06.06.2023
Although the event is lacking in actual architecture, it does introduce urgent and important new narratives.
Although the event is lacking in actual architecture, it does introduce urgent and important new narratives.
02.07.2023
Most of the promises coming from industrialized nations have been empty ones.
Most of the promises coming from industrialized nations have been empty ones.
12.30.2019
As France rebuilds a cultural icon, it should also take overdue, promised measures to restore the African heritage it stole and destroyed.
As France rebuilds a cultural icon, it should also take overdue, promised measures to restore the African heritage it stole and destroyed.
04.15.2019
The Nigerian city of Jos is textbook case in fear and division.
The Nigerian city of Jos is textbook case in fear and division.
02.05.2019
Across the continent, these new developments go by different names, but all are mimicries of Dubai.
Across the continent, these new developments go by different names, but all are mimicries of Dubai.
12.26.2018
On reading Adolf Loos’s controversial essay as a young African design student in Europe.
On reading Adolf Loos’s controversial essay as a young African design student in Europe.
09.20.2018
The schism between contemporary architects and traditionalists isn’t quite as fraught on this continent.
The schism between contemporary architects and traditionalists isn’t quite as fraught on this continent.
07.08.2018
As the continent develops, places to play disappear.
As the continent develops, places to play disappear.
04.03.2018
It’s time for a curriculum based on local cultures.
It’s time for a curriculum based on local cultures.
12.19.2017
Its cities are a deathtrap for anyone in a wheelchair or otherwise physically challenged.
Its cities are a deathtrap for anyone in a wheelchair or otherwise physically challenged.
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