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Architects: MASS Design Group
- Area: 5090 m²
- Year: 2022
Kigali: The Latest Architecture and News
Norrsken Kigali House / MASS Design Group
Amman, Bogota, and Freetown Among the 15 Winning Cities of the 2021 Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Mayors Challenge
Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced the 15 winning innovations of its 2021-2022 Global Mayors Challenge. Hailing from six continents, the chosen projects "seek improvements in the areas of economic recovery and inclusive growth, health and well-being, climate and environment, and gender and equality". The winning cities include Istanbul, Rotterdam, Butuan, and Wellington, and will all receive $1 million and external support to develop their programs.
Umubano Primary School Extension / ASA Studio
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Architects: ASA Studio
- Area: 650 m²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: Archicad, Cimerwa, Dayliff, Roto, Safintra, +2
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Professionals: ASA Studio, IPRC
Rwanda Cricket Stadium / Light Earth Designs
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Architects: Light Earth Designs
- Area: 650 m²
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: Pan Mixers South Africa, SKAT Consulting, Tensar Corporation
Rebuilding Rwanda: Designing a New Future
Rwanda is writing a new global story for itself. Over two decades after the end of the country’s civil war and the 1994 genocide, a series of progressive visions have been the catalyst for transformation throughout Rwanda. These economic and structural reforms have redefined the built environment, and in turn, are shaping contemporary architecture across the country.
Faculty of Architecture and Environmental Design / Patrick Schweitzer & Associés
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Architects: Patrick Schweitzer & Associés
- Area: 5600 m²
- Year: 2017
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Professionals: Acte 2 Paysage, CATIC
David Adjaye Unveils Design for Cancer Centre in Rwanda
Adjaye Associates have unveiled their design for the Eugene Gasana Jr. Foundation Paediatric Cancer Centre in Kigali, Rwanda. Located on a four-hectare site, the centre will include a 100-bed hospital, lodging for outpatients and residential housing for hospital staff. The design is inspired by the region’s vernacular architecture, and by the local Imigongo art form, which often includes black, white and red geometric patterns.
Read on to learn more about the project.
Umubano Primary School / MASS Design Group
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Architects: MASS Design Group
- Area: 900 m²
- Year: 2010
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Professionals: Ujenge Construction and Engineering
Kimisagara Football for Hope Centre / AFO with Architecture for Humanity
Architects: Architectural Field Office with Architecture for Humanity Location: Kimisagara, Kigali, Rwanda Project Year: 2009 Project Area: 200.0 sqm Photographs: Killian Doherty
Video: Football for Hope
Architecture for Humanity’s Kimisagra Football for Hope Center in Kigali, Rwanda has broken ground. This video by Killian Doherty and music by Sophie Nzayisenga features the site location, renderings, and most importantly the communities excitement for the new center.