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