African architecture modern

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

Tata Somba houses 🛖

There is incredible and underrated architecture across Africa, from important archaeological sites to vernacular structures to cathedrals and mosques.

Porky Hefer took cues from the amorphous shape of bird nests to create The Nest at Sossus, an off-grid guesthouse on a wildlife reserve in Namibia.

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.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences by SAOTA in Bodrum, Turkey is a super-luxurious residential project you must see!

Facades draped in dusty brown hues, earth tones blending seamlessly with the ochre expanse and textured walls that offer a tactile memory of countless sunsets and windswept days 🛖☀️ . . . . #africanarchitecture #africanarchitecture #africanai #africanaiart #Africa #blackart #midjourneyarchitect #midjourney #archdaily #designboom #archhunter #archgini #architizer #digitalartists #HannahBeachler #setdesign #aiart #digitalart #aiartists

Step into the timeless beauty of this contemporary villa in the desert, where traditional Iranian architecture meets modern design. The use of brick adds a sense of warmth and history to the sleek lines and minimalist aesthetic, creating a truly unique and inviting space.