Pioneer Ghanaian Architects: Theodore Shealtiel Clerk
And the building of Tema
Pioneer Ghanaian Architects: Theodore Shealtiel Clerk and the building of Tema. Theodore Shealtiel Clerk, fondly referred to as T.S. Clerk, was one of the founding members of the Ghana Institute of Architects.
From Buckman to Turkson
Alternative stories on Ghana’s architectural profession
From Buckman to Turkson: Alternative stories on Ghana's architectural profession. Architectural history of Ghana.
John Owusu Addo
A memoir of Ghana’s architectural journey through the eyes of a pioneer Architect
A memoir of Ghana’s architectural journey through the eyes of a pioneer architect.
Netflix's 'Made by Design' Debut Profiles Nigerian Creators
The inaugural season spotlights 13 African designers who hail from Nigeria
Netflix aired its new original docu-series, “Made by Design,” highlighting the works of 13 Nigerian creatives.
Localworks on Sourcing from the Site
The Ugandan architecture and design collaborative highlights the significance of honoring local materials while creating beautiful, functioning buildings
Ugandan architecture and design collaborative Localworks highlights the significance of honoring local materials while creating beautiful, functioning buildings.
Design233 Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
Recapping a month of activities and collaborations with African industry professionals as we celebrate 10 years of coverage
Recapping a month of activities and collaborations with African industry professionals as we celebrate 10 years of coverage.
Studio NYALI designs the ArchiAfrika Pavilion
The ArchiAfrika Pavilion brings black and diaspora voices to the Venice Biennale of Architecture
Studio NYALI and Joe Addo present the ArchiAfrika pavilion, bringing black and diaspora voices to the Venice Biennale of Architecture.
Mansa Floating Hub
Cape Verde's Floating Music Hub by Kunlé Adeyemi and his firm NLÉ
Cape Verde’s newest cultural and creative platform is a floating music hub created by Nigerian architect Kunlé Adeyemi and his firm NLÉ, in partnership with ADS Group– Africa Development Solutions.
Mariam Kamara on Cultural Sustainability
Nigerien architect Mariam Kamara kicked off the inaugural Alero Olympio Memorial Lecture series for the African Futures Institute by discussing cultural sustainability.
The African Futures Institute kicked off its inaugural Alero Olympio Memorial Lecture series
African Futures Institute Launches Website
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.
The forthcoming postgraduate school of architecture is founded by architect Lesley Lokko
Isaro Lise Katangulia: Highlighting 'African Female Architects'
Rwandan architect and illustrator Isaro Lise Katangulia creates "African Female Architects" to highlight and celebrate the contributions of African women to architecture.
Rwandan architect and illustrator Isaro Lise Katangulia is celebrating the achievements of African women in architecture
7 African Creatives Participating in the 17th Venice Architecture Biennale
For this year's Venice Architecture Biennale, African participants hail from Cape Verde, Nigeria, Angola, and more.
This year's African participants hail from Cape Verde, Nigeria, Angola, and more
Chrissa Amuah: Bernhardt Design Collaboration & London Design Biennale
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.
The "Duality" collection is inspired by Ghanaian patterns and colors while "Amplify" is a site-specific concept at London's Somerset House
MASS: Redefining Standards in Health Design
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.
Building functional, beautiful spaces that address infection control and enhanced public health in Sub-Saharan Africa and the developing world
Orthner Orthner & Associates
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.
Setting the standard for sustainable and affordable buildings in Ghana
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