Cement manufacturing company, LarfageHolcim Malawi, has awarded outstanding Architecture graduates from the University of Malawi’s Polytechnic.

The graduates were in two groups, which were assigned to make architectural designs for Makono Clinic, Makono School and Makono Home. The best design for Makono School walked away with K3 million, and the runner ups for Makono Clinic group , received K2.5 million.

LafargeHolcim Malawi’s head of marketing and new solutions Chikondi Ng’ombe said that the competition was means to acquire modern architectural designs that will transform the construction industry in Malawi.

Malawi Institute of Architects vice-president Cathy Sani commended the competition as it inspired graduates that their designs can be recognized.