🏛 AASTU ARCH CLUB 🏛

🎓🏛️ Huge CONGRATULATIONS to our incredible 5th-year architecture students and Arch Club members who just crushed their final thesis defense! After countless all-nighters, endless design iterations, and jury-week pressures, you have officially crossed the finish line. You didn't just build amazing models and blueprints during your time at AASTU; you helped build the very foundation of our club.😊 As you transition from students to professionals, we wish you nothing but the best in your journey ahead. Go out there and design the future we are so incredibly proud of you! 🚀📐 #AASTUArchClub#ThesisDefense#ClassOf2026#ArchitectureGraduates

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Dear Readers, In this issue, we explore Wanchi Eco-Lodge, set within the dramatic landscape of the Wanchi Crater Lake basin west of Addis Ababa, offers a thoughtful exploration of how architecture can respond to place without overwhelming it. Developed as part of Ethiopia’s “Dine for the Nation” initiative, the project reflects a quieter architectural ambition—one centered on belonging rather than spectacle. The reinterpretation of the traditional tukul dwelling becomes central to the project, transformed through contemporary openings that frame the surrounding landscape while still retaining echoes of its original spatial character. Check it out! 👇 https://ketemajournal.com/v-37-flipbook/ MARCH • APRIL • 2026 Printed versions available at: Tomoca Coffee And more destinations @ketema_journal

AASTU Arch Club Closing Ceremony!  We officially laid the final brick on an incredible academic year with our highly anticipated Closing Ceremony on May, 13, 2026, at Block 50! Filled with pure studio energy as we dove into inspiring experience-sharing sessions that fueled our creative fire and sparkled lively discussions about our shared architectural journey. We took a moment to honor the foundations of our team with certificate recognitions for the hard-working minds who built this year's success. Thank you to everyone who showed up, spoke up, and stepped up this year you are the structural soul of this club. #AASTUArchClub#ClosingCeremony#ArchitectureStudents#NextChapter

Postponed to 11:30 LT due to unexpected circumstances see you all there.

✨ You're Invited to the AASTU Arch Club Closing Ceremony! ✨

📅 Mark your calendars! Wednesday, may 13, 2026

⏱️ Get ready to celebrate at 9_30-12:00(local time) 📍 Join us in Block 50 (Blue Carpet ) Get ready for: 🎉 Inspiring Experience Sharing 💡 Lively Discussions 🏆 Certificate Recognitions 🎲 Fun Games... and much more! See you there! DON'T MISS OUT!

AASTU Arch Club x GDG Tech Fest 2026! Last Wednesday (May 6th), our team took over OGH for the GDG Tech Fest! We showcased our best Creative Designs and Physical Models reminding everyone that behind every great piece of tech is great design! We shared experiences with software developers. Our members got exclusive face-to-face time with entrepreneurs and business runners to talk about the future of the industry. It was a proud moment for the AASTU Arch Club to represent the creative community at such a high-tech event. #ArchClub #AASTU #GDGTechFest #DesignLife #Architecture #Networking

🚀 Big News: Tech Fest Partner Announcements!

We’re thrilled to announce that Arch Club AASTU and Cassiopia AASTU are joining us for this year’s Tech Fest! 🎉

⭐️ Arch Club AASTU – A creative community of architecture enthusiasts fostering innovation, design thinking, and sustainable solutions through collaboration and hands-on projects. 🏗️ ⭐️ Cassiopia AASTU – A dynamic student-led tech community focused on problem-solving, innovation, and empowering students through technology-driven initiatives. 💻 📌 At their exclusive booth sessions, you’ll experience: 🏛 Creative Design Showcases from Arch Club AASTU 🚀 Innovative Tech Projects from Cassiopia AASTU 📅 Save the Date ⌚️ When: May 6th 📍 Where: OGH 👉 RSVP: Generations Tech Fest 2026 #TechFest2026 #ArchClubAASTU #CassiopiaAASTU #Design #Innovation #StudentCommunity

Dear Students, This is to inform all candidates scheduled to take the Architecture Entrance Exam that an orientation session will be held today, April 21, 2026, at the Blue Carpet venue. Time: 8:00 (local time) All students are required to attend. Department of Architecture, AASTU

Subject፡- Announcement of Entrance Examination Date for Architecture Program (2026/27 A.Y.) This is to inform all freshman students who have registered to join the Architecture Program for the 2026/27 academic year that the entrance examination will be conducted on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The examination will be held in two sessions as follows: Morning Session: [2:30 Local Time] Afternoon Session: [7:30 Local Time] All students are required to report to the assigned examination venue at least 30 minutes before the start of each session. Please ensure that you bring a valid identification document and any required materials for the examination. You are strongly advised to adhere to the given schedule and follow all instructions carefully. Failure to attend the examination as scheduled may result in disqualification from the admission process. We wish you success in your examination. Architecture Department AASTU ARCH CLUB

IRONSHARK INTERIOR DESIGN COMPETITION! Design the Future of Paint Retail with Iron Shark! 🎨🦈 Are you a 5th-year architecture student or a recent graduate? This is your chance to turn your creativity into a real project seen across Ethiopia.

