15WinnerGardens Above AccraGardens above Accra offers a retreat for the inhabitants of the city in green parks above.
123People's Choice AwardEarth MadeThe art of building with earth is an ancient one that has stood through the test of time. Archaeological evidence can date entire cities constructed of the earth back over 10,000 years - the City of Bam, Persia, Babylon, Yemen, and the great wall of china are the few examples.
10Institutional Excellence AwardSTACKED//METROPOLISThis project uses the traditional techniques of earthen construction and integrates it with the opulence of modern living in a seamless and dramatic way.
11Urban OasisA proposal secluded, but charming. A space between the earth, sea, wind and the heavens. Inviting everyone to stop, sit, eat, play, and relax.
10AyodeleAyodele is a vision to show the possibility of bridging the gap between earth architecture and modern lifestyles. With our site located in the heart of Accra, the surroundings are conquered by concrete and asphalt, we aspire to strike a balance between green spaces, affordability and lifestyle compatibility.
107TETRISCAPETetriscape, like the game Tetris, appears a seemingly simple design, but brings about an aesthetic appeal because it is both visually and intellectually challenging. The concept here, is to create a single magnificent courtyard. Instead of dividing the different functions of the building, such as habitation and communal living into different blocks, we have
6Earth Made ResidenceThe Earth Made Residence is a unique structure of 36 housing units which are a modern interpretation of a traditional Ghanaian residential compound house. It was important to design an iconic building with a modern, dynamic shape which is completely made out of the earth, so it becomes visible evidence that earthen architecture can be attractive.
39Agostinho ApartmentsAgostinho Apartments is a luxury apartment block and as such the atmosphere of the proposal reflects this.
5Earth MadeThe project aims to create affordable housing for the local people in Accra. The main strategy is to create comfortable living areas and new experiences for families. The proposal is designed to help to access the needs of everyone.
4EARTHEN ANGULARITYEarthen Angularity is a project that is ultimately focused on bringing together a rare relationship between the natural and artificial, the modern and the vernacular, and human beings and mother nature.
28Earthen OasisVertical living and earth block construction are combined to create a dynamic spatial experience in the heart of the airport residential district of Accra, Ghana. The project emphasizes a relationship between residences and green spaces, both public and private.
5WREATHEWreathe meanders around the site, reaching out to the differing communities and their inhabitants. Wreathe is the common ground to all that desire diversity. To combat the deepened division created by economic and national growth, Wreathe offers collaboration; made real by the outreaching, spiraled arms and the perspectives they create.
1Connection to traditionsUsing pressed earth, reinforced concrete and wood a building had evolved creating a space for the community.
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