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- The Densen Residence in Florida by Krista+Home Design is a Family Friendly Beach Bungalow with a Nautical Aesthetic
  
  MichaelSeptember 20, 2018
- Safdie Architects unveil their design for Quorner, a fractalized residential tower in Quito, Ecuador
  
  MichaelSeptember 20, 2018
- Nigeria’s Centenary City in Abuja will be the site of presidential libraries for former heads of state
  
  MichaelSeptember 19, 2018
- The Guelimi House in Algeria by Ilaria di Carlo Architects features a contemporary take on Arab Mashrabiya
  
  MichaelSeptember 19, 2018
- HP Metal Jet 3D printer can print metal objects
  
  MichaelSeptember 19, 2018
- Casanearshore park (Sites A and B) in Morocco by Groupe 3 Architects in collaboration with Omar Aloui and Taoufik El Oufir
  
  MichaelSeptember 19, 2018

PROJECTS

The Densen Residence in Florida by Krista+Home Design is a Family Friendly Beach Bungalow with a Nautical Aesthetic

MichaelSeptember 20, 2018

Krista+Home Design recently shared with us images of their Densen residence interior design project. Located in Juno beach, Florida the 6 ...

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Casanearshore park (Sites A and B) in Morocco by Groupe 3 Architects in collaboration with Omar Aloui and Taoufik El Oufir

MichaelSeptember 19, 2018

The Casanearshore Park a service area dedicated to companies specializing in software development, infrastructure management, back office ba...

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Oasia Hotel Downtown in Singapore by WOHA features a living, breathing vertical garden as facade

MichaelSeptember 14, 2018

Described as a "Tropical Living Tower" the Oasia Hotel in Singapore by WOHA, is a mixed use high-rise in the heart of the city-state's CBD t...

ARCHITECTURE0 Comments 04 min read

French Diplomatic Campus in Abuja by Richard+Schoeller Architects in collaboration with ATO architects

MichaelSeptember 13, 2018

Designed by French architecture practice, Richard+Schoeller Architects in collaboration with Lagos-based ATO Architects, the French Embassy ...

ARCHITECTURE0 Comments 05 min read

Capitec Bank unveils design for head office in Technopark Stellenbosch, South Africa by DHK

MichaelSeptember 13, 2018

Simple and sophisticated in its design with light open spaces, the building will facilitate departmental and executive interactivity and ult...

ARCHITECTURE0 Comments 03 min read

This Lecture Building at the Alioune Diop University in Senegal features a facade of 20 000 locally prefabricated perforated blocks

MichaelSeptember 12, 2018

Located in Bambey, Senegal, this lecture building in Alioune Diop University of Bambey was designed by Global consultancy IDOM as part of a ...

ARCHITECTURE0 Comments 07 min read

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

THE MVELO DESK BY PINDA IS A GREAT EXAMPLE OF AFRICAN FURNITURE DESIGN

MichaelJuly 28, 2017
How Architecture can create a new Africa

Bibi UkonuApril 23, 2018
Clane Office renovation and retrofit in Victoria Island, Lagos by CMD+A

MichaelJune 13, 2018
The Deenal School in Lagos by Urban and Contemporary Architects features a colourful lattice facade

MichaelFebruary 14, 2018

DESIGN AND STYLE

The Guelimi House in Algeria by Ilaria di Carlo Architects features a contemporary take on Arab Mashrabiya

MichaelSeptember 19, 2018

The Guelimi House is a villa/art gallery designed by Ilaria di Carlo architects in Cheraga, a suburb of the city of Algiers in northern Alge...

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The Lapella Chair by Zaha Hadid Architects is a contemporary reinterpretation of the iconic Wegner lounge chair

MichaelSeptember 15, 2018

The Lapella chair by Zaha Hadid Architects is a contemporary recreation of the CHO7 Lounge chair by Danish designer Hans J Wegner. This rein...

