Architecture & Interiors | Design Indaba

UNina Afrika: The totemic light sculpture

Design News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Product Design

This design emulates the act of carrying heavy goods on one’s head. >

12 May 17
3 Must-See Design Talks by African creatives

Design News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors

All three of these designers are innovating in Africa’s unique circumstances. >

11 May 17
Arch for Arch

Design Indaba’s tribute to one of SA’s beloved freedom fighters, Archbishop Desmond Tutu. >

3 May 17
Inarchi: Lights that float against the wall

Design News > Architecture & Interiors / Craft

Light design firm Inarchi create elaborate chandelier light installations for projects all around the world. >

26 Apr 17
Making interactive furniture in Senegal

Video Interviews > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Creative Economy

As part of an ongoing exploration of African design, we spoke to Thierry Giles, founder of the first UX research lab in West-Africa. >

25 Apr 17
Christian Benimana on architecture that serves the community

Talks > African Design / Architecture & Interiors

In his talk, Benimana asks a series of questions about the capabilities of the built environment: can a building heal, can a neonatal ward celebrate childhood? >

19 Apr 17
Bomma: Form, philosophy and phenomena

Design News > Architecture & Interiors / Craft

Bomma creates exquisite light installations from handblown glass. >

19 Apr 17
The Mashambas Skyscraper

Design News > Architecture & Interiors / Design Activism

A skyscraper conceived as an educational centre and marketplace for new agricultural communities in sub-Saharan Africa. >

18 Apr 17
Manooi: An atelier that sculpts light

Design News > Architecture & Interiors / Craft

Hungarian lighting design studio Manooi create bespoke crystal chandeliers with cutting edge style. >

12 Apr 17 / Advertorial
A 3D-printed grotto designed by algorithms

Design Frontiers > Architecture & Interiors

The future of architecture explored. >

6 Apr 17
Banksy’s Walled Off Hotel explores the magnitude of the West Bank’s occupation

Design News > Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography / Design Activism

“It has the worst view of any hotel in the world.” >

6 Apr 17
African aesthetic and Scandinavian sensibilities

Design News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Product Design

We chat to Marcus Engman, head of design at IKEA Sweden, about the new Afrikea collaboration between Design Indaba and IKEA. >

4 Apr 17
Transforming the built environment

Design News > Architecture & Interiors / Design Activism

Tour & Taxis is Vincent Callebaut Architecture’s plan for a green haven in Brussels. >

3 Apr 17
SLAMP: Lights poised between aesthetics and technology

Design News > Architecture & Interiors / Craft

Italian lighting atelier SLAMP reinterprets classic Italian design with futuristic flair. >

30 Mar 17 / Advertorial
The Thermotrap Project

Design News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors

This start-up initiative aims to uplift the living conditions of township residents. >

24 Mar 17
Arch for Arch celebrates Archbishop Tutu and the freedom of South Africa

Design News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors

It will be launched on 7 October, 2017 to coincide with The Arch's 86th birthday. >

20 Mar 17
Eco-friendly digs for the modern nomad

Design News > Architecture & Interiors / Creative Economy

The University of Porto (UPTEC), Portuguese startup Ecocubo created a prefab perfect for travellers. >

15 Mar 17
The Five Fields Play Structure by Matter Design

Design News > Architecture & Interiors / Design Thinking

This playground stimulates the imagination and encourages creativity. >

10 Mar 17
Arch For Arch: A coda for Design Indaba Festival Day 3

Festival News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Design Activism

One last thing, which deserves a piece of its own, the spectacular finale of the 2017 Conference and a tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu. >

6 Mar 17
Craig Dykers

Co-founder of Snøhetta, architect Craig Dykers is interested in design as a promoter of social and physical well-being. >

1 Mar 17
Architecture runs deeper than the built environment

Design News > Architecture & Interiors

Architecture is the thread that binds these Design Indaba speakers in their creative pursuits. >

27 Feb 17
The beginnings of China’s first Forest City

Design News > Architecture & Interiors / Design Activism

The future of China’s air pollution could be addressed with Stefano Boeri’s forest city. >

23 Feb 17
Award-winning Burkina Faso architect Francis Kéré to design the 2017 Serpentine Pavilion

Design News > African Design / Architecture & Interiors

Our longtime friend and Design Indaba alumnus Francis Kéré has been chosen to design the 2017 Serpentine Pavilion in London. It will be his UK debut. >

22 Feb 17
1001 Cairo street chairs and the particular charm of imperfection

African Report > African Design / Architecture & Interiors / Art & Photography

The long-term Sidewalk Salon project documents the city of Cairo by looking at it from the perspective of the ubiquitous street chair. >

21 Feb 17

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