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  • Dakar bubble houses photographed by Andrea Ferro

    Andrea Ferro photographs Dakar's under-threat bubble houses

    Italian photographer Andrea Ferro has documented the remaining 1950s bubble houses in Dakar, Senegal, as they face increasing threats of demolition. More about Andrea Ferro photographs Dakar's under-threat bubble houses

    Tom Ravenscroft | 20 July 2026 | Leave a comment
  • Goethe-Institut in Dakar, Senegal, by Kéré Architecture

    Kéré Architecture unveils compacted-earth Goethe-Institut in Dakar

    Berlin studio Kéré Architecture has used compacted-earth blocks to create a headquarters for the non-profit Goethe-Institut in Dakar, Senegal. More about Kéré Architecture unveils compacted-earth Goethe-Institut in Dakar

    Tom Ravenscroft | 20 April 2026 | Leave a comment
  • Akon portrait

    Akon City plans abandoned in favour of "a realistic project"

    Senegal's government has scrapped plans for Akon City, the multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency city project led by R&B singer Akon. More about Akon City plans abandoned in favour of "a realistic project"

    Lizzie Crook | 15 July 2025 | Leave a comment
  • Atelier Masōmī's design for the Bët-bi museum

    Atelier Masōmī unveils design for geometric Bët-bi art museum in Senegal

    Nigerien architect Mariam Issoufou Kamara's studio Atelier Masōmī has revealed visuals of the Bët-bi museum near Kaolack in Senegal, which will draw on the area's ancient megaliths. More about Atelier Masōmī unveils design for geometric Bët-bi art museum in Senegal

    Cajsa Carlson | 11 May 2022 | Leave a comment
  • Goehte-Insitut in Dakar, Senegal, by Kéré Architecture

    Work begins on Kéré Architecture's perforated brick Goethe-Institut in Dakar

    Construction has begun on the Senegal headquarters of the non-profit Goethe-Institut designed by Burkina Faso studio Kéré Architecture. More about Work begins on Kéré Architecture's perforated brick Goethe-Institut in Dakar

    Tom Ravenscroft | 24 February 2022 | Leave a comment
  • Maternity and Paediatric Hospital in Tambacounda, Senegal, by Manuel Herz

    Manuel Herz encloses curvilinear hospital in Senegal with lattice brickwork

    Swiss studio Manuel Herz Architects has unveiled the curvilinear Maternity and Paediatric Hospital in Tambacounda, Senegal, which is defined by its lattice-like brickwork. More about Manuel Herz encloses curvilinear hospital in Senegal with lattice brickwork

    Tom Ravenscroft | 6 May 2021 | Leave a comment
  • Circular school in Senegal by Toshiko Mori Architect 

    Toshiko Mori Architect tops circular school in Senegal with thatch roof

    New York-based Toshiko Mori Architect has created a circular building topped with a thatch roof for the Fass School and Teachers Residence in the rural village of Fass in eastern Senegal. More about Toshiko Mori Architect tops circular school in Senegal with thatch roof

    Tom Ravenscroft | 28 September 2020 | Leave a comment
  • School in Makabing Sidi, Senegal, by Manuel Herz Architects and Magueye Ba

    Perforated-brick school created from hospital test facade in Senegal

    Swiss studio Manuel Herz Architects has designed a brick facade for a hospital in eastern Senegal that has been turned into a school by local contractor Magueye Ba. More about Perforated-brick school created from hospital test facade in Senegal

    Tom Ravenscroft | 23 July 2020 | Leave a comment
  • Dakar Houses by Marc Thorpe in Senegal for Moroso M'Afrique

    Marc Thorpe designs Dakar Houses for Moroso furniture makers in Senegal

    New York architect Marc Thorpe has developed a prototype house made from earth bricks, to house the makers of Moroso's M'Afrique furniture collection. More about Marc Thorpe designs Dakar Houses for Moroso furniture makers in Senegal

    Amy Frearson | 17 March 2020 | Leave a comment
  • Akon finalises deal to create his own Akon City in Senegal

    Akon finalises deal to create his own cryptocurrency city in Senegal

    Senegalese-American singer Akon says he has signed an agreement with the government of Senegal to build a city with a cryptocurrency-based economy named Akon City. More about Akon finalises deal to create his own cryptocurrency city in Senegal

    Tom Ravenscroft | 17 January 2020 | Leave a comment
  • Toshiko Mori uses compressed earth and bamboo for cultural hub in remote Senegalese village

    This cultural centre in Senegal by Japanese architect Toshiko Mori was constructed using exclusively local materials and techniques – and has been recognised in the architecture category of the 2017 AIA Awards. More about Toshiko Mori uses compressed earth and bamboo for cultural hub in remote Senegalese village

    Alyn Griffiths | 25 January 2017 | 7 comments

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