AMPHIBIOUS BUILDINGS
Towards Resilient Island Communities in Ghana and the Case of Azizakpe - A Design Thesis by Rhoda Osei-Nkwantabisa
Master of Architecture Design Thesis by Miss Rhoda Osei-Nkwatabisa which researches in the use of amphibious achitecture to create communities that are resilient to floods and erosion from climate change.
Between Particularism and Universalism: Cultural expressions in architectural design
A philosophical critique of Ghanaian architect, Kofi Essel-Appiah’s The Monologue building
A philosophical critique of Ghanaian architect Kofi Essel-Appiah’s The Monologue building
Nwankpa Design
Conversation with architect and founder, Susan Nwankpa Gillespie
In its six years of existence, Nwankpa Design, founded by Nigerian-American architect Susan Nwankpa Gillespie, has made strides in the design and construction industry.
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
Netflix aired its new original docu-series, “Made by Design,” highlighting the works of 13 Nigerian creatives.
The inaugural season spotlights 13 African designers who hail from Nigeria
Localworks on Sourcing from the Site
Ugandan architecture and design collaborative Localworks highlights the significance of honoring local materials while creating beautiful, functioning buildings.
The Ugandan architecture and design collaborative 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
Studio NYALI and Joe Addo present the ArchiAfrika pavilion, bringing black and diaspora voices to the Venice Biennale of Architecture.
The ArchiAfrika Pavilion brings black and diaspora voices to the Venice Biennale of Architecture
Mansa Floating Hub
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.
Cape Verde's Floating Music Hub by Kunlé Adeyemi and his firm NLÉ
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
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