Award Entries
Architecture and Light : Notes from the Free State
University of the Free State, Department of Architecture-SA
Light is the grand measure traversing the horizon-separated realms of earth and sky. It used to be something mystical, but architects often straitjacket light. Searching for the poetic value of light for architectural making, this documentary celebrates the light quality of a particular place, the Free State Province, South Africa.
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People's Choice Total Votes:
5
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
AHS High School New Campus for Music and Art
Mathews and Associates Architects - South Africa
Music converted into architecture. Trumpets announce this space with their sound waves visible in the paving. Various building functions are brought together by the concrete peristyle. Its column spacing alludes to notes. A brick soldier course choir leads to more intimate interior courtyards where retaining walls & planters dance.
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People's Choice Total Votes:
842
Architectural Conservation in South Africa Since 1994 : 100+ Projects
The Matrix Urban Designers and Architects-SA
The book celebrates heritage architecture in South Africa since democracy in 1994.
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People's Choice Total Votes:
63
"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
Projet de Construction du Siege de l'Institut National de la Statistique a Yaoundé au Cameroun
Architecture - Etude - Suivi et Controle des Travaux - Cameroon
L'Institut National de la Statistique de Yaoundé au Cameroun est un Bâtiment bureau sur 10 niveaux soit un R+7 avec 2 Sous-Sol et un toiture terrasse. Son caractère moderne répond aux exigences environnementales de l'heure avec tout ce que sa comporte. C'est un ensemble architectural harmonieux et particulier.
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People's Choice Total Votes:
2
OSCM Cape Verde
Archiekturbüro Lopes / PGF, Lda. - Cape Verde
OSCM is a Research Building in Ozean and Klima It´s a very simple Solution, with Performance about natural Lighting, Ventilation and Photovoltaik Paneels and Protection from Sun. it´s very integrated in the Location an respect all the Location Skills. The View remember a Lobster in the Ozean.
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People's Choice Total Votes:
51
Vista Rama
CM Design Atelier - Nigeria
The Peninsular along the Badagry axis has fast become the destination for beach tourism and leisure. Access to this area remains exclusive to the local villagers and the avid visitors. As this strip of beach land silently urbanizes, the Lagos beach house has become a standardized typology.
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People's Choice Total Votes:
15
City of Johannesburg- New Council Chamber
Studio MAS Architects and Urban Designers - South Africa
The new City of Johannesburg’s Council Chamber is an iconic structure that celebrates African principles of space making and symbolises the City’s transformation in line with the core values of transparency, accountability and accessibility.
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People's Choice Total Votes:
36