Built in the heart of Mbour, Senegal, nestled in the fertile province of Nguerigne Serere, lies a unique experimental project; an architecturally expressive house built using raw, local materials – chiefly, rammed earth: U:BIKIWITI HOUSE.
Project name
U:BIKWITI HOUSE
Location
Nguerigne, Senegal
Photography
SEYNI BA/ID+EA
Principal architect
Fatiya Diene Mazza
Design team
Fatiya Diene Mazza, Mamadou Ndiaye, Lamine Mahamat Toure Abdoulaye, Saidou Ba
Interior design
Fatiya Diene Mazza
Civil engineer
Delta Ingenieurie
Structural engineer
Setco Ingenieurie
Environmental & MEP
Setco Ingenieurie
Lighting
Sterne industries, Inc
Tools used
ArchiCAD, Twinmotion, D5, Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop
Material
Galassia Interior Design Sarl, Fiorenzo Interior Design, Ltd.
Typology
Residential › House
The “Kaira Looro ” is an international architecture competition for students and young architects, the objective of which is to grow up careers of new architectural talent, raise awareness in the international community regarding the topics of emergency, and support humanitarian projects.
Organizer
Kaira Looro by Humanitarian Organization Balouo Salo
Category
Architecture, Interior design
Eligibility
Architects, students, designers, engineers and anyone who wants to propose a solution to the theme
Register
https://www.kairalooro.com
Awards & Prizes
1st Prize: 5.000€ + Construction + Internship at Kengo Kuma. 2nd Prize: 2.000€ + Internship at EMBT Architects. 3nd Prize: 1.000€ + Internship at SBGA Blengini Ghirardelli. 2 Honourable Mentions 100€: 5 Special Mentions+ 20 Finalists+20 Top 50
Entries deadline
11st June 2024
Price
60€/team (early registration)
Embracing the soul of the desert, this wooden oasis captivates with its wave-shaped allure and organic sculpting. Detailed textures weave tales of nature, while boldly textured surfaces invite you to touch the essence of design. Vines climb, creating a harmonious dance with the elements, and inventive, elaborate facades tell stories of creativity
Project name
Siraco House
Architecture firm
architectt_a.m
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Azra Mizban
Visualization
Azra Mizban
Typology
Residential › House
Discover the allure of juxtaposition in our desert oasis! At the heart of the African desert stands a magnificent, magical tree that serves as the soulful centerpiece of our minimal stone villa. Embracing the serenity of the desert landscape, our interior design harmonizes the rustic elegance of stone with the enchanting simplicity of minimalism.
Project name
Eternal Tree Villa
Architecture firm
Green Clay Architecture
Location
Sahara Desert, North Africa
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Khatereh Bakhtyari
Visualization
Khatereh Bakhtyari
Typology
Residential › House
Lost in the heart of Africa's jungle wilderness, these round hotel huts are a fusion of rustic elegance, blending the warmth of stucco and the timeless beauty of wood. On hazy, humid days, these unique structures offer an oasis of tranquility amidst the lush, green jungle. Embrace the magic of nature and architecture combined, where modern design m...
Project name
Jungle's eye
Architecture firm
Green Clay Architecture
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Khatereh Bakhtyari
Design team
Green Clay Architecture
Visualization
Khatereh Bakhtyari
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
"Nature's Tapestry: Ethereal Treehouses in Madagascar's Rainforests blend sustainable architecture with indigenous artistry, fusing contemporary design with traditional Malagasy craftsmanship. Inspired by endemic flora and fauna, these arboreal sanctuaries intertwine with the forest, each structure mirroring the organic forms of the surrounding tre...
Project name
Madagascar Canopy Cascades
Architecture firm
Ferial Gharegozlou, Reihan Rahimi Ajdadi
Location
Madagascar's rainforests
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Ferial Gharegozlou, Reihan Rahimi ajdadi
Design team
Ferial Gharegozlou, Reihan Rahimi ajdadi
Collaborators
Niyaresh Studio Design
Visualization
Ferial Gharegozlou, Reihan Rahimi ajdadi
Typology
Residential › Rainforest Resort Treehouses
Architectural designer Elija Halil has unveiled a revolutionary solar-powered architectural project in the Sahara Desert that presents a remarkable solution to our global energy problems.
Architecture firm
Archilles by Elija
Location
Murzuq District, Libya, Sahara Desert, Africa
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Rhinoceors 3D, Enscape, Autocad, BIM
Principal architect
Elija Halil
Collaborators
Blue Olive Studio
Visualization
Joseph Christopher Seaward
Client
Global Organisation
BE_Design proudly presents the Komera Leadership Center, a facility in the rural eastern province of Rwanda providing health, education, and mentorship programs for young women, and a place for family development initiatives and community gatherings.
Project name
Komera Leadership Center
Architecture firm
BE_Design
Principal architect
Bruce Engel
Construction
Local workforce that maintained an average of 40% female representation, and provided on-site skilled labor training
Material
Woven eucalyptus screens and brick patterns
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Community Center
