In the vibrant heart of Abidjan, where the Plateau region meets the languid sweep of the Ébrié Lagoon, a striking new silhouette has emerged against the skyline.
Project name
Noom Hotel Abidjan Plateau
Location
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Design team
Philip Olmesdahl, Bobby Hugill, Leah Johnson, Senzo Philips, Lwandile Maki, Duke Williams, Riaz Ebrahim
Collaborators
Julia Freemantle (Text), HSIP (Project Manager & Quantity Surveyor ), Mangalis Hotel Group (Operator)
Environmental & MEP
GIBB (Electrical Engineer), Lethaba Green & Integrate (Mechanical Engineer)
Client
Inaugure Hospitality
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
The INSPIRELI AWARDS, the world’s largest architectural competition for students, proudly announces a new competition as part of its global platform: the Kashitu School Competition in Zambia.
Organizer
INSPIRELI AWARDS. • Announcer: CTU in Prague with Architects without Borders
Category
Architecture, Urban Design, Interior Design
Register
www.inspireli.com/kashitu
Awards & Prizes
Chance to go build the winning project in Kashitu, Zambia, 4500 EUR, Architectural Wish, ArchiCAD Licence
Entries deadline
June 15, 2025
Discover NEXT Amani, where contemporary design meets nature in the heart of the vibrant Tatu City development. Designed by SPECTRUM Architecture and commissioned by Next Group, this exceptional residential complex offers an unparalleled living experience, combining state-of-the-art amenities with the serene beauty of its surroundings.
Architecture firm
SPECTRUM
Location
Tatu City, Kenya
Tools used
AutoCAD, Revit, Autodesk 3ds Max
Principal architect
David Nikuradze
Visualization
Spectrum Vision
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › Housing
We have embedded our project within the Serengeti’s natural laws of survival, where the environment and animals are in balance – an overall sustainability composed of a series of complex symbiotic relationships.
Project name
Giraffe Water Towers
Architecture firm
ZOO Architects
Location
Serengueti, Tanzania
Principal architect
Michael Wen
Design team
ZOO Architects
Site area
National Park Serengueti
Visualization
ZOO Architects
Typology
National Park › Zoological
The Moya Institute of Learning is envisioned as a pioneering educational campus that embodies the spirit of cultural heritage, environmental harmony, and innovative design.
Project name
Moya Institute of Learning
Architecture firm
Esorative Studios
Location
Gqeberha, South Africa
Tools used
Leonardo AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Itumeleng Dwangu
Collaborators
Dylan Maburuse
Visualization
Itumeleng Dwangu
Typology
Vernacular Architecture, Futuristic Architecture, AI Architecture, Parametric Architecture
Ethiopian Airlines Group to build Africa’s largest airport to meet theairlines' growth forecasts. Design consultancy contract for new airport awarded to the consortium ledby DAR and Zaha Hadid Architects.
Written by
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Photography
Ethiopian Airlines current base at Bole International Airport offers no possibilities for significant expansion (Alamy)
The renowned Kaira Looro architecture competition concludes its 2024 edition with the announcement of the winners, selected by a prestigious jury composed of some of the world's most influential architects.
Photography
Winning project Project by Bao Gia Luong
ARRCC, a South African interior design studio, has recently gained global recognition for its triple award win for Best Residential Interiors standing alongside design giants like ZAHA Hadid and Neri & Hu. These three prestigious awards, WAN EMEA, Architizer, and Rethinking The Future saw hundreds of submissions from over 60 countries globally.
Photography
Adam Letch, Niel Vosloo,
