Calabar International Conference Center, Nigeria
Henning Larsen Architects has won the international architectural competition for the new Calabar International Conference Center in the southeastern part of Nigeria.
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New Africa architecture projects with building news and architectural images, plus architects office updates. African building news for the whole continent.
We select what we consider to be the most interesting modern architectural projects in this continent and post frequently.
Nairobi Office Complex, Kenya Building
Nairobi complex located on a major road with a constant flow of cars and pedestrians. The main building, in the shape of an open box, delimits a garden with three additional small buildings
Mozambique Building: Maputo Crèche Design
In a country with a literacy rate of 48%, where half million people are living with HIV/Aids, and 90% of the population survive on less than $2 a day, you would think that a crèche would feature near the bottom of anyone’s wish list.
Gola Forest, Sierra Leone Building
Man’s obsession with marking out his land is not new. Even the World Bank currently has a program dedicated to assigning land tenures to vulnerable populations.
The Freedom Park Pretoria, South Africa
Hailed by President Thabo Mbeki as “…the fulcrum of our vision to heal and reconcile our nation …”, The Freedom Park is a 52-hectare site located on Salvokop, situated to the south of the Pretoria CBD
Gambia School Buildings Design Africa
UK-based concept and competition outfit Desitecture have revealed their latest pro bono project – the design of a much needed elementary school for a remote village in Gambia.
South African Embassy Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, or “new flower”, the capital city of Ethiopia is situated in the central highlands of this East African country, +- 2,300m above sea level.
Gola Rainforest – Sierra Leone Buildings
The Gola Rainforest in Sierra Leone is home to 100,000 people who still live in extreme poverty 8 years after the brutal civil war ended, but change is beginning to happen.
Football for Hope Centres Africa
The first centre, located outside of Cape Town, South Africa, was completed in December 2009. Centres in Nairobi, Namibia and Mali are currently under construction and aim to be completed around the time of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.
British High Commission Kampala: BHC Uganda
British High Commission Kampala, Uganda, Africa – design by Kilburn Nightingale Architects – Kampala building, Uganda architecture, African building.
Aging in Africa, Cote D’Ivoire Building: Ivory Coast
Aging in Africa sets out to be the first age-valued community on the African continent where the elderly can maintain a meaningful and healthy lifestyle in a comfortable and safe environment.
Sky Residence Luanda: Angola Skyscraper
One of the most ambitious projects of Risco architects is the concept design for the future new towers – Sky Residence II + Sky Business – located in Luanda Sky Center
Bangui Pediatric Clinic Building, Africa
After completing the construction in Sudan and the activation of the Center for heart surgery “Salam”, is currently implementing the regional program “Salam”, nine satellite clinics in the nine countries bordering Sudan.
Prayer Pavilion Sudan Building, NGO Khartoum
Cardiac surgery at the Center of Emergency Salam. Sudan is a country that over the past two decades has been plagued by numerous inter-ethnic wars, but especially inter-religious.
Mouila University: Gabon Building Design
Mouila University has been created by the Gabonese Government during the year 2007. This project is based on a comprehensive programme of formation of new campus across the country which has so far as three campus locations including two in Libreville and Franceville too.
Vlisco Boutique, Benin Store: African Shop
Rebranding a European fabric manufacturer into an African fashion icon? Designing a flagship store and dress it up in Africa?
Ghana Building: Africa Hotel Building
Design of a stylish new 3 storey contemporary hotel with approximately 30 bedrooms on a 2Acre Site to an approximate budget of £250,000 to include plans elevations and basic sections to scale (full details to be confirmed with yourself).