ADIA Award WINNER 2026 / Landscape Architecture - for Bo-Kaap Market

We are honoured to receive an AIDA Award 2026 in the category of Landscape Architecture for the Bo-Kaap Market - A Multifunctional Public Space.

The Africa International Design Awards recognise innovative work that addresses contemporary challenges and contributes meaningfully to the future of design on the continent.

The project dignifies informal trade through safe, legible infrastructure that supports livelihoods and improves daily working conditions. It strengthens a key neighbourhood node and creates a shared civic space used beyond trading hours by residents and visitors. The stepped timber platforms provide places to sit, play games, watch the street, and gather across ages.

Find details here:

https://africainternationaldesignawards.com/aidawinner/?mguid=fc6a3cc7-3fbe-11f1-9169-a2a14d982caa

Lead Designer: Amy Thompson

Design Team: J.James, N.Chidyaonga, I.Steenkamp, G.Dobrin, R.Jacobs and TKLA (for Concept Design)

Architecture Firm: Yes And Studio

Construction Company: AR Projects

Engineering: Bergstan Engineering

Project management: Turner and Townsend

Client: City of Cape Town

Photo Credit: Marike Franklin

Project Location: Crn of Pentz Street and Yusuf Driver, Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, South Africa

Design Status: Completed (Phase 2 in progress)