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Algeria Buildings : North African Architecture
post updated 3 May 2026
2 May 2026
The University of Science and Technology – Houari Boumediene, Bab-Ezzouar
Date built: 1974
Design: architect Oscar Niemeyer
photo © Daniel Lomholt-Welch
Oscar Niemeyer
The Houari Boumediene University of Science and Technology (USTHB) is the largest university in Africa, located in the municipality of Bab Ezzouar, about 15 kilometers east of Algiers in Algeria.
Designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, the campus spans approximately 150 hectares. It was inaugurated in September 1974 by the then president and was originally named the University of Science and Technology of Algiers (USTA). Since its founding, the university has undergone significant organizational and structural development.
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Algerian Architecture
Algeria is located on the Mediterranean, east of Morocco and west of Tunisia and Libya. e-architect try to select what we feel are the major examples of Algerian Architecture.
We aim to include Algerian buildings that are either of excellent quality.
We cover completed Algeria buildings and new building designs. We also post architecture competitions across Algeria. Our focus is on contemporary Algerian buildings.
Major Algerian Building Developments, alphabetical:
1 Dec 2016
Grand Plaza Hotel Cheraga
Design: DNA Barcelona Architects
image courtesy of architects office
The hotel has been designed in a manner that perfectly adapts to its environment. The design responds to the existing forms and the urban traces of its surroundings.
29 Oct 2016
New Algerian Parliament
Design: Bureau Architecture Méditerranée
image courtesy of architects office
The New Algerian Parliament includes the People’s National Assembly, the National Council (Senate), the Chamber (Congress), and a residence for legislators.
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Algeria Buildings Archive
Major Property developments in this North African country from 2007 to 2014:
9 Sep 2014
Bardo Cultural District, Constantine
Design: Lemay | Altrapco
image : Lemay associés – Altrapco
Bardo Cultural District in Algeria
In order to highlight the appointment of Constantine as the capital city of Arabic culture in 2015, the Wilaya Land Office launched an international competition for the design and construction of a new cultural hub in the Bardo District, in Constantine, Algeria.
Key contemporary developments in Algeria. Modern North Africa architectural designs updates:
British Embassy, Algiers, north Algeria
Date built: 2007
Design: John McAslan & Partners, London, UK
Grand Mosque development, Algiers
Date built: 2008-
Design: Engel und Zimmermann
Algerian Architectural competition winner
More Algeria building projects online soon.
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Algerian Construction Event
Algeria Infrastructure Summit
16 – 17 Sep 2012
image from event organiser
Algeria Infrastructure Summit
This invitation-only initiative is connecting leading construction companies, real estate developers, architects, and project developers with up to 100 project holders from Algeria. The two days are purely focused on generating business and enhancing Algerian infrastructure.
More Algeria Buildings are welcome for consideration at e-architect
Location: Algeria, North Africa
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Architectural Projects in countries close to Algeria
Libyan Developments
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Moroccan Architecture
picture from architect practice
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Key North African Buildings
North Africa Architecture designs on e-architect – key selection:
Rabat Grand Theatre, northern Morocco
Design: Zaha Hadid Architects, London, UK
render from architects office
Tripoli Congress Center Building, Libya
Design: Tabanlıoğlu Architects
image from architect firm
Tangier Passenger Terminal, northern Morocco
Design: Odile Decq Benoît Cornette – Khalid Molato
image from architect studio
Buildings / photos for the New Algerian Architecture – Contemporary North African Building Developments page welcome.