Moveable skyscraper for Africa wins 2017 Skyscraper Competition
- 7 years ago
GLIWICE, POLAND — A moveable building designed to bring an agricultural revolution to impoverished African communities has won first place in a prestigious design contest.
Designed by a team based in Poland, the Mashambas Skyscraper won first prize in the 2017 eVolo Skyscraper Competition.
The building will provide training in agricultural techniques, along with modern agricultural tools, a drone service, and a trading hall. The project aims to boost local agriculture.
After a local community becomes self-sufficient, the building will be moved to another community.
The competition was held by eVolo magazine. which received a total of 444 entries this year.
Designed by a team based in Poland, the Mashambas Skyscraper won first prize in the 2017 eVolo Skyscraper Competition.
The building will provide training in agricultural techniques, along with modern agricultural tools, a drone service, and a trading hall. The project aims to boost local agriculture.
After a local community becomes self-sufficient, the building will be moved to another community.
The competition was held by eVolo magazine. which received a total of 444 entries this year.