Architecture & Design

Shaping Space, Telling Stories: An Interview with Adonia Mankou Yanate of Shumukh Design

Shaping Space, Telling Stories: An Interview with Adonia Mankou Yanate of Shumukh Design

From childhood moments of rearranging imaginary homes to her first professional milestone with Le Gabriel in Kinshasa, Adonia Mankou Yanate’s

September 29, 2025
Sir David Adjaye Appointed to Design the Isōko Centre for Humanity in Bugesera, Rwanda

Sir David Adjaye Appointed to Design the Isōko Centre for Humanity in Bugesera, Rwanda

In a landmark move that reinforces Rwanda’s position as a global leader in peacebuilding and reconciliation, the Aegis Trust has

September 26, 2025
Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal by Elphick Proome Architecture and Vusa Collaborative Becomes a Bold Gateway to Durban

Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal by Elphick Proome Architecture and Vusa Collaborative Becomes a Bold Gateway to Durban

Rising prominently along Durban’s working harbor, the Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal announces itself as more than a piece of transport

August 18, 2025
Lesley Lokko on the Nomadic African Studio: Reimagining Education, Mobility, and the Future of Architecture

Lesley Lokko on the Nomadic African Studio: Reimagining Education, Mobility, and the Future of Architecture

Few figures have left as profound a mark on the global architecture discourse in the 21st century as Professor Lesley

July 27, 2025
Zara Collaborates with Ghanaian Artist Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe on Accra-Inspired Capsule Collection

Zara Collaborates with Ghanaian Artist Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe on Accra-Inspired Capsule Collection

In a significant cultural crossover between global retail and African artistry, Spanish fashion giant Zara has partnered with acclaimed Ghanaian

July 15, 2025
Dr. Mae-Ling Lokko Designs Innovative Ileum Pavilion with Sustainable Materials for HKW Berlin’s “Shaped to the Measure of the People’s Songs” Series

Dr. Mae-Ling Lokko Designs Innovative Ileum Pavilion with Sustainable Materials for HKW Berlin’s “Shaped to the Measure of the People’s Songs” Series

In the heart of Berlin, the Haus der Kulturen der Welt (HKW) continues its visionary architectural series, Shaped to the

July 14, 2025
Olaolu Slawn Makes History: The First Artist to Feature Artwork on an F1 Race Car

Olaolu Slawn Makes History: The First Artist to Feature Artwork on an F1 Race Car

In a groundbreaking fusion of art, sport, and culture, Nigerian-British artist Olaolu Akeredolu-Ale, popularly known as Slawn, has made history

July 7, 2025
Inside Nigeria’s Award-Winning Biennale Pavilion: Myles Igwebuike on Bridging Past, Present, and Future

Inside Nigeria’s Award-Winning Biennale Pavilion: Myles Igwebuike on Bridging Past, Present, and Future

At the heart of the 2025 London Design Biennale, one pavilion stood out—not just for its visual or sensory appeal,

June 30, 2025
Angolan Architect and Curator Paula Nascimento to Co-Curate Sharjah Biennial 17

Angolan Architect and Curator Paula Nascimento to Co-Curate Sharjah Biennial 17

Angolan architect and independent curator Paula Nascimento has been named co-curator of the 17th Sharjah Biennial, scheduled to open in

June 25, 2025
Yinka Shonibare to Contribute Wind Sculpture to Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial In London

Yinka Shonibare to Contribute Wind Sculpture to Queen Elizabeth II National Memorial In London

A transformative national memorial honoring Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, is set to grace St. James’s Park in central

June 25, 2025
Nigeria’s “Hopes and Impediments” Pavilion Earns Special Mention at London Design Biennale 2025

Nigeria’s “Hopes and Impediments” Pavilion Earns Special Mention at London Design Biennale 2025

The fifth edition of the London Design Biennale, held at the historic Somerset House, has captivated global audiences with its

June 20, 2025
Omar Degan to Curate First-Ever Pan-African Architecture Biennale in Nairobi

Omar Degan to Curate First-Ever Pan-African Architecture Biennale in Nairobi

“Africa is not developing; Africa is recovering.” With these words, Somali-Italian architect Omar Degan sets the tone for the first

June 17, 2025