The NowNow Competition

NEW COMPETITION BRIEF - OUT NOW! 🚀 IJORA POWER STATION: Lagos’ New Creative Landmark The design competition challenge calls on all #architects, #designers, #urbanists, #engineers, #artists, #makers, and #anyone with a passion for the #future of our urban environments! To reimagine the abandoned Ijora Power Station as a new cultural hub in the city of Lagos! 🌇🇳🇬 Team NowNow, in partnership with Goethe-Institut Nigeria, welcomes you to be a part of a passionate and forward-thinking community that focuses on presenting #fresh and #bold architectural, urban, and design ideas, to catalyze future #urban #change. Stand a chance of winning $2 050 / ₦ 2 650 000 / R35 000 of #prizes for submitting your #ideas. DOWNLOAD THE BRIEF AND REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/dS8X25rC And receive additional resources and an Information Pack: 3D models, 2D maps, reference images, and more! For more info, visit: https://lnkd.in/d3Vj-rNb Lagos Urban Development Initiative ARCTIC INFRASTRUCTURE Nigerian Institute of Architects South African Institute of Architects Young Urbanists South Africa #adaptivereuse #architecturecompetition #lagos #ijorapowerstation #outnow #registertoday

We are launching something huge in 2025 !!!! ❤️🔥 You are going to love this🥺👇🏽 #life_as_an_architectural_designer Before I tell you what it is, let me tell you how it started ❗️… In 2022, I was working on a design project when a design student approached me and asked; “Hello, I’m a design student, I don’t have a laptop, I’m struggling to pay for my fees and foot my bills and I don’t know how to learn how to design or if I have a future being a creative, all my friends have the best tools, I feel like giving up, what do I do … 😖” In that moment, I stopped what I was doing and shared my entire journey with him … 🔸How I was rejected from architectural design school and I didn’t give up until I got in 🔸How I didn’t fit in because I had no technical skills 🔸How I did not have a laptop of mine for 4 years of design school and I had to work multiple jobs to keep my head 🔸How I found out the architecture school syllabus in Nigeria was not enough and I had to learn to design from books and available and free online materials 🔸How I had to depend on God’s help and reach out to those who were doing okay to ask questions Sharing my story with him, I saw hope in his eyes because he didn’t believe I had ever passed through things like that ❗️…. He is not the only one Now this is the situation; A lot of creatives in Nigeria and Africa share this same story with so many difficulties and nobody to support them, no one they can reach out to for help, most of them give up in the process and some dive into dangerous coping mechanisms such as smoking, hard drugs and other vices … ❌🔞🚭 There are so many passionate, driven, motivated, hardworking creatives and designers that have become depressed and unmotivated because there is no one to give a helping hand, no community to support and cheer them on ❗️ That is why in 2025, I and my partners are launching the DACHSPACE COMMUNITY !!!!! 👨🏽💻👩🏼💻❤️ We are focused on building the most supportive and inclusive design community for designers, design students, innovators and developers across Africa and the rest of the world !! We want to create opportunities, foster creativity, build a next generation of creative stars ! ✨ I cannot do it alone❗️ If you are a designer and you would love to be a part of this community; make sure to join our open group through this link for more information: https://lnkd.in/dZbJPFq7 🎗️You can also support us by reposting and sharing this across your platforms and pages. Let us support one another and make this a reality ❤️ We are looking for partners, sponsorships and we are open for collaborations as well ❗️ #DACHSPACE_DESIGN_COMMUNITY #2025 #architect #builder #architecturestudent #architecture #architecturedesign #architecturelovers #architecturaldesigner #3d #3dmodeling #3dvisualisation #3drendering #design #architecturaldesign #sketch #sketching #sketches #draw #drawing #designer #dezeen #interiordesign #rendering #archvizartist #interior

I’m thrilled to share that I have officially graduated with a Master’s degree in Architecture from the École Nationale d’Architecture de Tétouan, receiving the highest honors, congratulations from the jury, and a special distinction as the highest grade awarded.This achievement marks the end of six enriching years of hard work, dedication, and invaluable learning experiences. I am deeply grateful to my tutors, whose guidance and support were instrumental throughout this journey, and to the jury members for their valuable feedback and encouragement. Heartfelt thanks also go to my friends and family, who have been a constant source of motivation. For my thesis titled ''Architectural Grafting: A Method for the Preservation, Renovation, and Adaptive Reuse of Degraded Built Heritage'' – Case Study of Larache. I explored how modern interventions can harmonize with historical structures while preserving their unique character and identity, Focusing on Hisn Al Fath, a historic fortress in Larache dating back to 1545. The project was developed through two main interventions: the Urban Intervention, which analyzed the old Medina's layout and social dynamics and led to a proposal for a green urban park to enhance connectivity and create a vibrant public space linking the Medina with the city. While The Architectural Intervention centered on Hisn Al Fath, where I explored sustainable strategies to revitalize the fortress. By introducing modern architectural elements to preserve its historical identity while transforming it into a functional space for the community. Together, these interventions demonstrate how architectural grafting can bridge the past and present, transforming neglected heritage sites into dynamic spaces that enrich both the urban and the social fabric. I’m eager to see how this project might inspire new opportunities and initiatives in architecture. By combining historic preservation with modern sustainable design ,and I look forward to the potential impact it could have on future projects and the conversations it could spark about adaptive reuse, sustainability, and the role of architecture in community enrichment. #architecture #adaptivereuse #thesisproject #graduation #PFE

