An open international contest is seeking ideas to adapt and reimagine the disused Ijora Power Station in Lagos (Deadline: 28 February)The competition organised by Team NowNow in partnership with the Art/Space Negotiation project of the Goethe-Institut seeks proposals to transform the abandoned former power plant into a new inclusive and accessible cultural hub for Nigerias largest city.The call for concepts aims to identify a range of innovative solutions to adapt and repurpose the landmark waterfront building into a flagship new arts centre and public space intended to promote community and shared cultural expression.Ijora Power Station, LagosAccording to the brief: Commissioned by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on February 10, 1956, the oil-fired Ijora "B" Station once illuminated Lagos and its neighbouring regions, extending its reach as far as the Ibadan power station.Today, the Ijora Power Plant stands as a relic of its former glory, now serving as a simple repair workshop for transmission transformers. However, we see beyond its present stateenvisioning it as a beacon of Lagoss future, a pivotal opportunity to create a vibrant creative hub that fuels Africa's artistic and cultural revolution.We invite participants to propose innovative ideas for the adaptive reuse of the Ijora Power Station Precinct and its main building. We welcome your visions and ideas to help shape the future of this iconic landmark.Lagos is the largest city in Nigeria with an estimated population of around 21 million people. The latest competition focuses on the adaptive reuse of the Ijora Power Station which first opened in 1923 and served as the main power plant for the city during the colonial period.The contest invites architects, urbanists, engineers, artists, makers and anyone with a passion for the future of our urban environments to draw up concepts for the conversion of the 82,749m site into a new creative hub which celebrates the citys rich cultural diversity.Proposals may include a mix of uses including theatres, cinemas, radio stations, recording studios, film and fashion studios, ateliers and classrooms. Concepts should respond to nearby cultural landmarks including the National Arts Theatre and Freedom Park.Submissions should include two A2-sized panels featuring illustrations along with a 300-word project description. The overall winner will receive a US$1,500 top prize. A second prize of US$600 and third prize of US$200 will also be awarded.How to applyDeadline: 28 FebruaryCompetition funding source: Not suppliedProject funding source: Not suppliedOwner of site(s): Not suppliedContact details: info-lagos@goethe.deVisit the competition website for more information