BEL OMBRE 2050

What does the future of a coastal village look like?

A design competition invited architects, urbanists, and landscape designers to reimagine Bel Ombre for 2050.

About the Competition

Organised by CEDTI as part of its annual Colloquium 2025 titled "Living on the Edge", the Bel Ombre "Reshaping the Edge" competition invites Mauritian residents to reimagine this coastal village for 2050. Located in a high-risk area, the site demanded innovative adaptation strategies. Participants designed housing prototypes addressing water-related challenges while fostering community resilience, social cohesion, and ecological living.

Timeline (2025):
- 01–30 Aug: Online registration
- 06 Sep: Compulsory site visit
- 20 Oct: Submissions open
- 03 Nov: Submissions close
- 14 Nov: Finalists announced
- 18 Nov: Winner announced

Prizes: Grand Jury Award (trip to Pan-African Biennale) and Public Choice Award.
Jury Members: Carina Gounden (MRU 2025), Audrey Dumée-Duval, Gabrielle Brun, Nathalie Bernardie-Tahir, Bilaal Essackjee (Ministry of Environment).
Sponsored by: Kolos Cement Ltd.

Grand Jury Award

Winning project by :

Nicolas Paturau, Architect.

Public's Choice Award

Winning Project by :

Lekhansh Jeewon, Architecture Graduate.