(JUBA) – An international design competition has selected Design B-069 as the winning proposal for the new headquarters in Badingilo, South Sudan. The project, developed by Mexican architects Patricia Anagelly San Román Sánchez, Dino del Cueto Beato, and Santiago Blanco Olachea of TLAN Estudio, UNAM Class of 2024, was chosen for its innovative environmental approach, use of rammed earth and modular structures, and seamless integration with Badingilo’s natural landscape.
The competition attracted 112 entries from across the world, including submissions from South Sudan, Kenya, India, Germany, the UK, USA, China, Turkey, Egypt, Nigeria, Brazil, Indonesia, Finland, Canada, France, Australia, and Argentina. Organisers praised the creativity, dedication, and sustainability focus of all participants. The next steps involve working closely with the winning team to develop and implement the Badingilo Headquarters project.
In related developments, ongoing aerial surveillance in the Boma–Badingilo landscape has strengthened wildlife protection efforts. Recent monitoring flights focused on giraffe populations identified 405 individual giraffes over a one-year period using the GiraffeSpotter photo-ID system. The initiative, supported by Giraffe Conservation, employs artificial intelligence to track population trends and improve long-term conservation strategies for South Sudan’s iconic species.
Badingilo Headquarters and Wildlife Monitoring
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Project | Badingilo Headquarters, South Sudan |
| Winning Design | Design B-069 |
| Architects | Patricia Anagelly San Román Sánchez, Dino del Cueto Beato, Santiago Blanco Olachea (TLAN Estudio, Mexico City, UNAM 2024) |
| Design Features | Environmental strategy, rammed earth, modular structures, harmony with landscape |
| Competition Entries | 112 submissions from over 20 countries including South Sudan, Kenya, USA, UK, India, Germany |
| Next Steps | Collaboration with winning team for project development |
| Wildlife Monitoring | Boma–Badingilo landscape giraffe census |
| Monitoring Method | Aerial surveillance and GiraffeSpotter photo-ID system |
| Giraffe Population | 405 individual giraffes identified in one year |
| Conservation Partners | Giraffe Conservation and African Parks |
| Key Goals | Sustainable development, biodiversity protection, evidence-based conservation |