Showcasing
the
next
generation
of
African
architecture,
Design
Atelier
Students
Prize
2025
brought
student
projects
from
concept
to
public
recognition
and
professional
opportunity.
THE
DESIGN
ATELIER
STUDENTS
PRIZE
(DASP)
is
an
annual
platform
that
celebrates
student
creativity
in
architecture
and
design
across
Cameroon.
It
highlights
projects
that
reconnect
tradition
and
modernity,
promotes
context‑aware
solutions
for
local
challenges,
and
creates
tangible
pathways
from
academic
work
to
professional
practice.
The initiative addresses the gap between academic training and professional practice while promoting sustainable, culturally-rooted architectural solutions. DASP offers a comprehensive platform featuring competitive evaluation, monetary prizes (500,000 FCFA, 300,000 FCFA, 200,000 FCFA), professional mentorship, and career opportunities including internships at renowned firms like Cabinet Diwouta and research positions with Afriland First Bank. With participation from 10 architecture schools across Cameroon, 123 groups comprising 316 students, and evaluation by 11 distinguished jury members including architects, engineers, and territorial development experts, DASP targets the next generation of Cameroonian architects ready to transform urban landscapes with audacity, engagement, and cultural sensitivity.
DESIGN
ATELIER
STUDENTS
PRIZE
required
comprehensive
visual
documentation
to
showcase
the
inaugural
2025
edition,
capturing
the
rigor
of
jury
deliberations,
the
energy
of
the
awards
ceremony,
and
the
innovative
spirit
of
116
submitted
projects
from
across
Cameroon's
architecture
schools.
Through meticulous cataloguing and design strategy, we created a cohesive visual narrative tracing the competition from launch (16 December 2024) to the final awards (22 February 2025). The catalogue presents the Founder’s vision, jury profiles (including Danièle Diwouta‑Kotto and Inno Chinje), full presentations and technical sheets for the ten finalists, deliberation photography, ceremony coverage at Hôtel Albatros (200+ attendees) and partner acknowledgments (Saar Assurance, Dantela, Global Engineering & Services). The bilingual editorial system uses hierarchical codes (DA_25_XXX) and themed sections (Education, Heritage & Culture, Infrastructure, Tourism), plus an appendix with evaluation criteria and legal notices. Design execution pairs structured typography and motion graphics with strategic photography by Dany Beboua and catalogue design by Better Marque under Bafri Schneider, balancing dense technical content with inspiring imagery from École du Sahel to Unveiled Heritage.