Iron Shark is launching an exciting Interior Design Competition to discover bold, innovative showroom concepts and reward the best ideas!

🏆 Total Prize Pool: 200,000+ ETB ✨ 5+ winners will be awarded! 🥇🥈🥉 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place: Your designs will be implemented in an official Iron Shark 100+ showrooms. 🏅 Additional winners will also receive cash prizes. 👥 Enter & Participate individually or as a team of two and showcase your talent to the industry.

Your design could set the new standard for Iron Shark showrooms across Ethiopia.

👉 How to Enter: Scan the QR code on the poster and register today! 📍 Inquiries: +251 965 202122 Create. Compete. Build the future of paint retail.

🚀 A Massive Opportunity for AASTU Innovators! Are you ready to bridge the gap between technology and creativity? The Ethio-French CreaTech Forum 2026 is here, and it is a must-attend for every student looking to shape the future of innovation. This is a premier platform to connect with global partners, investors, and policymakers. Whether you are into tech, architecture, or digital arts, this forum offers the networking moments you need to take your ideas to the next level. What’s in store? *

Curated talks from industry leaders. * Showcases of cutting-edge creative tech. * Direct networking with startups and investors.

📅 Date: April 22–24, 2026 📍 Venue: Alliance Ethio-Française, Piassa Don’t miss out on this global exchange. Register now to secure your spot: 👉 https://allianceaddis.org/createch/

Dear Readers, In this issue, a Professor of Design from Boston reflects on ‘The Stairs’ building as a project that moves beyond spectacle, grounding itself in Ethiopian spatial intelligence. He has penned a profound article on how a contemporary Ethiopian Architecture should be formulated, which has prompted us to feature ‘The Stairs’ again in this issue. He suggests that architecture gains meaning not by imposing itself, but by emerging from its environment. Recent recognitions suggest that Ethiopian architecture is entering a moment of quiet but undeniable global presence. From the 2023 International Architecture Award for the New Beginnings Urban Art Installation to the 2026 ArchDaily Building of the Year Award for the ET-302 Memorial Park, local practice is beginning to resonate beyond its immediate context. Check it out! 👇 https://ketemajournal.com/v-36-flipbook/ JANUARY • FEBRUARY • 2026 Printed versions available at: Tomoca Coffee And more destinations @ketema_journal

A lecture on Design Process and Urban Context took place on April 2, organized by the fourth-year architecture students and the AASTU Arch Club. The session was specifically designed to provide the second-year batch with a deeper understanding of conceptual development and the relationship between architecture and the city. We hope learn something out of it. ✨AASTU ARCH CLUB ✨

What happens when architecture students step outside their campus? We visited EiABC and collaborated with The Built Collective (TBC). Exploring their campus, history, and experimental labs highlighted diverse architectural education. We shared AASTU Arch Club's structure and student-led impact. This experience built meaningful connections, proving architecture is about people and shared growth. This first collaboration is not the last; it aims to connect more universities. Thank you to The Built Collective for your initiative and welcome. Let this begin something bigger. #AASTU #EiABC #AASTUARCHCLUB #TBC #Collaboration #ArchitecturePeerLearning

Join us for an insightful lecture on 'Design Process and Urban Context' tailored for 2nd-year architecture students! Delivered by experienced 4th-year architecture students from AASTU, this session on 📅 Thursday, April 2, 🕔 1:30-3:00 PM LT 📍 Block 51 Studio We will equip you with essential skills for urban design projects. Don't miss out‼️ prepared by AASTU Arch Club! #AASTUArch #ArchitectureLecture

Meet Yohannes Abiti, Vice President of TBC, will lead the university tour at the EiABC campus for the upcoming program. As a lead organizer, Yohannes Abiti ensures the day is filled with engaging design activities and project exhibitions. Connecting students from AASTU and EiABC starts with these shared spaces.