Solidarity in Shelter: Designing for Refugees with Dignity and Purpose
Dorted community Every human deserves a safe place to sleep. Not just four walls, but a place of rest, of recovery, of…
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Street Architecture: The Unseen Design of Informal Urban Life
Today, we move even closer to the street as we take a turn into the gritty, vibrant, and often overlooked…
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Legacy Spaces, Architecture + Storytelling: Why Buildings Must Speak, Not Just Stand
Dorted Magazine Buildings are not just built—they are written. And each one should carry a story. In fact, every well-crafted space tells…
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The Nighttime City: Designing for After-Dark Urban Life
For too long, architecture and urban planning in Nigeria have overlooked the vibrant realities of nighttime life. Cities like Lagos,…
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Cotonou’s New Ganhi Market Opens, Redefining Trade and Culture in Benin
Girah. K Ganhi Market is a two-story structure designed to accommodate 509 sales spaces, 2 large restaurants, 12 take-away restaurants, 16 shops,…
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Museum of West African Art, Bringing Benin’s Royal Heritage Home by Adjaye Associates
British-Ghanaian architect David Adjaye has created something extraordinary. His vision goes far beyond traditional museum design. “From an initial glance…
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THE FUTURE OF 3D PRINTED HOUSES: A CONSTRUCTION REVOLUTION
The construction industry is on the cusp of transformation with the advent of 3D-printed houses. Combining efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness,…
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Crafting Spaces that Inspire: Architecture and its Unique Selling Point
Architecture transcends aesthetics and structural integrity; it shapes our surroundings and emotional landscapes. At the crossroads of art and science,…
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Nigerian Architect Designs Bold Memorial Honouring 946 War Heroes
In the heart of Freetown, a striking new memorial is set to honor the unsung heroes of the Sierra Leone…
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