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Zineb AJEBBAR
Zineb Ajebbar is the visionary founder of ZArchitecture Studio, an architectural firm based in Rabat, Morocco. With over 15 years of experience, Zineb is known for her ability to blend contemporary design with the rich heritage of Moroccan craftsmanship, creating spaces that are both innovative and deeply rooted in tradition.
A graduate of the National School of Architecture and Landscape of Lille in France, with additional training at La Sapienza in Rome Italy, Zineb brings a global perspective to her work. In 2021, she founded ZArchitecture Studio to realize her vision of architecture as a balance between creativity and functionality. For Zineb, each project is a unique response to its context and constraints, with listening and collaboration forming the foundation of her design process.
Guided by the belief that architecture is an act of humility, Zineb transforms ideas into meaningful spaces that inspire and connect, bridging tradition and modernity with every project.
Manale Adnane
Manale AdnaneManale Adnane is a 25-year-old architect with a keen eye for innovative, human-centered design. She graduated at the top of her class from the Euromed University of Fes and the University of Mons (UMONS) in Belgium, where she received a full scholarship. For the past two years, Manale has been working at the renowned ZArchitecture Studio in Rabat, where she continues to expand her professional horizons. Known for its blend of traditional Moroccan elements with contemporary design, ZArchitecture Studio fosters a collaborative and visionary environment that inspires Manale’s work. Alongside her architectural projects, she nurtures her creativity through painting, sculpture, and photography—pursuits that further enrich her artistic approach. Manale’s work reflects a seamless blend of artistic vision and technical precision, creating spaces that resonate with users on both emotional and social levels.
Hajar Mouflih
Hajar Mouflih is an architect who finds inspiration in the delicate balance between tradition and innovation. A graduate of the National School of Architecture in Rabat, she excelled in exploring sustainable, earth-based designs that honor Morocco’s rural heritage. Her academic projects focused on reimagining villages in the Atlas Mountains, weaving local craftsmanship and natural materials into practical, beautiful solutions.
For the past two years, Hajar has been a dedicated member of ZArchitecture Studio, where her strong technical foundation and unwavering attention to detail ensure that every project is not only aesthetically compelling but also technically impeccable. Her work reflects the studio’s ethos of blending Moroccan traditions with contemporary architectural approaches, contributing to designs that are both thoughtful and of the highest quality.
Practice Ideology
Founded by Zineb Ajebbar, ZArchitecture Studio is a Rabat-based architectural firm that blends sustainability, tradition, and modernity. With a profound respect for Moroccan craftsmanship and local materials, the studio reimagines ancestral know-how for contemporary needs.
At the heart of ZArchitecture Studio’s ethos is a commitment to creating spaces that resonate with their environment while addressing the demands of today. This approach shines in projects like the Jacques Majorelle School in Benguerir, an award-winning design celebrated at the 2024 Young Moroccan Architecture Awards. Delivered in just six months, the school balances functionality and elegance, offering a climate-responsive design centered around patios—a timeless element of Moroccan architecture.
From the cool embrace of Local stone to the artisanal touches that give each project its soul, ZArchitecture Studio builds more than structures. It builds connections: between heritage and innovation, materials and stories, people and spaces.