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Long House in Indonesia by TWS & Partners bears a modern, tropical aesthetic

MichaelSeptember 15, 2018

Located in Kota Bandung, Indonesia, the 665 sqm Long House by TWS & Partners places a premium on natural light, views and cross ventilat...

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Plett 6541+2 is a modern, tropical “live-in-beach-house” in South Africa by SAOTA

MichaelSeptember 11, 2018

Located in Plettenbergbaai, South Africa, the Plett 6541+2 is a 6 bedroom modern, tropical home designed by SAOTA. Described as a "live-in-b...

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DIY

DIY: How to build the Zig Zag Sofa, a DIY sofa by homemade modern

MichaelJune 5, 2018

Designed by the team at homemade modern, the Zig Zag sofa is an intriguing DIY sofa which features a simple yet peculiar angular form and bu...

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DIY – How to make a large fluffy cotton rug

UzoeziJune 5, 2018

Rugs are a significant part of decor in any space. Whether used as an area rug or as a runner, their presence makes all the difference. Whil...

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These DIY Woven Yarn Wall Hangings Will Add texture and Style to Your Space

UzoeziJanuary 15, 2018

Walls can be one of the most interesting spaces to decorate as they offer good coverage to express your creativity. From creating an accent ...

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DIY Project: Recycled Leather and Wood shelf

MichaelJanuary 5, 2018

I came across this interesting DIY project for shelving using recycled leather belts and wood on Design Sponge. The author Kate Pruitt desc...

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INTERVIEWS AND ARTICLES

A Blueprint for Africa’s Future Cities: How Mauritius became the centre of investment and development in Africa

MichaelSeptember 16, 2018

Firmly established as Africa’s most progressive business orientated jurisdiction, Mauritius’ forward-thinking and nimble policies have resul...

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How retrofitting existing buildings with 3D printed insulation panels will help African cities tackle climate change

MichaelSeptember 16, 2018

As reported on Africanism, an idea to retrofit existing buildings in African cities with 3D printed porous insulation panels to improve live...

INTERVIEWS AND ARTICLES0 Comments 04 min read

Learn How You Can Create Your Architecture Portfolio in Virtual Reality

MichaelSeptember 15, 2018

Originally published on archdaily, this article shares insights on how you can create your design portfolio for your projects in Virtual Rea...

INTERVIEWS AND ARTICLES0 Comments 05 min read

From Drone to 3D: Learn how to Use a Drone to Create a Detailed 3D Context Model

MichaelSeptember 9, 2018

This article originally published on archdaily offers extensive insight into how architects can create detailed 3D context models using dron...

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How to infuse your personal style in your home design: An article by Tola Akerele

MichaelAugust 15, 2018

In this article, originally published in the July edition of Lost in Lagos, IDesign's Tola Akerele offers some simple yet salient advice whe...

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Letter from Abuja: An insightful article on the developmental challenges of Nigeria’s capital city by Matthias Agbo

MichaelAugust 12, 2018

This article by Nigerian design researcher and interior architect, Matthias Agbo Jr, deals with the many developmental challenges facing the...

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Safdie Architects unveil their design for Quorner, a fractalized residential tower in Quito, Ecuador

MichaelSeptember 20, 2018
HP Metal Jet 3D printer can print metal objects

MichaelSeptember 19, 2018
A look at the intricate, hand crafted wood furniture by Piegatto

MichaelSeptember 11, 2018
A look at the elevated urban park of the Salesforce Transit Center in San Francisco by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects and PWP Landscape Architecture

MichaelAugust 31, 2018
Discussing the design: Sunil Patil of Sunil Patil Associates speaks on their design for the Collector Office in Pune, India

MichaelAugust 15, 2018
Chuka Ihonor speaks on “Amphibious Lagos” for 9H Design Talk / Open House Lagos 2018

MichaelAugust 13, 2018

MOST RECENT

The Songjiang Quarry Hotel by Jade+QA has an official October opening date

MichaelSeptember 17, 2018

A tweet by JADE+QA, the design studio behind the Songjiang Quarry Hotel project, confirms that the hotel, officially known as the Shimao Wonderland Intercontinental, will be opening its doors a little over a month from now, at the end of October 2018...

