Mr. Jamai, in a speech during the opening of the 39th National Day of the Architect, organized under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, called on architects to contribute to the success of these development projects with the aim of facing the challenges of territorial fragility "which is evident through the fragile situation experienced by many spaces within the city."
He pointed out, in this context, that the spiritual capital of the Kingdom was founded and built around water by Moulay Idriss II, explaining that the real motivation behind choosing the site of the Idrissid capital was the richness of the region in water, with the presence of 60 springs.
Mr. Jamai added that this historical and architectural legacy reflects the richness of the heritage of the Medina of Fez, as well as its traditions and values that date back more than 1,200 years.
He continued that "exploring these specificities stimulates an immersion in a diverse world of vibrant traditions and deep-rooted knowledge, and a rich and innovative urban and architectural heritage," emphasizing that the development witnessed by the city, both demographically and economically, "led very quickly to the urban expansion of the Medina."
The official highlighted the project to revive life within the Medina through an important revitalization program, adding that the ambition is to integrate clean energy to transform this space into a "green Medina."
He also noted that the theme of this event, "The Citizen Architect Facing Climate Change: The Energy and Water Challenge," questions citizens, professionals, and actors from the public and private sectors, and aims to broadcast a collective dynamic to build a sustainable future for the city of Fez.
For Mr. Jamai, the commemoration of the National Day of Architects coincides with the celebration of the Amazigh New Year "Yennayer 2975," which reflects the "cultural richness and diversity of the Kingdom."
This event, organized by the National Council of the National Order of Architects, in partnership with the Ministry of National Land Planning, Urbanism, Housing and City Policy, brings together architects, experts, and decision-makers, as well as representatives of African architects' bodies and organizations.
It is recalled that this annual event, which was established to commemorate the historic speech delivered by the late His Majesty King Hassan II, may God rest his soul, on January 14, 1986, in Marrakech, falls this year in a context marked by an environmental emergency and focuses on the pivotal role of architects in the transition towards sustainable development, while reviewing innovative approaches to face the increasing challenges related to water stress and energy management.
This event also brings together the heads of major international professional organizations, including the African Union of Architects, the Mediterranean Union of Architects, and the Federation of Francophone Architects in Africa.
