Architecture often reveals itself through what is visible: walls, roofs, facades, materials, and form. Yet for Selma and Salwa Mikoü, architecture begins elsewhere. It starts with what lies beneath the surface of a place—the memories embedded in a landscape, the traces of forgotten infrastructures, the stories carried by materials, and the cultural narratives that continue
Adjaye Associates has officially opened its new studio in Accra, Ghana, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of the globally renowned practice. Designed by Sir David Adjaye himself, the building is more than a workplace—it is a spatial manifesto that reflects the firm’s long-standing engagement with African geographies, histories, and futures. The opening, held
The opening of the new Goethe-Institut in Dakar marks a defining moment for both cultural infrastructure and contemporary architecture across the continent. Designed by Diébédo Francis Kéré and his Berlin-based studio Kéré Architecture, in collaboration with Dakar-based firm Worofila, the project is the first purpose-built Goethe-Institut in Africa. Its inauguration between April 16 and 18,
In the wooded suburb of Karen in Nairobi, a new architectural work by David Adjaye and Adjaye Associates unfolds with a quiet, deliberate presence. Designed for Kenyan artist Kaloki Nyamai, the studio is not merely a site of production but a carefully orchestrated environment for reflection, dwelling, and the slow rhythms of artistic practice. Set
In Accra’s rapidly evolving urban environment, where unfinished concrete structures and fragments of cultivated land frequently coexist, a new architectural installation is proposing a different way of understanding these overlooked spaces. Limbo Engawa, commissioned by the Limbo Museum in Accra, introduces a thoughtful architectural intervention that transforms the threshold between skeletal architecture and active landscape
In June 2026, Barcelona will once again position itself at the centre of global architectural discourse as it hosts the UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 (UIA2026BCN). Thirty years after its landmark 1996 edition, the Congress returns at a moment of profound planetary, political and cultural transition. Organised by the International Union of Architects (UIA)
The skyline of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, is on the brink of a remarkable transformation as Tour F advances toward completion in 2026. Set to become the tallest skyscraper on the African continent, the tower signals a new era of ambition for the city. Rising prominently from the Plateau district, it reinforces Abidjan’s role as West
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In the serene landscapes of Warwickshire, England, Dhilnawaaz Khan Trotman and Annahita Samiri have masterfully reinvented a remarkable residence known as the Invisible House. Founded by South African-born Dhilnawaaz Khan Trotman alongside Iranian-born Annahita Samiri, their firm DKT Interior Design Studio has converted this elusive property into a warm, inviting retreat, shifting its focus from
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Dar Arafa Architecture, the Cairo-based design-and-build studio known for blending contemporary sensibilities with local heritage, has unveiled its latest project — a desert retreat near Egypt’s Siwa Oasis that reimagines hospitality in one of the Western Desert’s most evocative landscapes. The design, developed in collaboration with Kazazian experience creators, places architecture in direct dialogue with
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Nestled in the majestic Swiss Alps, the village of Andermatt embodies a serene blend of natural beauty and understated cultural traditions. Amid this picturesque setting, the Bergidyll Hotel emerges as a distinctive landmark, rich with stories and historical significance. Famously, it served as the temporary home for actor Sean Connery while shooting the iconic James
