July 2, 2026

Africa Hall Becomes First African Building to Win 2026 World Monuments Fund Modernism Prize

Africa Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, home to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, has been awarded the 2026 World Monuments Fund / Knoll Modernism Prize, the first building on the African continent to receive this recognition.

The award celebrates the restoration led by Architectus, which preserved the building’s modernist character while preparing it for continued use as a diplomatic landmark.

ALEC FITOUT is proud to have delivered, as prime contractor, this iconic project, where our scope included demolition, MEP, fit-out, FF&E, and heritage works.

This recognition highlights the significance of preserving modernist heritage and the impact of collaborative efforts on landmark projects.

October 23, 2026

The People Behind the Project: A Closer Look at Delivery on Site

In this edition of ALEC FITOUT’s The People Behind the Project series, we hear from the team delivering a refurbishment project and get a closer look at the people behind the work.

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Africa Hall Becomes First African Building to Win 2026 World Monuments Fund Modernism Prize

Africa Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, home to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, has been awarded the 2026 World Monuments Fund / Knoll Modernism Prize, the first building on the African continent to receive this recognition.

The award celebrates the restoration led by Architectus, which preserved the building’s modernist character while preparing it for continued use as a diplomatic landmark.

ALEC FITOUT is proud to have delivered, as prime contractor, this iconic project, where our scope included demolition, MEP, fit-out, FF&E, and heritage works.

This recognition highlights the significance of preserving modernist heritage and the impact of collaborative efforts on landmark projects.

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The People Behind the Project: A Closer Look at Delivery on Site

Africa

Asia

Europe

Luxury Fitout & Refurbishment

Museums, Exhibitions & Theming

Bespoke Fabrication

Africa Hall Becomes First African Building to Win 2026 World Monuments Fund Modernism Prize

Africa Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, home to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, has been awarded the 2026 World Monuments Fund / Knoll Modernism Prize, the first building on the African continent to receive this recognition.​​

The award celebrates the restoration led by Architectus, which preserved the building’s modernist character while preparing it for continued use as a diplomatic landmark.​​

ALEC FITOUT is proud to have delivered, as prime contractor, this iconic project, where our scope included demolition, MEP, fit-out, FF&E, and heritage works.

This recognition highlights the significance of preserving modernist heritage and the impact of collaborative efforts on landmark projects.

See the Rest of Our Updates

The People Behind the Project: A Closer Look at Delivery on Site

Africa Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, home to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, has been awarded the 2026 World Monuments Fund / Knoll Modernism Prize, the first building on the African continent to receive this recognition.

The award celebrates the restoration led by Architectus, which preserved the building’s modernist character while preparing it for continued use as a diplomatic landmark.