Award Entries
Akili Tower
Richard Keep Architects - Kenya
Akili Tower is a proposed 30 storey mixed use tower located on he prow of Upper Hill overlooking Nairobi.
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People's Choice Total Votes:
5
Bosjes Chapel
Steyn Studio - South Africa
Set within a vineyard on a historic Cape Dutch Farm in South Africa, Bosjes Chapel by Steyn Studio is a serene sculptural form that emulates surrounding mountain ranges. Constructed from a slim concrete cast shell, the roof supports itself as each undulation dramatically falls to meet the ground.
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People's Choice Total Votes:
475
The Last Glass House
Thomashoff and Partner Architects - South Africa
A dwelling for an artist - an innovative, experimental and colourful galvanized steel and glass structure on the rocky outcrop of Westcliff Ridge, Johannesburg. Inspiration was drawn from the rich history of Johannesburg (goldmines), origami paper folding techniques and unique site characteristics (pylons, a large oak tree and indigenous vegetation)
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People's Choice Total Votes:
6
Greening Havana Primary School
Kamau Architects and Associates - Namibia
The New Havana Primary School’s proposal was aimed at designing environmentally sustainable buildings, that would benefit the Havana community, Windhoek. By applying all three of Vitruvian principles of Architecture: durability, utility and beauty, a form that contributes positively to the learning environment is achieved and exciting spaces are created.
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People's Choice Total Votes:
67
Malamulele Council Building
Boogertman and Partners Architects - South Africa
Malamulele Council Building strives to bridge formal programme, place-driven informal contextual identity through prominent civic space for the community. Boundaries between rational and organic, internal and external spaces are blurred in the exploration of new typology that celebrates biophilic interstitial spaces while responding to unique narratives of the place.
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People's Choice Total Votes:
36
Nicol/Main Offices and Public Craft Market
Boogertman and Partners Architects - South Africa
The project reconciles two diverse, almost conflicting programmes, through a layered design approach. The proposal reinstates and celebrates the high cultural value of an existing Public Craft Market while stimulating future economic and business growth in the city with a new Office Building located above
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People's Choice Total Votes:
87
House Whitfield
DMV Architecture - South Africa
Designed for a retiring couple who wished to be elevated with nature and comprise of a single main bedroom, with living and kitchen amenities. They were comfortable with an open brief, however the budget was R1.5mil. DMV Architecture was appointed architect, project management and responsible to oversee all construction works.
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People's Choice Total Votes:
316
Lamu Museum
University of Nairobi - Kenya
Lamu Museum is a proposed project in Lamu Old Town. The projects is sustainable and uses local building materials found in Lamu Island. Moreover, it enhances conservation of artifacts and endangered marine life. Subsequently, it will attract tourists, scholars and reduce congestion during major cultural events.
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People's Choice Total Votes:
8269
International Conference Center - Douala
Architecte/Cabinet d'Architecture Diwouta - Cameroon
The International Center of Conferences project is in line with the vision of the Urban Planning Plan and the Plan of Land Use Horizon 2025. It projects on a site of 1.70 hectares. Program : 31 175 m² consisting of: 18,175 m²-Buildings,13,000 m²-Underground car parks 6,500 m²-Roads and various networks.
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People's Choice Total Votes:
1049