Items Tagged with 'Africa'

Mariam Issoufou aggregates simple geometries to make design accessible.

The earth-block building in the Senegalese capital is the first purpose-built Goethe-Institut location in the 75-year history of the German cultural organization.

Designed by Arturo Mezzedimi, the Addis Ababa landmark emerged in 2024 from a comprehensive renewal led by Australian firm Architectus.

Slated for completion in 2030, the airport, located outside of Addis Ababa, will be the largest on the African continent.

Designed by New York–based GKG, the construction of the Kyabirwa Surgical Center relied on the skills of local craftspeople, vernacular building techniques, and regionally available materials.

The 33 rammed-earth walls comprising the sculptural court enclosure were prefabricated off-site and installed in 12 days.

The building is a memorial to the West African nation’s former leader and anchors a larger development.

The Beatrice Galilee–organized award program recognizes four winners hailing from Algeria, Nigeria, and Bolivia–all of them under the age of 25.

Built from rammed earth and surrounded by a belt of shade, the dwelling was constructed with help from the residents of a small Senegalese village.

As global diplomacy evolves, complexes in Mozambique, Italy, Sri Lanka, and Qatar reflect stringent demands for both security and sustainability.