The World Monuments Fund/Knoll Modernism Prize 2026 goes to Ethiopia’s historic Africa Hall
Wallpaper | 22.01.2026 22:00
When Africa Hall opened in Addis Ababa 64 years ago, it was unlike anything the Ethiopian capital had seen. Notably, the sweeping modernist complex, designed by Italian architect Arturo Mezzedimi, had no fences. That simple design gesture symbolised the building’s role, contributing to an open and unified continent as the headquarters for the UN Economic Commission for Africa and as a critical player in the formation of the African Union.
