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Exploring Africa's architectural heritage

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I’m at the age where I understand that paying a little extra for convenience and comfort is absolutely okay.

[Adekunle Adekunmisi @adekunmisi_aa]

Considering key factors specific to the tropics such as ventilation, natural lighting, shading and orientation and overall climate responsiveness.

A great experience showcasing my design publicly after a long time and receiving valuable feedback!

[Adekunle Adekunmisi @adekunmisi_aa]

Had my first jury presentation in four years! ✨

I designed a residential high-rise featuring five housing typologies on each floor (studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and four-bedroom apartments)

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Architecture doesn't make sense if the user has
no clue on finding the exit to a building.

We think that's true, and with that, swipe to read the
The importance of 'Wayfinding in Architecture'

#architecture #design #architect #tipsandhack #africa

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@gberikon_joseph @EmyUmoden You too

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This all-white tower serves as a new landmark for the moroccan city of casablanca.
It was developed as a government-endorsed initiative and invites global firms to
establish their regional headquarters in Morocco within this special economic zone.

#architecture #design #Africa

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@hantykunbi It's another type of wall construction, just like we have a concrete block wall.

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Rammed earth is a sustainable and beautiful building material made from compacted soil. It is strong, energy-efficient, and has a natural aesthetic. It's an ancient technique that's been revived recently as a sustainable building method.

Check through the slides for more details

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#architecture #design #sustainable #sustainability #rammedearth