Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Chaimae Himdi A journal of architectural observations ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.chaimaehimdi.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Journal](https://www.chaimaehimdi.com/the-journal/) - [INSIDE CASABLANCA'S NEW PHOTOGRAPHY MUSEUM](https://www.chaimaehimdi.com/inside-casablancas-new-photography-museum/) - Project detailsArchitects: H+E Architecture and Tadao Ando Architect & AssociatesLocation: CasablancaCompletion date: 2024Client: Agence Urbaine de CasablancaProgram: Museum / Cultural InstitutionArea: 2 200 m²Photographs: Chaïmae Himdi Museums often possess an intimidating quality. The simple act of occupying space can feel strangely self-conscious. Rather than welcoming visitors, some museums remind them that they are guests.My experience - [THE BOUNDARIES OF THE KITCHEN](https://www.chaimaehimdi.com/behind-the-kitchen-door/) - The kitchen is often described as the heart of the home, yet its place within the house varies greatly across cultures. In some homes, it is integrated into everyday family life; in others, it occupies a more secluded position. These differences are not merely functional choices but reflections of broader ideas about privacy, hospitality, and - [THE CITY THAT NEVER ARRIVED](https://www.chaimaehimdi.com/the-city-that-never-arrived/) - Across Morocco, new cities were planned as ambitious responses to uncontrolled urban expansion and speculative land development. Presented as alternatives to congested metropolitan areas, these projects promised self-sufficient communities, social diversity, sustainable growth, and a higher quality of urban life.Despite these aspirations, many of these urban projects continue to struggle with weak economic activity, declining - [PTSD : ARCHITECTURE'S RESPONSE](https://www.chaimaehimdi.com/ptsd-architectures-response/) - The case of Palestine The ungoing situation in Palestine provides a poignant example of architecture's complex relationship with human experience. It can contribute to emotional trauma, amplifying feelings of fear and vulnerability. Yet, it also possesses the potential to heal, offering solace, comfort, and safety. What specific ways did architecture exacerbate the trauma faced by - [HOW AI IS CHANGING THE WAY ARCHITECTS WORK.](https://www.chaimaehimdi.com/how-ai-is-changing-the-way-architects-work/) - From the master builder who once designed and constructed by hand, the architect’s role has gradually became more precise and specialized. Over time, design separated from construction, and creativity from engineering, refining architecture into a discipline of exact vision and conceptual mastery. Now, with AI, this evolution enters a new phase, where precision meets intelligence, - [THE DILEMMA OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT](https://www.chaimaehimdi.com/the-dilemma-of-urban-development/) - The case of Avenue Royale in Casablanca, Morocco. Urban development projects are often conceived from a strategic, institutional perspective. Planned by public authorities and urban professionals, they aim to improve the city through objectives such as modernization, mobility, or economic development, and are typically justified in the name of the public interest.Yet cities are not - [WHY OUR HOUSES OVERHEAT IN SUMMER AND FREEZE IN WINTER](https://www.chaimaehimdi.com/why-our-houses-overheat-in-summer-and-freeze-in-winter/) - Thermal comfort in Moroccan housing is often treated as a secondary concern. Something addressed only through air conditioning, heavy curtains, or personal adaptation rather than intentional design. As a result, many dwellings experience pronounced thermal discomfort; interiors that overheat by midday in summer, grow uncomfortably cold in winter, and depend increasingly on mechanical systems to - [IS MOROCCO’S NEW STADIUM WORTH BUILDING?](https://www.chaimaehimdi.com/is-moroccos-new-stadium-worth-building/) - As Morocco prepares to host AFCON 2025 and co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, the country is undergoing an unprecedented transformation of its sporting infrastructure. Nine stadiums are being renovated, and three entirely new venues are planned ; including the highly anticipated Stade Hassan II, envisioned as one of the world’s largest stadiums. Yet as - [PRIVACY IN MOROCCO: AN ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENT](https://www.chaimaehimdi.com/privacy-in-morocco-an-architectural-requirement/) - In Morocco, the desire to remain "unseen" is deeply rooted. It's influenced by cultural and religious values that prioritize privacy. This inclination raises intriguing questions about contemporary Moroccan architecture. Are architects truly attuned to this intrinsic need when designing residential projects? What ways can architecture provide to allow comfortable privacy for residential buildings? What privacy? - [REBUILDING FROM RUBBLE](https://www.chaimaehimdi.com/rebuilding-from-rubble/) - Palestine's regeneration Highlights Devastation & Intent:• Profound devastation in Gaza, a deliberate act to erase people and place.• Massive destruction:63% of buildings, 87%+ schools/universities, 84% health facilities destroyed.• Echoes of Warsaw and Hiroshima.Rebuilding as Resistance:• Rebuilding is re-affirmation of belonging.• Debris as foundation for renewal.Rebuilding Challenges:• Unexploded ordnance poses safety and economic threats.• Psychological toll ## Pages - [About](https://www.chaimaehimdi.com/about/) - Hi, i’m Chaïmae! An architect and writer. In this journal, I document my observations and reflections on architectural concepts and contemporary topics, creating a space to explore the ideas that shape the built environment today. My work combines research, reading, and critical analysis, producing content that invites reflection and thoughtful engagement. 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