We.Collaborate is sponsoring entries to our latest competition - Ijora Power Station Reach out to them ASAP to secure one! _________________________________ DM or Email us at info@nownowcompetition - if you would also like to #sponsor competition #entries for #young #designers

I Redesigned the National Art Theater Lagos, a national monument representing the centre of Nigerian art and culture for a competition hosted by Rogue Studios in partnership with the Nigerian Institute of Architects (Lagos Chapter), Nigerian Institute Of Architects However there was a major constraint, we were not allowed to change the Initial design of the monument but only modify it This is one of those projects where I had to channel my Inner Creativity because every element I add should not just be for aesthetics but also solve a problem. Here is how I tackled the project in 3 steps ✔The first step was finding the problem, For that, I had to visit the Monument and experience it first-hand thinking of what I can do to enhance my experience, I also Did a lot of research online, interviewed a few people and the Problem list was complete. ✔ Secondly, Finding solutions to the Problems. here are the problems I found, and my solution to them 🔸 High cost of Power - I added Multiple solar panels to the First-level roof to serve as an efficient green power-saving alternative 🔸 The monument has been forgotten - I added Uplights to the second-level roof to Highlight the Monument and make it glow at night and pick the interest of people 🔸 Limited recreational Outdoor space - I added a concrete Sitting area on the Landscape to resemble the Crown of the monument and to be used as an Outdoor space for events, a relaxation area and a spot to take cool pictures for IG further promoting the monument. This sitting area can be spread across the Landscape 🔸 The entrance was feeling boring - I added African art design mouldings on the entrance walls 🔸 The aerial view of Lagos from the first floor is amazing, How can we capitalize on it - I Added moveable Temporary metal sitting areas on the second-level roof and green plants as railings ✔ Now I have the solutions, what was left was to Implement it in 3D using Blender, This was the hardest part because I did not have floorplans, site plans or elevation, so all you see now are rough estimations from multiple pictures online, and here are the final results, Tell me what you think in the comments😊 #architecture #architecturedesign #architecturalvisualization #blender #architect #building #realestate #nigeriaproperties #nigeria

A great opportunity for architects and designers to participate in something 'pan-African', innovative and restorative in approach. We all need to be thinking beyond our boundaries, both in space (location and geography) and over time (respect for the past and vision for the future) - well done The NowNow Competition for the concept, thinking and challenge - trusting that many will take it up.

https://lnkd.in/eGiDiUXF The first issue of #African #Cities #Magazine dives into how innovative solutions are shaping #resilient, #sustainable #cities across Africa. This edition covers a range of projects focused on #urban #planning, #architecture, and #design, introducing practitioners and innovators making strides in African urban development. A special emphasis is placed on the adaptability and resourcefulness of African cities, showcasing efforts to meet local #challenges while promoting #inclusivity and #environmental stewardship. The edition also celebrates Africa’s cultural richness, highlighting urban diversity and envisioning a future of vibrant, adaptable cities that reflect the unique identity of the continent.

The PG Bison 1.618 Education Initiative celebrates the top emerging #Architecture and #InteriorDesign talents South Africa has to offer and gives them an opportunity to get their names into the industry as they embark on their careers. Congratulations to Cara Grace Turner, who was announced today as our 2024 winner at a special awards ceremony  in the economic heartland of South Africa, Johannesburg. Cara is an interior design student at Design Time School of Interior Design and wins R75 000, with her lecturer, Anel Joubert taking away R50 000. In second place, we have Grace Taylor, also from Design Time School of Interior Design (winning R37 500), and Isabella Vernes from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in third place (winning R15 000). Well done to all our finalists for the high standard of work. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dTVQn64Q ‎ #Architecture #InteriorDesign

I'm excited to share that the book "Adaptive Reuse of Cultural Heritage: Circular Business, Financial, and Governance Models" has been published and is now available in open access! 👉https://lnkd.in/ddRaXjqn A heartfelt thank you to my institution CNR-IRISS Istituto di Ricerca su Innovazione e Servizi per lo Sviluppo for involving me in this enriching research project, and to my colleagues and the incredible CLIC research team from across Europe. This has truly been an amazing journey! Antonia Gravagnuolo Martina Bosone Silvia Iodice Assunta Martone