XXXIII . Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Minghui Li, Jamie Chen
Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. It is also serves as the capital of the Oromia Region. In the 2007 census, the city’s population was estimated to be 2,739,551 inhabitants. Addis Ababa is a highly developed and important cultural, artistic, financial and administrative centre of Ethiopia.
Left: Megina Intersection Right: New Urban Sprawl
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Population:
Metro: 3,859,999 people
Area:
Metro: 527.0 km2
Population Density:
Metro Average: 7,324 people/km2
Politics:
Addis Ababa saw a wide-scale economic boom in 1926 and 1927, and an increase in the number of buildings owned by the middle class, including stone houses filled with imported European furniture. The middle class also imported newly manufactured automobiles and expanded banking institutions.During the Italian occupation, urbanization and modernization steadily increased by a master plan which they hoped Addis Ababa would be more colonial city and continued after their occupation. Consequent master plans were designed by French and British consultants from 1940s onwards focusing on monumental structures, satellite cities and inner-city. Addis Ababa remains federal chartered city which is called “the political capital of Africa” due to its historical, diplomatic, and political significance for the continent, Addis Ababa serves as the headquarters of major international organizations such as the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
Top: MERKATO MARKET: THE BIGGEST OPEN MARKET
Top Right: MESKEL SQUARE: CONCERTS, ATHLETICS, MESKEL FESTIVAL
Bottom Left: A SLUM IN THE OLD PIASSA NEIGHBOURHOOD
Bottom Right: FINANCIAL DISTRICT
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. High Density Buildig Typologies
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Means of Transport
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Traffic Hubs Nodes
Top Right: MESKEL SQUARE: CONCERTS, ATHLETICS, MESKEL FESTIVAL
Bottom Left: A SLUM IN THE OLD PIASSA NEIGHBOURHOOD
Bottom Right: FINANCIAL DISTRICT
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. High Density Buildig Typologies
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Means of Transport
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Traffic Hubs Nodes
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Urban Void Spaces
Lideta:
Area: 2.97 square km
Population: 132,000 people
Population Density: 44,444 people/km2
Piazza:
Area: 0.77 square km
Population: 110,000 people
Population Density: 142,857 people/km2
Merkato:
Area: 1 square km
Population: 32,140 people
Population Density: 32,140 people/km2
Kera, Kirkos:
Area: 14 square km
Population: 235,441 people
Population Density: 16,104 people/km2
Kebena, Yeka:
Area: 85.46 square km
Population: 337,575 people
Population Density: 3,950.1people/km2
Geta, Lideta
Area: 14.62 square km
Population: 235,441 people
Population Density: 36,000people/km2
Breaking Barriers, Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa's central business district is home to several informal settlements that coexist with important administrative and business buildings. The project site is located next to Menelik II Square, a historical and tourist attraction in the city. The area is also a transportation hub with buses and cabs stopping at the square.
The informal settlements surrounding the project site house many cottage industries, including small-scale textile production. Our design proposes a mixed-use high-rise building that combines textile mills and a community-operated industry space. In addition, the building will serve as a transportation hub with an integrated waiting space and a tourist-oriented visitor center. We also envision incorporating education and tourism into the project by showcasing traditional crafts.
The building will have a dynamic design that separates space for residents and visitors. The central textile mill studios will be the focal point of the building, and it will serve as a public space for community engagement. These shared working space will be designed to allow visitors to observe the textile production process, and there will be spaces for events and activities, such as workshops, seminars, and product launches.
The transportation hub will be located on the ground floor of the building, with a well-planned waiting area for passengers. The waiting area will be designed to provide comfortable seating and amenities, such as charging ports and information screens. The visitor center will also be located on the ground floor, with interactive displays and information about the building, the cottage industry, and the surrounding area.
Overall, the design for "Breaking Barrier" aims to create a unique public space in Addis Ababa that showcases the city's cottage industry, promotes collaboration among cottage industries, and provides educational opportunities for visitors. The building will also serve as a transportation hub, with a well-designed waiting area for passengers and a visitor center that caters to tourists.
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— AQQ