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Architecture In 2026: Purpose, Place, And Africa’s Growing Authority

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As architecture enters 2026, the global industry is shifting from spectacle toward purpose-driven, human-centered design. Adaptive reuse, climate-responsive buildings, and flexible mixed-use spaces are redefining how structures are conceived, while technology works subtly, enhancing performance without shaping form. Africa is increasingly influencing these global narratives. In 2024, Ethiopia debuted its first national pavilion at the […]

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Addis Literature Festival

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A CELEBRATION OF WORDS, IDENTITY, AND CONNECTIONDecember 2–14, 2025 Calling all avid readers and passionate writers! The first ever Addis Literature Festival is here, organised by Culture Club in partnership with the British Council, Hilton Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa University and BookWorld. Envisaged as an annual event, it promises an immersive experience of meaningful interactions

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Rooted Futures: Building Tomorrow With African Intelligence

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When we talk about Afrocentric design, many people picture bold patterns, colors, and textiles. But it’s really about much more—it’s about how we live, how we connect, and how we build with intention. Across Africa, our ancestors designed with deep understanding—responding to climate, community, and context long before sustainability became a global goal. Think about

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The Grand Fendika – A Stage For The Street In Addis Ababa

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World renowned Italian architectural firm CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati has unveiled the design for the Grand Fendika Cultural Center, a new civic space in the heart of Addis Ababa, created in collaboration with Fendika’s founder, Melaku Belay. The project was developed in partnership with Fendika’s local and global communities and made possible through the financial support

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Meskel: Ethiopia’s Radiant Festival Of The True Cross

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Meskel, celebrated annually on September 27 (or 28 during leap years), is one of Ethiopia’s most treasured religious holidays. Rooted in centuries of tradition, the festival commemorates the discovery of the True Cross by Empress Helena, mother of Roman Emperor Constantine, in the 4th century. “Meskel” means “cross” in Ge’ez, and the holiday honors this

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Oversimplified:

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Is Architecture Losing Its Soul? Across the globe, architecture and design are increasingly dominated by a sterile, overly simplified aesthetic. What once was a meaningful minimalist movement has now become a shortcut—repeated, replicated, and reproduced at speed. Under pressure to build faster and cheaper, developers and designers are leaning on templated forms that lack context,

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Biophilic Design: Reimagining Addis Ababa Through Nature’s Lens

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What if our buildings could breathe, our interiors could bloom, and our built environments could pulse with life? In Addis Ababa’s rapidly evolving architecture, biophilic design offers a transformative vision—one where nature isn’t merely decorative but woven into the very fabric of our structures. This approach goes beyond aesthetics. By integrating natural elements—living walls, water

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