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The Irele, Adeyemi Akande
The Irele, Adeyemi Akande
ATL
Honorable Mention
Inspired by the art and architecture of the Yoruba and Hamer people.
What inspired you to enter this special competition to create a modern architectural language for Africa?
I have been tremendously overtaken by the desire to explore a modern cultural identity and outlook for contemporary Africa. A visual identity that MUST stem out of the continent‘s deepest philosophy and interpretation of self. So to find the CPDI competition was a perfect platform for me to finally begin to articulate all the ideas I have been brewing for some time. The CPDI‘s ideology perfectly mirrored my most profound …
Ifa House, Eduardo Soto
Ifa House, Eduardo Soto
ATL
2nd Prize Winner
Inspired by the culture of the Yoruba people.
What inspired you to enter this special competition to create a modern architectural language for Africa?
The inspiration to enter the CPDI Africa 2015 competition came from the desire to learn more about my own culture and my passion for modern architectural design. My cultural heritage is a blend of Spanish, African, and indigenous Taíno races. These three races contributed to the formation and traditions of the Puerto Rican culture. The CPDI Africa 2015 competition gave me the opportunity to learn more about my African heritage while exploring modern …