Competition: an ecological market square in Casablanca

The London-based association [AC-CA]™ is organising its fifth competition, on the theme of an ecological market square in Casablanca. It is open to both architecture students and practising architects.

Sustainable development is central to the brief, and entries must also take account of the city's geographical and demographic specificities: Casablanca is the fourth-largest city in Africa, with an estimated population of 4 million. Beyond its size, it generates 60% of Morocco's economic activity, which makes a market square a fitting subject for the site. The competition is not limited to a square alone; entries must engage with the site at an urban scale. Participants are also expected to work with innovative materials.

Please note that this is an ideas competition: the winning scheme will not be built under any circumstances, but it will receive exposure through the competition's media partners. The top three entries will also receive a cash prize by cheque.

The competition timetable is as follows:

Competition launch and pre-registration: 15 July to 31 August 2012
General registration: 1 September to 31 October 2012
Deadline for questions: 18 October 2012
Submission deadline: 5 November 2012
Jury evaluation: 9 to 16 November 2012
Results and announcement of winners: 20 November 2012

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