In a historic and groundbreaking move, Ghanaian-Scottish architect and educator Lesley Lokko has shattered barriers by becoming the first African curator of the prestigious Venice Architecture Biennale. This remarkable achievement marks a significant turning point in the world of architecture and cultural representation. Lokko, known for her innovative thinking and contributions to architecture and education, […]

On May 16, 2023, Het Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, opened its doors to “Water Cities Rotterdam. By Kunlé Adeyemi,” an awe-inspiring exhibition that sheds light on the remarkable work of the Amsterdam-based Nigerian architect, Kunlé Adeyemi. Known for his pioneering concepts related to floating structures and sustainable living on water, Adeyemi has a

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development in Monrovia, Liberia, is set to become an architectural and cultural icon with the release of its design plans by atelier masōmī. This all-female project boasts exhibition designs from Counterspace’s Sumayya Vally and contributions from local architect Karen Richards Barnes. Launched on

Nigerian-born artist, designer, and architect Demas Nwoko is the recipient of the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement of the 18th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia entitled The Laboratory of the Future (Giardini and Arsenale, 20th May – 26th November 2023). The decision was approved by La Biennale’s Board of Directors chaired by Roberto Cicutto, upon recommendation of the Curator of