Lilongwe Centre for Agricultural Transformation (CAT)

The Lilongwe Centre of Architectural Transformation (CAT) is an ambitious initiative that aims to establish its first pilot research and development facility. From the beginning, there was a desire to create a building with a strong architectural identity that would become the image of its program.

What inspired the initial concept of the design?

The initial concept of the building is based on the main ideas of openness, flexibility, and sustainability. The goal was to create a sustainable centre that demonstrates new technologies as well as an attractive educational environment. The building was designed around the idea of stimulating interactions between users and to encourage active participation. To do so, the