Architecture
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Al-Hila: Open to Donation Pledges
Aug 19, 2023Al-Hila, a competition to rehabilitate a neighbourhood in Sudan, has been interrupted by the ongoing war in Sudan. The competition was formerly sponsored by Sudan Urban Development Think-Tank (SUDTT) and is now in need of a new sponsor... -
‘Modern Sudan’ Photography Competition Launched
Mar 31, 2022Sudan Architecture Forum, in partnership with Docomomo Sudan and Sudan Artists Fund, opens submissions for ‘ Modern Sudan’, an annual competition dedicated to portraying modern Sudanese architecture. Participants are invited to submit a photograph, or as... -
Sudan Architecture Forum Announce Winners of al-hila 2021
Mar 8, 2022Sudan Architecture Forum (SAF) have announced the winners of the competition of al-hila hilatna competition 2021. First Place WinnerUnanimeIskan Second Place WinnerHozaifa AbdullahFatima ElsiddiqYousif YousifWeaam TahirAbdulrhman Fager Third Place WinnerAbdalrahim Abdallah The first prize is USD1,000... -
Al-hila hilatna: Rehabilitation of a Neighbourhood in Sudan
Aug 30, 2021Sudan Architecture Forum (SAF) has launched al-hila hilatna competition by inviting participants to choose a neighbourhood in Sudan to rehabilitate, which is an opportunity for generating ideas for developing neighbourhoods around the country. It is an... -
AA Visiting School Khartoum: Applications Now Open
May 2, 2021Applications for the AA Visiting School Khartoum are now open. Full and partial scholarships are available. The AA is the abbreviation for the Architectural Association, a school based in London. Their Visiting Schools have taken place... -
The Architectural Definition of “Freedom, Peace and Justice” in Khartoum
Jan 16, 2020In 2019, Sudan has gone through a revolutionary year that changed and redirected its course of change in many ways. Through 2019, we have seen protests intensify and the sit-in site shape itself and the political... -
The State of Urbanism and Architecture in Sudan
Aug 9, 2019During the Sudanese revolution against political, economic and social state of the country, there was a parallel artistic revolution, in music and arts. The revolution manifested in new understanding of symbolisms, experimental ways of expression, and... -
Rebuilding Sudan: What You Need to Know
Feb 17, 2019Since 19 December 2018, protesters in Sudan have been chanting for freedom, peace and justice. The Sudanese people are calling for a revolution, and most importantly, for President Omar Al Bashir and his regime to step... -
The Stories Behind the Walls of Sudanese Homes
Dec 6, 2018Echoes of laughter and the smell of food fills the air with nostalgia. Thick brick walls provide shelter throughout the cold winters and heavy rains, while uniquely positioned vents bring in ample light to brighten our...