The iconic Africa Hall has won its first 2025 international architecture award in the restoration category, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) announced.
The award was given by the Chicago Athenaeum – Museum of Architecture and Design; and the European Centre for Architecture Art, Design and Urban Studies.
Originally designed by Arturo Mezzèdimi, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa officially opened in 1961, but over 50 years later, the building required significant intervention that would ultimately lead to a decade-long investment to restore the building.
“Thank you to the jury for recognizing the project, and congratulations to all involved in the awards program,” said Architectus Conrad Gargett who submitted the project for competition.
ECA congratulates Gargett for submitting the renovation project for an award and recognises the important role of the Africa Hall Project Team Lead, Antonio Baio, for upholding the vision of retaining Africa Hall’s authenticity in the course of the renovation works over 5 years.
Now in its 20th year, the international architectural awards are the oldest and most prestigious distinguished global building awards program that honours new and cutting edge design worldwide.
An international jury composed of several distinguished designers worked remotely and selected over 250 from a shortlist of over 1,200 submitted projects.
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