Old Slaughterhouses
The Old Slaughterhouses (Anciens Abattoirs) is a sprawling historical industrial complex completed in 1922, designed by architects Georges Desmarest and Albert Greslin. It is a major example of early 20th-century functionalist industrial architecture, incorporating elements of the prevailing Art Deco style. The complex's significance lies in its historical role in the city's infrastructure and its successful transformation into a Cultural Center (Les Abattoirs de Casablanca). This repurposing is a key model for preserving industrial heritage through cultural use. The site was declared a National Material Patrimony in 2003.
Timeline
Construction Completed
The industrial complex was completed.
Conversion to Cultural Center
The site began its conversion and operation as a cultural center (Approximate date).
National Material Patrimony Declaration
The building was officially included in the National Material Patrimony of Morocco.