https://www.bizcommunity.com/410/492.html Africa Architecture and Planning news 15 Architecture & Design news - Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/410/492.html en-us Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:02:35 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/585/239127.html Cameroon will begin construction in August of a railway line connecting its coast to a large iron ore deposit straddling its border with Congo Republic, the interim mines minister said. 1-239127 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Architecture & Design Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/492/238717.html Presented since 1979, the Venice Architecture Biennale (La Biennale di Venezia) is possibly the most influential architecture exhibition in the world. For the first time, this year's edition is curated by an African architect, Lesley Lokko. She has ensured that a strong African presence is the central feature of the show. Indeed, the 2023 exhibition is part of an undeniable shift towards a more just representation in global architecture. 1-238717 Thu, 25 May 2023 10:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Architecture & Design Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/492/237914.html Named in honour of the Pritzker Prize-winning Burkinabe, the Yale School of Architecture has launched the Francis Kéré Scholarship, which aims to support the education of aspiring architects from Africa. 1-237914 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Architecture & Design Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/492/234663.html Designed by Samira Rathod Design Atelier, the Cool House in Bharuch, Gujarat is a masterpiece of contemporary architecture that successfully addresses the challenges posed by the local climate. Specifically, the design intends to alleviate the extreme summer heat that is characteristic of the arid region. 1-234663 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 11:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Architecture & Design Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/492/234124.html Drones are already shaping the face of our cities - used for building planning, heritage, construction and safety enhancement. But, as studies by the UK's Department of Transport have found, swathes of the public have a limited understanding of how drones might be practically applied. 1-234124 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Architecture & Design Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/209/360/232167.html German-led engineering firm CPS is building the world's tallest green building - a 28-storey apartment tower designed in hybrid timber technology. Named Burj Zanzibar, the high-rise is designed to stand 96 metres tall and would be Africa's first sustainable high-rise. 1-232167 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Architecture & Design Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/484/231468.html South African visual artist Bronwyn Katz and Ghanaian author Ayesha Harruna Attah have been selected as mentees in the 2023-2024 cycle of the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative. 1-231468 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Architecture & Design Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/35/492/228514.html Architect Diebedo Francis Kere, recognised globally for his innovative, sustainable designs, was feted as a hero in Burkina Faso over the weekend, on his first hometown visit after getting the profession's top award. 1-228514 Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Architecture & Design Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/492/228208.html Celebrating contemporary African culture and heritage, The Africa Centre in Southwark, London will welcome patrons and supporters on 9 June. After years of planning and a little over 12 months of building and refurbishment work worth £5.6m, the centre is now complete. 1-228208 Thu, 26 May 2022 13:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Architecture & Design Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/80/492/227761.html FBW Group has been appointed as architect and design consultant, and structural and MEP engineer on development work at the Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine in Fajara. It is designing a new accommodation block and a training centre, totalling around 2,000m2. 1-227761 Thu, 12 May 2022 08:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Architecture & Design Africa