The completion of the Goethe-Institut (fig.1) in Dakar, Senegal, designed by Diébédo Francis Kéré and his practice Kéré Architecture, marks a significant shift in how cultural institutions are conceived, constructed, and experienced.…
Renowned architect, educator, and curator Lesley Lokko has been awarded the esteemed African Cultural Icon Award in recognition of her revolutionary contributions to architectural education and discourse. The award honors…
In Africa, night economies have arisen as crucial socio-economic networks that support livelihoods, add to the vitality of urban environments, and extend the hours of utility of cities. Among the…
Purpose of this Article This article proposes Osmotic Architecture as a climate-responsive framework for rethinking human comfort in buildings. Drawing from the biological principles of endosmosis and exosmosis, it argues…
UNESCO has taken a major step in protecting global heritage by adding 26 new sites to the World Heritage List. This decision was made during the 47th session of the…
The yearning of the African is for his identity. We say that for us to truly move forward, we need to learn the past. Some go ahead to say that…
Dearest fellow rulers, Join me as we delve further into interior design and architecture and explore challenges with designing for interior well-being in Africa. Using an africanfuturist approach, we will…
When people think of Kenya, they think of the wilderness, the Maasai, and the movie ‘The Lion King’. While these are a part of my country, Kenya is so much…
Public transportation is more than just a means of moving people from one place to another; it is the heartbeat of urban growth, and the means of transport are the…
The fundamental tenet of traditional approaches to cultural heritage conservation is that all forms of cultural heritage ought to be preserved for as long as possible. This is primarily founded…
James Inedu-George Nigerian architect and urban thinker. He is the founding partner and design leader of HTL Africa Ltd and HTL Asia Plus, leading teams from all over the continent…
Over the course of history, people have continuously blended and tested a wide array of elements, whether it be human DNA or architectural styles, in order to create a distinctiveness…