Mikou Sisters Discuss Architecture and Craft in Louisiana Channel Interview
In a recent conversation with Louisiana Channel, twin architects Salwa and Selma Mikou, of French-Moroccan descent, shared insights about their firm, Mikou Architecture. Their work integrates architecture, engineering, craftsmanship, and cultural heritage, influenced by their childhood experiences in Morocco and France. Salwa previously collaborated with Ateliers Jean Nouvel, while Selma was part of Renzo Piano Building Workshop. Notable projects they have completed include Art de Rives in Bordeaux, Aquazena in Greater Paris, Balsaneo in Châteauroux, and the Simone Veil School Campus in Boulogne-Billancourt. They regard industrialization as a 'gesture of progress' and strive to blend technology with artisanal skills. This article by Reyyan Dogan was published on September 9, 2026.
Key facts
- Salwa and Selma Mikou are twin architects of French-Moroccan origin.
- They are founders of Mikou Architecture in Paris.
- The interview was conducted by Louisiana Channel.
- The sisters grew up in a traditional riad in Morocco.
- Salwa worked at Ateliers Jean Nouvel; Selma at Renzo Piano Building Workshop.
- They emphasize the fusion of technology and craftsmanship.
- Projects include Art de Rives, Aquazena, Balsaneo, and Simone Veil School Campus.
- The article was written by Reyyan Dogan and published on September 9, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Salwa Mikou
- Selma Mikou
- Salwa Mikoü
- Selma Mikoü
- Pedro Reyes
- Liam Young
- Tsuyoshi Tane
- Xu Tiantian
- Zhu Pei
Institutions
- Mikou Architecture
- Louisiana Channel
- Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
- Ateliers Jean Nouvel
- Renzo Piano Building Workshop
- Mikoü Architecture
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Morocco
- Marrakech
- Bordeaux
- Châteauroux
- Boulogne-Billancourt
- Greater Paris
- Garonne River