Awards & Continental Excellence
Prix et Excellence Continentale
Celebrating architectural landmark achievements, sustainable design leadership, and outstanding contributions across Africa.
AUA Gold Medal Nominations
Submissions close Dec 15
AUA Council First Anniversary & Commission for Women Inauguration
"The Africa Union of Architects Commission for Women (AUACW) congratulates President Francis Sossah and the entire AUA Council on your first Anniversary in office."
We also celebrate the historic inauguration of the Commission for Women for the first time in AUA history under your leadership. May your tenure be marked by wisdom, courage, innovation, and an indelible legacy. The Commission remains fully committed to your vision.
« La Commission des Femmes de l'Union Africaine des Architectes (AUACW) félicite le Président Francis Sossah ainsi que l'ensemble du Conseil de l'AUA à l'occasion de leur premier anniversaire de mandat. »
Nous célébrons également l'inauguration historique de la Commission des Femmes pour la première fois sous votre direction. Que votre mandat soit marqué par la sagesse, le courage et l'innovation. La Commission demeure pleinement engagée envers votre vision.
AUA President Francis Sossah alongside members of the AUA Commission for Women (AUACW).
AUA Continental Design Excellence Award
Prix d'Excellence en Conception
Recognizes completed built projects across Africa that exhibit exceptional creative expression, cultural contextual integration, and structural elegance.
Mpumalanga High Court Project
South Africa • 2024 Winner
African Green Architecture Prize
Prix de l'Architecture Durable
Honoring projects that pioneer eco-centric design, climate-resilient materials, low-embodied carbon, and community-driven ecological integration.
Lamu Eco-Heritage Center
Kenya • 2025 Winner
Young African Architects Prize
Prix des Jeunes Architectes
Dedicated to student research projects and practitioners under the age of 35 who present visionary solutions for African urban development.
Floating Communities Thesis
Ahmadu Bello University • 2025 Winner
Active & Upcoming Continental Competitions
Open architectural design calls, student ideas competitions, and civic challenges across AUA member states.
CPDI Africa Vernacular Architecture Competition
Theme: Modern African Vernacular Architecture & Sustainable Housing
An international research and design challenge inviting architecture students and professionals to research local heritage, indigenous materials, and culture to design modern African housing.
Pan-African Climate Pavilion Competition
Theme: Zero-Carbon Vernacular Architecture
Seeking innovative proposals from registered African architects for a temporary zero-carbon exhibition pavilion representing continental design.
Nelson Mandela Memorial Centre & School of Public Governance
Concours d'architecture pour le Centre commémoratif
Organized by SAIA in partnership with AUA and UCT. A landmark design initiative subject to heritage impact assessment by Heritage Western Cape.
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Continental Hall of Fame
Past recipients of AUA continental recognitions and honors
| Year | Award Category | Recipient / Practice | Country / Section | Project Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sustainable Architecture | Lamu Heritage Workshop | 🇰🇪 Kenya (AAK) | Lamu Eco-Heritage Center |
| 2024 | Design Excellence | Boogertman + Partners | 🇿🇦 South Africa (SAIA) | Mpumalanga High Court |
| 2023 | AUA Gold Medal | Francis Kéré | 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso (OAB) | Lifetime Contribution |
| 2022 | Young Architects Award | Chiamaka O. | 🇳🇬 Nigeria (NIA) | Urban Resiliency Framework |