From the traditional vernacular structures to the most modern constructions, impressive monuments get an overview of West African architecture and its builders. Walk through our selection of hotels, museums, and innovative homes by talented architects and designers across West Africa. Discover the most inspiring sites, innovative homes, hotels, and buildings, places to see, visit, or stay in Abidjan, Dakar, Lagos, or in more remote locations.
Read about the best architectural studios and their finished or upcoming realizations, residential, offices, or public shaping the West African architectural landscape and cities where real estate development is booming. The places worth seeing and architectural marvels across West Africa; Mosque, monuments, cultural centers, or beautiful interiors.Learn about the long architecture history of West Africa and the current local challenges and innovations and get to know the people championing the status quo for a sustainable architecture practice in urban development and who are putting African architecture on the map.
Mud, the materials and new practices in architecture and design.
Admire the work of artisans, fashion, products, furniture, or interior designers and how they reflect African creativity and centuries-old West African know-how. Weaving, cloth, dying, ceramics, observe the practices and traditions which are shared and passed from generation to generation.
Featuring the work of top architects and designers, historic buildings, and upcoming projects, discover Adanse's architectural review.
Welcome to West Africa!