tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:22:27 +0000AFRICAN ARCHITECTUREAfricanArchitectureAfrocentric designHISTORYCultureHighlightsInternshipNigeriaSpotlightDesignersInspirationAfrocentricARTAfrican American ArchitectureGlobal StudioModernHaitian ArchitectureIgbo ArchitectureANTHROPOLOGY/SOCIOLOGYSPIRITUALITY & RELIGIONYoruba ArchitectureSOUTH AFRICAN ARCHITECTUREHausa ArchitectureINTERIOR DESIGNBenin cultureCompetitionEXPOXhosa ArchitectureArchiveBenin KingdomConferenceEventJarawa ArchitectureNOMAURBAN PLANNINGIdentityPan AfricanThesisThe Community Planning & Design Initiative Africa (CPDI Africa) is a culture-inspired, research-based, design-build competition, created to inspire the development of successful neighbourhoods and communities on the continent, with modern African architecture that is both culturally and environmentally sustainable.https://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (CPDI.Africa)Blogger65125en-usnoThe Community Planning & Design Initiative Africa (CPDI Africa) is a culture-inspired, research-based, design-build competition, created to inspire the development of successful neighbourhoods and communities on the continent, with modern African archnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-2189628332240738963Wed, 25 Dec 2024 03:31:00 +00002024-12-24T19:31:24.281-08:00AfricanAFRICAN ARCHITECTUREAfrocentricAfrocentric designANTHROPOLOGY/SOCIOLOGYArchitectureHighlightsHISTORY Documentary film on the 10th anniversary.CPDI AFRICA: PEDAGOGY OF AFROCENTRIC ARCHITECTURE.This documentary film chronicles the rise of the Community Planning and Design Initiative Africa, CPDI Africa, in its journey to establishing contemporary African design languages in the lexicon of global architecture practice.Narrated by Nmadili Okwumabua, creative director and founder of CPDI Africahttps://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2024/12/cpdi-africa-pedagogy-of-afrocentric.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Adelaja Fawaz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-7355033229490182896Mon, 30 Sep 2024 23:30:00 +00002024-09-30T16:30:36.785-07:00AFRICAN ARCHITECTUREArchitectureCultureHISTORYNigeriaTo better understand the architectural practices of traditional African communities, our intern, Mary-Margaret Ben-Chioma, researched some of the customary land practices of traditional Nigerian communities. By understanding the relationship these people formed with the land, we at CPDI Africa believe we can understand the inspiration behind their architectural designs. We have prepared an https://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2024/09/customary-land-practices.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Adelaja Fawaz)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-4631699253305942523Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:36:00 +00002024-02-29T05:44:00.843-08:00AfricanAfrican American ArchitectureAFRICAN ARCHITECTUREAfrocentricAfrocentric designArchitectureEXPOGlobal StudioHighlightsNation 'Building' is the PASSION work of Designers, Planners, and Artists alike! Our work at CPDI AFRICA Global Studio for African-Centered Architecture is to inspire Visionary Master Planners and Nation Builders!EXPO 2024 @ CPDI AFRICA OPENS🌍AFROCENTRIC PEDAGOGY, COURSES & WORKSHOPS 🌎RESOURCE CENTER FOR GREEN BUILDING MATERIALS, AFROCENTRIC BOOKS & FILMS 🌎ARCHITECTURE COMPETITIONS &https://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2024/02/cpdi-africa-opens-new-afrocentric.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Adelaja Fawaz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-378141357810810170Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:14:00 +00002022-07-06T00:14:07.041-07:00AfricanAfrican American ArchitectureAFRICAN ARCHITECTUREAfrocentricAfrocentric designArchitectureARTBenin cultureBenin KingdomConferenceCultureDesignersEventEXPOGlobal StudioIt's Almost That Time CPDI AFRICA Family and Friends!!! EXPO 2022 Afrocentric Architecture Excursion & Workshop is here, LIVE in ABUJA, FCT Nigeria!💯💯Family, you know we are All About Developing African Inspired Architecture in our Built Environment! If the Architecture is Culturally and Environmentally Sustainable, then CPDIA Celebrates the Designer and the Project!💯💯Not in West Africa https://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2022/07/get-your-tickets-for-cpdia-expo-2022.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Adelaja Fawaz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-5528416155673094777Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:33:00 +00002021-03-08T21:33:18.268-08:00AfricanAfrican American ArchitectureAFRICAN ARCHITECTUREARTHISTORYURBAN PLANNING The CPDI Africa Global Studio for African Centered Architecture:an Academic Platform for Teaching a New Pedagogy in African Architecture.The CPDI Africa Global Studio for African Centered Architecture provides architects and designers an African centered academic platform for learning technical solutions for problem solving in their communities, while preserving culture and heritage throughhttps://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2021/03/new-courses-global-studio-for-african.