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#residential
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#1930s
Omar Tazi Building
The Omar Tazi Building is a historical residential and commercial structure completed in 1931. It was designed by the Italian architect Aldo Manassi, a prolific contributor to Casablanca's Art Deco and Modernist heritage. The building's name is associated with the influential Tazi family, reflecting the involvement of wealthy Moroccan families in the city's architectural development during the Protectorate era. Its historical value was recognized by its designation as a National Material Patrimony site in 2004.
Timeline
1931
Building Completed
The Omar Tazi Building was completed.
2004
National Material Patrimony Declaration
The building was officially included in the National Material Patrimony of Morocco.
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