Situated in the center of Fes, the existing garden already benefits from an advantageous urban location but is underused, while having the potential to become a true cultural and social catalyst. There is a rich array of artists, craftsmen, musicians, performers, and cultural projects in city, but there are still few occasions for expression available to everyone. In Fes, there are no open places to share talents in an informal way and come together for culture outside any institutions.

Such an experience led to the realization that the concept of a public garden might go far beyond becoming a mere passageway or a point of repose. The idea was born out of two sources of inspiration. One of them is the effect of an echo chamber and the power of architecture as a medium of acoustics, the second one being the ancient Greek amphitheater and the genius of its geometry that allows spreading voice in an organic way among big crowds of people WITHOUT THE NEED OF ANY LOUD SPEAKERS OR TECHNOLOGY.

The heart of the project is an elliptical agora that will be used for gatherings and performance. Designed on the principle of sound propagation typical of ancient Greek theatres, this ELLIPTIC form and dome provide conditions for natural sound propagation without requiring loudspeakers and microphones. The organization of the space is such that the stage takes up one FOYER of the ellipse and the other side can be used for [performances, music concerts, choir performances, opera, discussions, competitions, and other public events]. Behind the stage there are changing rooms and auxiliary spaces.

Around the stage there are spectator terraces (GRADINS) made in the tradition of the famous Fassi zellige, mosaic art, and woodcarvings of the city. Behind the terraces there is an exhibition space that will be used by the local artisans and artists to exhibit their works. The dome has stained glass windows through which daylight will fall into the space while the light intensity will be controlled with the help of adjustable curtains depending on the event.

At night, illuminated by the solar-powered lamps, the agora will become an open-air movie theatre for showing films and running educational, hackathon and other events.

The exterior arrangement is centered on the re-designing of the fountain at the center replacing the current dilapidated one in order to create an signature feature in the garden. The fountain includes the presence of water falling through five bronze statues that represent some emblematic figures that are in with connection with the intellectual heritage of Fes as a city of culture and identity.

From this central feature, the design of the garden incorporates a varied composition of tree, shrub, flower and ground cover with consideration of height, texture, and seasonality. Specific bird feeding spots have been designated all over the garden. Two gazebo structures designed with traditional Fassi moucharabieh elements are located in quiet zones of the site where the vines climb and grow over time giving natural shading

. Paths are decorated with seating and laid with permeable reinforced tiles featuring floral patterns that are characteristic of the Mediterranean and Moroccan design for water harvesting purposes. Lighting fixtures include replicas of the traditional Fassi bronze lanterns run on solar energy and supported by complementary renewable energy systems integrated into the site's infrastructure. At the entry gate, a complex composition of zellige and mosaic features that reflect the artisan tradition of Dar Dbagh is included.

Ultimately, "Walls That Speak" is an invitation to listen—to the city, to its people, and to the cultural legacy that continues to shape its future

Dimensions of the agora, measuring 24 meters in major and 16 meters in minor axes, have been carefully chosen to guarantee the best possible view and proximity of the audience as well as sound diffusion and propagation.
The structure itself consists of reinforced concrete foundation, terraces, and acoustic dome shell measuring between 8 and 10 meters above the stage.
It is covered with laminated cedar wood panels and erected using steel structures. The seating terraces, constructed with 45 cm high and 85 cm deep seating areas, will be able to accommodate approximately 180 people at a time.
Local Fassi zellige, carved cedar woodwork, and stone finishes create the cultural bond between this project and its surrounding environment, providing at the same time the required acoustic performance due to sound reflections and diffusion.
Daylight penetrates through the stained-glass oculus of the roof structure; and the curtain installed there can regulate the amount of daylight depending on activities carried out inside the building. During the evening events, efficient lighting and projection system are run using the power generated by photovoltaic panels installed on the site.