Mariam Kamara on Cultural Sustainability
The African Futures Institute kicked off its inaugural Alero Olympio Memorial Lecture series
Nigerien architect Mariam Kamara kicked off the inaugural Alero Olympio Memorial Lecture series for the African Futures Institute by discussing cultural sustainability.
African Futures Institute Launches Website
The forthcoming postgraduate school of architecture is founded by architect Lesley Lokko
Ghana’s forthcoming African Futures Institute, founded by Ghanaian-Scottish architect and acclaimed educator Lesley Lokko, along with renowned Ghanaian architect Sir David Adjaye OBE, has launched its website.
Isaro Lise Katangulia: Highlighting 'African Female Architects'
Rwandan architect and illustrator Isaro Lise Katangulia is celebrating the achievements of African women in architecture
Rwandan architect and illustrator Isaro Lise Katangulia creates "African Female Architects" to highlight and celebrate the contributions of African women to architecture.
7 African Creatives Participating in the 17th Venice Architecture Biennale
This year's African participants hail from Cape Verde, Nigeria, Angola, and more
For this year's Venice Architecture Biennale, African participants hail from Cape Verde, Nigeria, Angola, and more.
Chrissa Amuah: Bernhardt Design Collaboration & London Design Biennale
The "Duality" collection is inspired by Ghanaian patterns and colors while "Amplify" is a site-specific concept at London's Somerset House
Chrissa Amuah has recently launched a textile collection named "Duality" in partnership with furniture and design brand Bernhardt Design. She is also representing Ghana at the 2021 London Design Biennale.
MASS: Redefining Standards in Health Design
Building functional, beautiful spaces that address infection control and enhanced public health in Sub-Saharan Africa and the developing world
MASS Design Group has been creating industry standards in Sub-Saharan Africa and the developing world for sustainable and equitable development that is accessible, purposeful, and healing.
Orthner Orthner & Associates
Setting the standard for sustainable and affordable buildings in Ghana
Orthner Orthner & Associates are setting new standards as to what Ghana's affordable housing stock could and should look like, while putting sustainability at the forefront of their designs.
New Series Highlights Architecture in Sub-Saharan Africa
The seven-volume book collection takes a comprehensive look into some of the most significant structures from the continent’s 49 Sub-Saharan countries.
The seven-volume book collection, named “Architectural Guide Sub-Saharan Africa,” takes a comprehensive look into some of the most significant structures from the continent’s 49 Sub-Saharan countries.
African Women in Architecture
An introductory look into seven African women in architecture and the work that they are bringing to the table.
An introductory look into seven African women in architecture and the work that they are bringing to the table
54 Flavors: An Introduction to West African Cuisine
In a series of conversations, 54 Flavors takes a deep dive into dishes from countries like Cote d’Ivoire, the Gambia, Ghana, Cape Verde, and more.
An exploration into dishes from countries like Cote d’Ivoire, the Gambia, Ghana, Cape Verde, and more
Exploring Public Health and Representation in Design- A Conversation
In a chat with Charity Ntansah, a Master of Public Health Doctoral Student, and Ngozi Olojede, a marketing and research expert at a leading architectural firm, we delve into the importance of diverse representation at design firms and in roles that govern health policies.
In a chat with Charity Ntansah and Ngozi Olojede, we delve into the importance of diversity and representation at design firms and in roles that govern health policies.
Moynihan Train Hall: Stunning Art Installations
New York City's Penn Station has a new train hall with artwork by Kehinde Wiley, Stan Douglas, and Elmgreen & Dragset
New York City's Penn Station has a new train hall with artwork by Kehinde Wiley, Stan Douglas, and Elmgreen & Dragset
DESIGN MIAMI: Tosin Oshinowo and Chrissa Amuah Partner with Lexus
Designers Chrissa Amuah and Tosin Oshinowo collaborate with Lexus Partners for Design Miami.
Get a look at the conceptual designs that explore the historical contexts of headpieces
54 Flavors: African food entrepreneurs adapting amidst Covid
African themed restaurants, caterers, and the like have managed to persevere in the midst of the pandemic, powered, in part, by social and racial movements that have cast a spotlight on Black-owned businesses.
These African businesses are finding ways to master the new normal
David Adjaye redesigns Princeton University Art Museum
David Adjaye reveals designs for Princeton University Art Museum
The museum will nearly double in square footage and will serve as a gathering space
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