RESEARCH / CENTRES & LABS

Research Centres & Labs

Focused centres and labs where JSAID research happens.

Materials Lab

Testing, sourcing, and archiving materials for African interiors.

Craft Lab

Documenting, teaching, and evolving African craft practices.

Hospitality Design Lab

Research embedded in hotels, restaurants, and workspaces.

Sustainability Centre

Low-carbon, low-waste practices in African interiors.

Digital Design Lab

3D, VR, AR, and computational tools for design practice.

Business of Design Centre

Studio economics, pricing, and sustainable practice models.