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The Women’s House in Ouled Merzoug, Morocco, is a sustainable architecture structure. Designed collaboratively by local women and international architects, the building features two volumes made from locally sourced granite and adobe bricks, and it was positioned to capture panoramic views. Designers: @buildingbeyondborders Completed: 2019 Area: 130 sqm Photographs: Thomas Noceto Cinzia Romanin

The Asanka Coffee Table, designed by Chrissa Amuah Amuah is known for her use of cultural narratives in her designs, and the Asanka table is no exception. It is named after the Ghanaian grinding bowl, "asanka," traditionally used to blend spices and vegetables, symbolizing the fusion of function and culture #design #madeinafrica #africa #ghana #furniture #interior

Dakar International Congress Center is masterpiece designed by Tabanlioglu Architects. The twisted blades of the metal mesh façade provides shade without hindering natural light. The design is inspired by the surrounding waterbody and the iconic baobab trees of Senegal. The reflective surface of the building creates a dramatic interplay with the water. Architects: @tabanliogluarchitects Area: 16270 m² Year: 2014 Photographs: @emredorter Mechanical Engineering: Okutan Engineering Electrical Engineering: Yurdakul Engineering Acoustic Engineers: Talayman Acoustic, Prosistem Architectural Lighting: ZKLD Studio Landscape Architects: Zeynep Akgoze LD Main Contractor: SUMMA

The Burkina Institute of Technology (BIT) is an example of sustainable architecture, integrating modern design with traditional elements. The use of clay and eucalyptus wood reflects its connection to the natural environment. Architects: Kéré Architecture Completed: 2020 Building Type: Institutional Location: Burkina Faso #design #architecture #sustainability

The Kula Vocational Training and Community Center, situated in Rwanda's rural northern province, empowers female entrepreneurs and farmers. It has been honored as the “Architecture for Good” project of the year by Architizer Awards and was also a finalist in the categories of “Low Cost Design” and “Community Architecture”. Architects: BE Design, Bruce Engel Completed: 2023 Building Type: Educational/Communal Location: Rwanda

The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA), in Cape Town, South Africa, is an outstanding example of architectural ingenuity. What was a former grain silo complex has been repurposed into a modern art space. Architect: Heatherwick studio Completed: 2017 Building type: Commercial Area: 9,500 sqm Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Busajo Campus is a facility dedicated to local street children to rebuild their lives. The spaces are structured in the form of a village on an area of 33,500 square meters. Architects: Studio Benaim Year: 2020 Photographs: Pietro Savorelli Lead Architect: Andrè Benaim Structural Design: AeI progetti General Contractor : Tadesse Fikadu City: Sodo Country: Ethiopia

Inspired by the bicycle seat (saddle), the Seat keke series showcase Amọ Design Studio's commitment to innovation and their ability to blend traditional aesthetics with contemporary design. Check through the slide for more details Designed by Amọ Design Studio.

Shiyala Primary School in Zambia is a rural educational facility that gained attention for its use of sustainable construction methods. It is celebrated for enhancing education in the community while promoting sustainability and empowering local builders with skills in sustainable construction practices. Architect: BuildX Studio Completed: 2017 Building Type: Educational Photograph: Paul Crompton Location: Chongwe, Zambia

Tudor Apartments in Mombasa, Kenya, showcase a unique blend of contemporary architecture and traditional Swahili design. It features a distinctive white patterned shell showing the latticework of Mashrabiyas, traditional screens commonly found in Swahili architecture. Swipe through the slides for more details. Architects: Urko Sanchez Architects Photographs: Javier Callejas Sevilla Area: 4000 m² Year: 2017 Location: Mombasa, Kenya