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Shebaxumite, Liuel Hizikias Ketema
Shebaxumite, Liuel Hizikias Ketema
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Inspired by the Axumite people of Ethiopia.
What inspired you to enter this special competition to create a modern architectural language for Africa?
The evolution of African architecture has almost come to a standstill due to western influence. The potential of construction materials used in African designs have a far greater utility in their specific climates or natural conditions as opposed to western materials. It‘s easy to say my inspiration came from my deep passion to explore the potential of African construction materials for what they are truly worth.
What did you find most interesting or challenging during …