Competition / Community Planning & Design Initiative Africa / Southern Sahara

The Community Planning & Design Initiative Africa (CPDI Africa) is a culture-inspired, research-based, design-build competition, created to inspire the development of successful neighborhoods and communities on the continent, with modern African architecture that is both culturally and environmentally sustainable. CPDI Africa engages participation from the design community within and outside Africa, for the accomplishment of its vision. 

PRIZES 

-First Prize $5,000.00 cash prize. Best Design Recognition, and prototype chosen for the design-build project. Major feature in AMADi publication and documentary. 

-Second Prize $2, 000.00 cash prize. Major feature in AMADi publication and documentary. 

-Third Prize $1, 000.00 cash prize. Major feature in AMADi publication and documentary. 

-Runner Ups, 22 runner up winners will receive: Major feature in AMADi publication and documentary. Receive recognition and present their submissions at the CPDI Africa Award Ceremony. 

- Additional Awards: All winning designers will be considered for the opportunity to earn paid internships with Southern Sahara and affiliate Organizational Partners. This distinguished opportunity is in addition to participation in the CPDI Africa building projects, workshops, documentary films, and annual AMADi publications on contemporary architectural design for building in Africa! 

Winning designers will receive prizes and special recognition during the CPDI Africa Annual Awards Ceremony, hosted and attended by our Partner Organizations, Sponsors, the Press, special guests and supporting public!

All designers will participate in feature ‘Art of African Architecture’ exhibitions and documentary films. TIMELINES January 1, 2015 Competition Launches May 31, 2015 Registration Closes July 31, 2015 Submission Closes August - September 2015