delivery
September 2025