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The Kaira Looro competition’s winning projects for a Peace Pavilion in Sedhiou, Senegal

May 6, 2019 by Gregg Cocking Leave a Comment

The Kaira Looro competition’s winning projects for a Peace Pavilion in Sedhiou, Senegal

Peace Pavilion is the third edition of the Kaira Looro international architecture competition, the theme of which is architecture in developing and emerging countries. After the first editions, dedicated to the design of a sacred structure (2017) and a cultural centre (2018), this year the competition announces the winners in a theme that is of global interest: peace. … [Read more...]

Contemporary architecture and lifestyle + Swahili tradition

August 24, 2017 by Gregg Cocking Leave a Comment

Contemporary architecture and lifestyle + Swahili tradition

Swahili Dreams is a luxurious, eco-friendly building fusing contemporary architecture and lifestyle, along with Swahili tradition. Taking the scheme of condominiums, the project sits in the heart of the town of Lamu and consists of nine living units, each with one or two bedrooms. It adopts the old flavour of the Island, while being innovative in its all-modern facilities and … [Read more...]

Groundbreaking high-rise with contemporary Swahili style

August 6, 2017 by Gregg Cocking Leave a Comment

Groundbreaking high-rise with contemporary Swahili style

The project consists of 14 apartments in Tudor Creek, Mombasa, Kenya. Characterised by a moucharabiah structural shell, it is distinct with its search for privacy and optimised natural ventilation and light. The apartments benefit from the experience of outdoor living, contact with nature and the integration of the surroundings into each private home. Context: … [Read more...]

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