NEWS0 Comments 02 min read

A Blueprint for Africa’s Future Cities: How Mauritius became the centre of investment and development in Africa

MichaelSeptember 16, 2018

Firmly established as Africa’s most progressive business orientated jurisdiction, Mauritius’ forward-thinking and nimble policies have resulted in the island nation riding the wave to the centre of investment and development in Africa. While its bus...

INTERVIEWS AND ARTICLESNEWS0 Comments 07 min read

How retrofitting existing buildings with 3D printed insulation panels will help African cities tackle climate change

MichaelSeptember 16, 2018

As reported on Africanism, an idea to retrofit existing buildings in African cities with 3D printed porous insulation panels to improve liveability and reduce energy consumption for cooling and ventilation has been named African winner of the Cities ...

INTERVIEWS AND ARTICLES0 Comments 04 min read

Learn How You Can Create Your Architecture Portfolio in Virtual Reality

MichaelSeptember 15, 2018

Originally published on archdaily, this article shares insights on how you can create your design portfolio for your projects in Virtual Reality. Words by Chaitanya Ravi for archdaily A portfolio is the standard way for architects to show their wor...

INTERVIEWS AND ARTICLES0 Comments 05 min read

The Lapella Chair by Zaha Hadid Architects is a contemporary reinterpretation of the iconic Wegner lounge chair

MichaelSeptember 15, 2018

The Lapella chair by Zaha Hadid Architects is a contemporary recreation of the CHO7 Lounge chair by Danish designer Hans J Wegner. This reinterpration of the iconic chair from 60's is made from palissandro stone and carbon fibre composites in contras...

PRODUCT DESIGN0 Comments 04 min read

Long House in Indonesia by TWS & Partners bears a modern, tropical aesthetic

MichaelSeptember 15, 2018

Located in Kota Bandung, Indonesia, the 665 sqm Long House by TWS & Partners places a premium on natural light, views and cross ventilation. The design features clean geometric forms of white concrete and wood cladding which create a modern, trop...

LIVIN HOMES0 Comments 03 min read

Oasia Hotel Downtown in Singapore by WOHA features a living, breathing vertical garden as facade

MichaelSeptember 14, 2018

Described as a "Tropical Living Tower" the Oasia Hotel in Singapore by WOHA, is a mixed use high-rise in the heart of the city-state's CBD that features a striated composition of offices, a hotel and club rooms, each flowing out onto a dedicated sky ...

ARCHITECTURE0 Comments 04 min read

Tanzania to build 200,000 affordable homes each year

MichaelSeptember 13, 2018

As reported by Construction Review, Tanzania, East Africa’s most populated country plans to build 200,000 affordable homes each year in bid to curb housing shortage in the country. The country is currently having a number of major building projects ...

NEWS0 Comments 01 min read

French Diplomatic Campus in Abuja by Richard+Schoeller Architects in collaboration with ATO architects

MichaelSeptember 13, 2018

Designed by French architecture practice, Richard+Schoeller Architects in collaboration with Lagos-based ATO Architects, the French Embassy diplomatic campus in Abuja features a complex of structures planned around a garden courtyard. Clean lines and...

ARCHITECTURE0 Comments 05 min read

Capitec Bank unveils design for head office in Technopark Stellenbosch, South Africa by DHK

MichaelSeptember 13, 2018

Simple and sophisticated in its design with light open spaces, the building will facilitate departmental and executive interactivity and ultimately efficiency. Capitec’s head office is set to be completed in February 2020 The business currently op...

ARCHITECTURE0 Comments 03 min read

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