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Umoja, Mark Gomina
Umoja, Mark Gomina
ATL
Honorable Mention
Promoting a synthesis of African design.
What did you find most interesting or challenging during the research and development of your prototype?
It was challenging sorting out the so many research materials gathered from diverse sources, yet it was most interesting and fulfilling to find they all corroborated Umoja‘s values of unity, proportion and functionality.
What inspired you to enter this special competition to create a modern architectural language for Africa?
I was inspired by CPDI‘s laudable initiative towards the development of sustainable/successful African Neighborhoods and communities coupled with my passion for promoting African indigenous Art and Architecture …