Startup Lions Campus Shortlisted for the 2025 Aga Khan Award for Architecture
The Startup Lions Campus in Turkana, Kenya, has been shortlisted for the 2025 Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Designed by Kéré Architecture, the campus serves as a hub for technology education and entrepreneurship in one of the world's most challenging environments. Utilizing local quarry stone, the project incorporates rainwater harvesting, solar energy, and tall ventilation towers inspired by surrounding termite mounds. This innovative approach addresses both environmental and social needs, creating a sustainable space for learning and community engagement.
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture recognizes projects that successfully address the needs and aspirations of communities in which Muslims have a significant presence. The 2025 shortlist includes 19 projects selected from a pool of 369 nominations. The final winners will be announced after a rigorous evaluation process, which considers architectural excellence alongside social and environmental contributions.
The Startup Lions Campus in Turkana, Kenya, has been shortlisted for the 2025 Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Designed by Kéré Architecture, the campus serves as a hub for technology education and entrepreneurship in one of the world's most challenging environments. Utilizing local quarry stone, the project incorporates rainwater harvesting, solar energy, and tall ventilation towers inspired by surrounding termite mounds. This innovative approach addresses both environmental and social needs, creating a sustainable space for learning and community engagement.
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture recognizes projects that successfully address the needs and aspirations of communities in which Muslims have a significant presence. The 2025 shortlist includes 19 projects selected from a pool of 369 nominations. The final winners will be announced after a rigorous evaluation process, which considers architectural excellence alongside social and environmental contributions.
