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Afar Sidama, Amanuale Brook
Afar Sidama, Amanuale Brook
ATL
Honorable Mention
Inspired by the Afar and Sidama people of Ethiopia.
What inspired you to enter this special competition to create a modern architectural language for Africa?
I am interested in vernacular African architecture especially from my home region, Eastern Africa. Its obvious Vernacular architecture is dear to me. How the people have evolved from historical and diverse socio-cultural, climatic conditions and civilizations. Our built environment is a good way to appreciate our progress.
What did you find most interesting or challenging during the research and development of your prototype?
My research into how people survive in the most uninhabitable …