2016 Archive

Bottle2Build Schools is a South African initiative that upcycles modular bottles to address the shortage of classrooms in the country. >

Meyer von Wielligh's Umthi Hanging Lamp was designed to reflect organic beauty. >

Haroon Gunn-Salie's exhibition has the distinctive ability to influence the viewer, says nominator Aaron Kohn. >

Candice Philip’s Pea Wasabi Mousse is the result of a creative eye and a refined palate. >

Erin Besler’s installation, The Entire Situation, calls into question embedded architectural practices. >

Soner Ozenc is the founder of Makers Café, a maker space-cum-coffee shop located in Shoreditch, London that brings 3D printing into the public space. >

According to WAI Architects, architecture might not save the world but it has the power to make people’s lives miserable. >

Ugandan designer Gloria Wavamunno draws from her environment to create local fashion with international appeal. >

Ugandan photographer Martin Kharumwa constructs images that appeal to different cultural contexts. >

According to Benimana, before starting any project a designer must decide what his mission is and an architect must learn to think beyond the building. >

We talk to Ethiopian artist, Mihret Kebede about her Slow Marathon project, which all began with a pile of used shoelaces. >