Just over a year after legendary trumpeter Hugh Masekela passed away, a memorial pavilion has been unveiled in his honor. Designed by Sir David Adjaye, the precast concrete structure is located in Johannesburg’s Westpark Cemetery and serves as a place to gather, reflect, and celebrate the life of…
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ASPIRE Pick of the Week: ALÁRA Celebrates Local & International Talent
Alára, founded by fashion powerhouse Reni Folawiyo, is a stunning concept store in the Nigerian capital of Lagos. Attracting visitors from around the world, the store’s egalitarian approach to luxury objects is hitting high notes across the globe. The brand, which is due to launch online in the n…
The New Geometry of Sound: Master & Dynamic and David Adjaye’s Wireless Speaker
It makes sense, if you’re going to design a loudspeaker to 21st century criteria and with room friendliness as part of the brief, that you’d seek out an architect. Speakers are, by nature, designed by acousticians, but they rarely consider that the end-user has to live with the product. Master &a…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Mind Blowing Modern African Architecture
From Nigeria to Morocco, a series of world class buildings representing the best of modern architecture are appearing across the continent. African Architecture seldom gets attention in the building and design press. However, recently across the continent, young national and international talent,…