In choosing this year’s theme, Alejandro Aravena shone a spotlight on unsung heroes, peripheral communities and no-frills architecture, showing a widening gap between big-name starchitects and emerging, socially-minded practices.
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Press & Publications
THE ARCHITECTS NEWSPAPER – FEBRUARY 2018
THE ART NEWSPAPER – FEBRUARY 2018
Before it officially opens in spring 2019, The Shed, a new multi-disciplinary cultural centre under construction on the far west side of Manhattan, will host a 12-day arts festival this May.
BILLBOARD – February 2018
One year before opening, NYC’s new multi-medium arts and concerts venue The Shed will present a free, 12-day multi-discipline event on an undeveloped lot at Tenth Avenue and 30th Street in Manhattan, one block away from its permanent home on the West Side. Dubbed Prelude, the temporary event space is set to preview the venue… Continue reading BILLBOARD – February 2018
New York Times – February 2018
NLÉ wins Grand Prix de l’initiative Smart City Afrique – November 2017
LafargeHolcim Awards 2017 Middle East Africa
The LafargeHolcim Awards jury for region Middle East Africa met at the American University in Cairo (AUC), Egypt in May 2017 to select projects using the “target issues” for sustainable construction (l-r): Marc Angélil (Switzerland), Joe Osae-Addo, (Ghana), Meisa Batayneh Maani (Jordan), Nagwa Sherif (Egypt, Head of Jury), Mohsen Ech (Lebanon/France), Howayda Al-Harithy (Lebanon), Fasil… Continue reading LafargeHolcim Awards 2017 Middle East Africa
DOMUS – July 2017
The July-August issue comes with two supplements, Future African Cities and The New Train Station of Napoli Afragola. The first one announces the born of Domus Africa, strenghtening the international character of the magazine. It deals with urbanization, resilience, design and politics, young people and innovation. Through the analysis of six cities – Gaborone, Port… Continue reading DOMUS – July 2017
Miami Herald – January 2017
A new museum of contemporary African art could be coming to Miami. Looking to add another perspective to the Miami art scene, a local foundation is picking up support for a new museum that would showcase art of the African diaspora. The Miami-Dade North Arts and Humanities Foundation plans to establish the Miami Museum of… Continue reading Miami Herald – January 2017
GRAHAM FOUNDATION – MAY 2017
Water and the City is a comprehensive publication documenting parts of the ongoing research project African Water Cities, a unique and innovative body of work initiated by architect, designer, and urbanist Kunlé Adeyemi, in 2011.