Christian Benimana wants to build a network of architects who can help Africa's booming cities flourish in sustainable, equitable ways -- balancing growth with values that are uniquely African. From Nigeria to Burkina Faso and beyond, he shares examples of architecture bringing communities together. A pan-African movement of architects, designers and engineers on the continent and in diaspora are learning from and inspiring each other, and Benimana invites us to imagine future African cities as the most resilient, socially inclusive places on earth.

Christian Benimana: The next generation of African architects and designers

The next generation of African architects and designers

By 2050, Africa needs to build 700M housing units and thousands of schools/health centers to accommodate its booming population.

The African Design Centre is nurturing the next generation of architects to create resilient, socially inclusive African cities.

By 2050, Africa needs 700 million new housing units and extensive healthcare and educational facilities to match its population growth.