Architecture & 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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