What a historic moment today held at #UNECA celebrating the successful completion of the renovation (2017-24) of the #Africanhall that was realised between 1959-61 in #AddisAbeba. It's always great to see a proper appreciation & celebration of the incredible efforts HIM Emperor Haile Selassie & his favourite architect, Arturo Mezzedimi, put on one of the most important buildings in #Africa. Prominent figures including Ras Mengesha Seyoum, great-grandson of Arturo, Marcelo Mezzedimi, & academicians from different parts of the globe attended the event followed by the launch of a state-of-the-art book on the building!

Photos: A.Mezzedimi showing a plan for the Emperor (1), An autograph statement written in 1970 by the Emperor, reading 'What architect Mezzedimi accomplished on so many occasions is to be cherished.' (2), Collage of a hand-drawn plan for the African Hall & A.Mezzedimi (3), Original Sketch proposal of the African Hall building by A.Mezzedimi, 1959 (4)

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The majestic stained-glass mural greeting visitors by Honorable Laureate Maitre Artiste Afewerk Tekle (1932-2012) inside the recently renovated #AfricanHall. Whats an afrofuturist beauty!

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Historical spaces are always contested - The renovation of #AfricaHall is a great example of how to upgrade and replace materials while preserving its intangible qualities.

The extensive research & documentation undertaken as part of the renovation of Africa Hall shows us the power of drawings and the professional commitment of architects, designers and restorers.

Via ECA

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Jumma Mubarak!

Courtesy of #Harar, the 4th Islamic holy city in the globe 🌎, after Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem.

📷 Harar Tourism Guides Association

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