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K'Jong, Nakimuli Thatcher, Lawrence Okoth, Brian Murungi Feb 2016

K'Jong, Nakimuli Thatcher, Lawrence Okoth, Brian Murungi

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Inspired by the Karamojong people of Northern Uganda.

What inspired you to enter this special competition to create a modern architectural language for Africa?

Studio Manyatta was created with this very vision in mind. As a team of young designers from various design disciplines, and inspired by the Karamojong one of Africa's most intriguing cultures, we set out to explore what kind of environments Africa would have created with minimal influence from the colonization era. This competition was a chance to carry out his goal on a larger platform.

Why do you believe African homeowners will be interested …