Universidade Agostinho Neto, Library
Luanda, Angola
Perkins+Will won an international competition for the design of a new University Campus on the outskirts of Luanda. The library was designed to be the centerpiece of the campus. The first phase of the master plan was built after 10 years of planning and construction.
Lead Designer: Ralph Johnson
Principal in Charge: Bill Doerge
Sr. Designer: Cengiz Yetken
Sr. Technical Designer: Ken Soch
Project Architect: Bryce de Reynier / Marius Ronnett
Interior Designer: Todd Snapp
Technical Design: Mark Walsh
My Role: Architectural Designer and Project Architect through 50% CD phase, 2001-2002
2012 AIA Chicago Distinguished Building Award, Devine Detail Award, Sustainability Leadership Award
Photography by James Steinkamp