Afro modern architecture

Laayoune Technology School designed by El Kabbaj Kettani Siana Architects in 2014 was completed in 2016

Modern African architecture Yaoundé, Cameroon

Futuristic pyramids and boxy concrete forms rose up with the modernist architecture of Africa in the 1960s and '70s, although beyond the continent the radical forms aren't widely recognized.

“Modern Sudano-Sahelian Architecture”

The glories of African architecture are often shamefully overlooked. Sadly, this is a symptom of a larger problem overall, where the rich diversity and culture of the African continent is largely glossed over in international media. Most reporting from the continent focuses only on issues that reinforce negative stereotypes – those of poverty, disease and war.

Afrofuturism has become the buzzword for the fast-growing creative scene across Africa. Here are 10 designers that are championing the movement

In recent years, women architects have gained more influence in their field, developing innovative approaches to practice and design. They are using local materials and techniques to design and deliver buildings for longevity. Some are facing challenges since non-designers often build their own homes, shops, schools, and other structures. So, they need to show that their innovative approaches will improve people’s lifestyle, helping urban areas develop cohesively and sustainably.

It’s time African architecture gets the recognition it deserves.