The first regional headquarters branches for Moroccan bank, BMCE (Banque Marocaine du Commerce Exterieur) have opened in Rabat and Casablanca, with a further branch in Fez due to complete shortly – they are the first buildings by Foster + Partners to be completed in Africa. The banks’ contemporary interior is wrapped by a traditional, energy efficient envelope and their design is based on a modular system, which utilises local materials and craftsmanship to create a striking new emblem for BMCE.

BMCE Bank Branches

• Architects: Foster and Partners Architect
• Project: BMCE Bank Branches
• Location: Rabat, Casablanca and Fes, Morocco
• Client: BMCE Bank (Banque Marocaine du Commerce Exterieur)
• Collaborating Architects: Amine Mekouar, Karim Rouissi-Empreinte d’Architecte

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