Bay of Luanda Waterfront

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The Bay of Luanda gave rise to the urban and architectural waterfront of the capital of Angola and is one of its main foundational patterns. Over time, it has served as the city’s most important public space the social and economic epicentre of the country. Through time, the waterfront connected to the downtown neighbourhood and then the major urban networks and expansion routes.

“100 Architects of the Year” International Union Of Architects (UIA)

Honor Award, 2013 Excellence on the Waterfront, USA

2012 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, ZA