Award Entries: Speculative
ECREEE (Ecowas Centre for Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency)
Maurício Dos Santos Arquitetos - Cabo Verde
The ECREEE’s headquarters was projected to provide a comfortable space for the workers with flexibility of use, able to be adapted to the future changes, and a model in terms of renewable energy and energy efficiency adapted to the national climate and using the local raw materials.
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People's Choice Total Votes:
9471
Javett Art Centre : University of Pretoria
Mathews and Associates Architects - South Africa
Javett Art Centre: University of Pretoria will stitch together two campuses with an art gallery bridge and museum. In addition, an iconic landmark 'architectural mountain' structure will house the historic gold collection of the Mapungubwe to proudly display one of the greatest treasures of our African civilization.
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People's Choice Total Votes:
1468
"No Slum City" - Social Housing
Tarik Zoubdi Architect - Morocco
Inspired by Moroccan heritage and landscapes, “No Slum City" is a social housing project for 233 families from “Douar Khlifa” shantytown in Casablanca. the building is made up of 83% of double-oriented apartments enjoying sunlight, cross ventilation and views to the landscape; improving the conditions for “ 1000 better Lives”.
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People's Choice Total Votes:
64
Lagos Photo Festival Outdoor Exhibition 2012
CM Design Atelier - Nigeria
LagosPhoto is the first and only international arts festival of photography in Nigeria. The festival presents photography as it is embodied in the exploration of historical and contemporary issues the reclamation and engagement of public spaces in showcasing contemporary photography. In 2012, we designed the outdoor exhibition using galvanized steel.
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People's Choice Total Votes:
143
XAWE Cultural Center
Mesolight (Creative BIM Solutions) - Botswana
XAWE Cultural Center: PRESERVING INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH THE DESIGN OF A CULTURAL FACILITY
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People's Choice Total Votes:
44
The NLEP Foundation E-Library
Albert Ntamack Nguidjoi - Cameroon
In 2015 the NLEP Foundation launched an initiative to give access to IT tools to Africans, in particular orphans. Globally Africa still remain back in many fields. The previous ten years saw Africa stepped up rapidly in many ways. The Foundation willing to be involve on changes in Africa.
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People's Choice Total Votes:
1546
Bank Head Office
James Cubitt Architects - Nigeria
The building seeks to create a new form of space by integrating public spaces with work spaces. The row cubicles of office workers synonymous with the Victoria Island business district integrates with green recreation spaces synonymous with relaxation and air quality. Providing an environment that enhances job performance.
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People's Choice Total Votes:
401172
Ijora-Badia Home Center
IMI Architects - Nigeria
With the influx of people from rural to urban areas in Africa and the demand on infrastructures, most cities are becoming populated with informal settlements. Rather than forced eviction and demolition adopted by the government, Ijora-Badia home centre creates a new concept of dealing with urbanisation in Africa.
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People's Choice Total Votes:
3251
Rwanda Social Security Board Headquarters
K&M Archplans - Rwanda
The Project is the headquarters for Rwanda social security board, it comprises of the podium and a tower. The design concept of RSSB derives strong link with the indigenous local basket. The project design is intended to symbolize cultural identity heritage of the Rwandese .
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People's Choice Total Votes:
11