Ghana's Architectural Heritage
Tourism’s Next Frontier
Ghana's Architectural Heritage,the next frontier in tourism, requires the engagement of stakeholders and agencies to produce a National Architectural Heritage and Monument Register of buildings with universal outstanding value or uniqueness and social significance.
The Architects Registration Council of Ghana Inducts 55 Newly Licensed Architects
The 23rd Induction Ceremony of the Council Calls on Architects to Uphold the Highest Moral and Ethical Standards in their Profession
The Architects Registration Council (ARC) of Ghana, under the jurisdiction of Ghana’s Ministry of Works and Housing, recently celebrated its 23rd Induction Ceremony at the Ghana Shippers' House in Ridge, Accra. The ceremony held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, welcomed fifty-five(55) new architects into the esteemed profession of Architecture.
AMPHIBIOUS BUILDINGS
Towards Resilient Island Communities in Ghana and the Case of Azizakpe - A Design Thesis by Rhoda Osei-Nkwantabisa
Master of Architecture Design Thesis by Miss Rhoda Osei-Nkwatabisa which researches in the use of amphibious achitecture to create communities that are resilient to floods and erosion from climate change.
Between Particularism and Universalism: Cultural expressions in architectural design
A philosophical critique of Ghanaian architect, Kofi Essel-Appiah’s The Monologue building
A philosophical critique of Ghanaian architect Kofi Essel-Appiah’s The Monologue building
Chrissa Amuah: Bernhardt Design Collaboration & London Design Biennale
The "Duality" collection is inspired by Ghanaian patterns and colors while "Amplify" is a site-specific concept at London's Somerset House
Chrissa Amuah has recently launched a textile collection named "Duality" in partnership with furniture and design brand Bernhardt Design. She is also representing Ghana at the 2021 London Design Biennale.
AKOSUA ADOMA OWUSU
Saving Rex Cinema
The world is looking rather curiously but with excitement at Akosua Adoma Owusu’s, the producer and director of the award-winning documentary Kwaku Ananse, attempt to revive one of Ghana’s oldest cinemas, Rex Cinema.
Architectural History of Ghana
By Arc. Samuel Opare Larbi
Architecture in the Gold Coast, now Ghana, from the historic past
Giving it Back - Tarkwa Breman
An Interview with Shadrack Frimpong on His Vision for His Hometown
Founder of Tarkwa Breman Community Alliance
Architecture, Art, and Design of Africa and the African Diaspora. We seek out African creatives who instigate positive change through design and art.
