La Pyramide I Architecture Competition — IDOARCH
1. Introduction
The La Pyramide I Architecture Competition — IDOARCH aims to rethink the future of the African city by transforming the iconic La Pyramide into a livable and vibrant space. The goal is to repurpose the building, designed by Rinaldo Olivieri and Riccardo Morandi between 1968 and 1973, and make it a functional part of the city.
2. Presentation
La Pyramide is a 62-meter-high monument located in the heart of the administrative district of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The building is known as “The Lady of the Plateau” due to its rhythmic concrete geometry and hollow-core design, which naturally allows the circulation of light and air.
3. About the Project
The project aims to rethink the future of the African city by transforming La Pyramide into a livable and vibrant space. The design should:
- Make the building habitable by proposing a program that brings life to the structure.
- Respect the existing structure while adapting it to current needs.
- Socially and urbanistically integrate the building, connecting the Le Plateau business district with the vibrant life of Abidjan.
4. Schedule
- June 1: Registration opening
- August 31: Registration closing
- November 1: Winners announcement
5. Awards
- 1st Place: €600 + Artificial Intelligence Course + UI Masterclass + 6 months premium plan
- 2nd Place: €300 + 6 months premium plan
- 3rd Place: €100 + 6 months premium plan
6. Jury
- Issa Diabaté: President and CEO of Koffi & Diabaté Architects
- Lucia Oberfrancová: Research assistant and professor at Hochschule Wismar
- Mouaz Abouzaid: Founder and design director at VERFORM
- Maria Stasevich: Architect and founder of OBLIK
- Saul Kim: Architect and professor at Kaywon University of Art and Design
- Thierry Gedeon: Architect