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Sustainable Design Solutions for Addis Ababa

The document presents three architectural thesis problem statements focusing on urban challenges in Addis Ababa. The first addresses the Qoshe landfill, proposing a sustainable community hub that integrates waste management and energy production. The second focuses on the Jemo Condominium Area, advocating for economical housing with educational facilities, while the third discusses the need for a multimodal transport terminal at Megenagna to improve accessibility and urban integration.

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Sustainable Design Solutions for Addis Ababa

The document presents three architectural thesis problem statements focusing on urban challenges in Addis Ababa. The first addresses the Qoshe landfill, proposing a sustainable community hub that integrates waste management and energy production. The second focuses on the Jemo Condominium Area, advocating for economical housing with educational facilities, while the third discusses the need for a multimodal transport terminal at Megenagna to improve accessibility and urban integration.

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Architectural Thesis Problem Statements

Site Selected (Title Option 1): Qoshe Landfill


Project Title: Sustainable Community Hub + Waste to Energy Plant
The Qoshe landfill area in Addis Ababa remains a symbol of urban neglect and environmental
degradation, posing severe health and safety risks to nearby communities. Despite partial
rehabilitation and the introduction of waste-to-energy infrastructure, there is still an absence of an
integrated architectural response that merges environmental recovery, community revitalization,
and sustainable energy production. The lack of public engagement spaces and adaptive reuse
strategies for the surrounding urban fabric has resulted in social isolation and missed opportunities
for ecological regeneration. This study seeks to address the spatial and architectural challenges of
transforming Qoshe into a sustainable community hub that unites waste management, energy
generation, and public welfare within a coherent architectural framework.

Site Selected (Title Option 2): Jemo Condominium Area


Project Title: Economical Housing + Learning Hub
The Jemo Condominium Area exemplifies the challenges of mass housing projects in Addis
Ababa—limited architectural character, inadequate communal spaces, and a lack of adaptive
functions that address the social and educational needs of residents. Current housing models
prioritize quantity over livability, resulting in monotonous environments that discourage social
interaction and community growth. There is a pressing need for an architectural prototype that
balances affordability with spatial quality, integrating educational and communal facilities within the
residential fabric. This research investigates how architecture can serve as a catalyst for social
development by merging economical housing with learning and skill-building environments.

Site Selected (Title Option 3): Megenagna Intersection


Project Title: Multimodal Transport Terminal + Urban Public Space Integration
Megenagna, one of Addis Ababa’s most active intersections, suffers from congestion, poor
pedestrian flow, and fragmented transit systems that hinder accessibility and user comfort. The
existing transport terminal lacks proper spatial organization, safety measures, and amenities that
respond to the daily needs of commuters. Furthermore, the surrounding commercial areas remain
disconnected from the terminal, limiting opportunities for integrated urban life. There is a need for a
comprehensive architectural intervention that redefines the terminal as both a transportation hub
and a civic space—facilitating efficient movement while enhancing the social and spatial quality of
the urban environment.

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