Announcement: Partnership with CPDI Africa for Futuropolis 2044 (Resort Africana) Architectural Design Competition
We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with CPDI Africa for the groundbreaking architectural design competition, Futuropolis 2044!
Futuropolis 2044 invites visionary architects, designers, and urban planners to imagine and create innovative solutions for the cities of tomorrow. This competition aims to inspire and showcase futuristic urban designs that prioritize sustainability, resilience, and inclusivity.
Our collaboration with CPDI Africa, a leading organization in promoting creative and sustainable design practices across the continent, marks a significant step forward in our commitment to fostering innovation in the architectural field. Together, we aim to provide a platform for talented individuals and teams to push the boundaries of what’s possible in urban development.
Community Planning and Design Initiative Africa (CPDI Africa)
Community Planning and Design Initiative Africa (CPDI Africa), founded and headed by Nmadili N. Okwumabua, stands as a pioneer for Afro-centric architecture within our continent and in Diaspora.
Envisioning sustainable communities where modern designs commemorate the cultural heritage of its people, CPDI Africa creates and inspires the creation of dynamic spaces marked by environmental stewardship and cultural sustainability.
CPDI Africa has taken leaps toward the actualization of Afro-futuristic architecture through their innovative efforts:
- Offering Services for engaging with Afrocentric Architecture.
- Collaborative Research on African Architecture at CPDI Africa’s Center for Afrocentric Design Advancement (CADA) at the African University of Science & Technology in Abuja**.**
- Awarding Diplomas and Certificates in African Architecture to architects and designers worldwide from CPDI’s Global Studio for African-Centered Architecture (GSACA), taught by renowned industry professionals**.**
- Incentivising the preservation of cultures’ unique architectural identities via their African Heritage Architecture Competition and the African Heritage Architecture Compendium to celebrate its winners’ designs**.**
- CPDI’s Awareness Campaigns for the Advocacy of Afrocentric Architecture.
- Celebrating CPDI Africa’s successful strides towards her vision in the **CPDI Africa Chronicles.**
We are thrilled to partner with such a powerful architectural hub for empowerment, education and ethnic-driven architecture in Africa and all over the world.
Connect with CPDI Africa via their website and all platforms.
Partner with their vision for a revolution of Afrocentric Architecture!
Nmadili N. Okwumabua (Biography)
Nmadili N. Okwumabua is a highly experienced educator, urbanist, and cultural designer, specializing in the industry for over 25 years. She holds a BSc in Architecture from the University of Tennessee, a BSc in Urban Studies from Georgia State University, and an MSc in African and African American Studies from Clark Atlanta University.
Ms. Okwumabua shares her expertise through speaking engagements at international conferences and universities, advocating for sustainable development in African and global communities. Outside her education and architecture, she also has experience in project management, real estate development, marketing and sales.
She has founded two influential initiatives: the Community Planning & Design Initiative Africa (CPDI Africa) and the Global Studio for African-Centered Architecture (GSACA). Currently, she is focused on leading pioneering research initiatives at CPDI Africa’s Global Studios while supporting developers aiming to infiltrate new and emerging markets.
