The winners of the 2023 edition of the well-known international architecture competition “Kaira Looro”, which was organised by the humanitarian organisation “Balouo Salo”, have been announced. Once again, this year we dealt with the important issue of defending and promoting human rights, and in particular the right to education, as well as Goal 4...
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Kaira Looro International Architecture Competition
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Winning project of the Kaira Looro Competition – 2023 Edition. Project by Artha Krisiantara from Indonesia
Architectural concept, camping among the dunes, is first of all the maximum immersion into the world of bizarre shapes of dunes, and endless sands. The desert has its own mystical charm, where you can feel the unity with nature, away from civilization.
Project name
Dune Camping
Architecture firm
Cosmo Render
Location
Sahara Desert, Africa
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, ArchiCAD, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Dilshod Sharipov
Visualization
Cosmo Render
Typology
Hospitality Architecture
Introducing the first-ever beachfront apartment complex in Ghana with a private swimming pool that offers stunning views of the ocean. We are proud to announce our partnership with the renowned IROFO Development to bring this amazing project to life.
Architecture firm
Gravity Studio
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Adobe Photoshop, Lumion
Principal architect
Mohanad Albasha
Visualization
Mohanad Albasha
Typology
Residential › Apartments
The proposed Pavilion consists of a forecourt under a tent roof for the reception and greeting of the guests as well as three connected round buildings. These are on the ground floor successively walkable with the possibility by a spiral staircase "the observatory" on the roof terrace to reach.
Project name
Wildernes Pavilion at Kilimanjaro
Architecture firm
Peter Stasek Architects - Corporate Architecture
Location
Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Tools used
ArchiCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Peter Stasek
Visualization
3D-square / Simon Wagner
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Pavilion
The melna townhouses in Ghana offer a visually stunning and functional design that stands out in any neighborhood. The signature orange facade with its fluid curves is eye-catching and accented by strategically placed lighting that creates a mesmerizing display at night.
Project name
Melena Townhouses
Architecture firm
Gravity Studio
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohanad Albasha
Visualization
Mohanad Albasha
Typology
Residential › House
Like a diamond, the shape of the building arises from the external pressure of legal constraints on a small plot of land. The facade gives character to the piece and functions as a brise-soleil. The restaurant under the pool is naturally cooled by the water that cascades over the facades.
Project name
Diamant D'Abidjan
Architecture firm
Paulo Merlini Architects
Location
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Tools used
Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD
Principal architect
Paulo Merlini
Visualization
Paulo Merlini Architects
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel / Mixed-Use
This is Fredrick Mensah house in the South of Ghana. Fredrick asked us to do a minimal design but futuristic! We tried to make it as unique as possible. I tried to design the facade of this house in a new and classy look.
Project name
KuKuruoo House
Architecture firm
Amin Moazzen
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Amin Moazzen
Visualization
Amin Moazzen
Typology
Residential › House
MASK Architects has designed the world's first Eco-Tourism based BAOBAB Luxury Safari Resort in Africa which produces its own water autonomously by using ‘Air to Water technology’ energy powered by transparent solar device covered curtain glass.
Project name
BAOBAB Luxury Safari Resort
Architecture firm
MASK Architects
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Rhinoceros 3D, Corona Renderer
Principal architect
Öznur Pınar Çer, Danilo Petta
Design team
Öznur Pınar Çer, Danilo Petta
Collaborators
Sarje Nagda (Press Release)
Visualization
MASK Architects
Typology
Hospitality › Eco-Tourism, Resort & Hotel
