CPDI Africa Studio

As climate change intensifies and nations continue to be buffeted by various economic and social dilemmas, we are learning to change our habits and our minds. Sustainable technological developments driven by critical design thinking are gaining a steadily increasing importance. This is especially remarkable in the context of ecologically and economically viable architecture where utilising locally sourced materials and building of climate responsive architecture, while not mainstream concerns at the moment, they are bound to become so, raising the question: How can we create adaptable architecture that aligns with societal and contextual considerations such as cultural appropriateness and ecological sustainability? Inspired by the visionary architect Demas Nwoko, known for his emphasis on critical thinking and adaptability to local environments, the New Alternative Nigerian Architecture course embarks on a journey of critical inquiry to enhance the responsiveness of our design approach.