Mahkamat al-Pasha
| Mahkamat al-Pasha | |
|---|---|
محكمة الباشا | |
zeleej, glazed roof tiles, stucco | |
| Size | 6000 m² |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Auguste Cadet (fr) |
Mahkamat al-Pasha (
Hubous neighborhood of Casablanca, Morocco. The complex serves or has served as a courthouse, residence of the pasha (governor
), parliamentary reception hall, and jail.
History
In January 1930, the pasha of Casablanca at the time
Habous.[1] It was designed by the French architect Auguste Cadet (fr), who was heavily involved in the planning of Casablanca and particularly of its Habous neighborhood.[2]
The construction of the courthouse was carried out during
zeleej, stucco work, carved cedar
wood, and green-tiled roofs.-
A view of one of the ṣoḥoon framed by an archway. -
Interior of the building. -
A detail of traditional Moroccan architectural elements:zeliij and arabesqueplaster. -
Traditional Moroccan carving. -
Helix staircase. -
Corridor. -
Staircase. -
The courthouse from the outside.
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References
- ^ "باشا البيضاء يقرر سنة 1930 إحداث محكمة جديدة بمنطقة الأحباس". مغرس (in Arabic). Retrieved 2019-05-11.
- ISBN 978-9954-35-245-8.