RESEARCH / AFRICAN DESIGN OBSERVATORY

African Design Observatory

A long-term programme documenting African design practice, materials, and outcomes.

Practice Mapping

Mapping studios, makers, and materials across the continent.

Materials Archive

A growing archive of African materials with provenance.

Craft Archive

Documentation of African craft practices in the built environment.

Case Studies

Long-form case studies of significant African interior projects.

Industry Reports

Regular reports on the state of African design practice.

Open Data

Selected data released openly for researchers and educators.