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nmadili Okwumabua)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-6178353921240730382Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:47:00 +00002021-03-04T09:47:01.486-08:00African American ArchitectureIdentityINTERIOR DESIGNAuthorMy name is Lorin Jackson. You may have met me during the launch of the inaugural CPDI Africa Internship in the summer of 2020. I was thrilled to be awarded the internship, but struggled to meet the expectations, and coupled with the uprising and turmoil that America faced the summer of 2020, I couldn’t maintain what was necessary to successfully matriculate.Recently someone commented on my https://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2021/03/IdentityFormationinAmerica.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lorine Reinnoire)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-8357953370398420009Fri, 01 Jan 2021 21:16:00 +00002021-06-29T14:43:34.058-07:00AfricanAFRICAN ARCHITECTUREAfrocentricAfrocentric designArchitectureCompetitionCultureGlobal StudioModernIntroduction:Have you ever imagined what the architecture of Africa would look like today, if the great civilizations of Egypt, Timbuktu, Mali, the Dogon, Zulu, Yoruba, and thousands of other African empires had continued to develop and evolve in their own unique identity? Imagine the transformation of the African landscape into sprawling metropolises filled with architectural masterpieces https://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2021/01/now-open-cpdi-africa-heritage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Nmadili Okwumabua)16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-1110342315312236939Mon, 14 Dec 2020 09:12:00 +00002020-12-16T01:17:53.638-08:00AfricanAfrican American ArchitectureAFRICAN ARCHITECTUREAfrocentricAfrocentric designArchitectureGlobal StudioHighlightsHISTORYInternshipSpotlightHello everyone,My name is John Ridley, I was born in Panama City Florida and raised in Kennesaw Georgia. I graduated from Kennesaw State University where I majored in African and African Diaspora Studies. My hobbies are health and fitness, and freshwater - saltwater fishing is another favorite hobby of mine. It naturally connects me with the hunter-gatherer spirit in a way! A fun fact about me, 3https://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2020/12/john-ridley-cpdi-africa-internship-2020.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Adelaja Fawaz)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-8368913915042183339Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:43:00 +00002020-12-14T05:19:08.740-08:00AfricanAFRICAN ARCHITECTUREAfrocentricAfrocentric designArchitectureCultureDesignersGlobal StudioHaitian ArchitectureHighlightsInternshipModernThe Resilience Haitian resort and culture center reflect the resilience of the Haitian people and the culture of Haiti. The main architectural features that were analyzed to design the project was the lakou, or courtyard, the galri, or porche, and the jaden, or garden. These characteristics are very important when analyzing Haitian architecture. Furthermore, resilience and jaden mostly influencedhttps://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2020/12/resilience-haitian-resort-cultural.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Adelaja Fawaz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-7211057949335861488Tue, 08 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +00002020-12-09T01:16:41.516-08:00AfricanAFRICAN ARCHITECTUREAfrocentricArchitectureCultureGlobal StudioHaitian ArchitectureHighlightsIgbo ArchitectureInternshipModernSpotlight Hello everyone,My name is Kherby Jean and I am a 4th year architecture major at Tuskegee University. Born in Haiti, my parents always told me to be humble and work hard. My parents brought me to the US in 2010 for one reason, a better life. I am pursuing architecture because I am passionate about helping and would like to create affordable housing for people in my home country, Haiti. https://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2020/12/kherby-jean-cpdi-africa-spotlight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Adelaja Fawaz)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-4286202536574091427Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:00:00 +00002020-12-07T02:55:13.854-08:00AfricanAFRICAN ARCHITECTUREAfrocentricArchitectureCultureDesignersGlobal StudioHighlightsHISTORYIgbo ArchitectureInternshipSpotlightAnyanwu is the Sun Goddess who also is an omen for good fortune. The Anyanwu resort is located at the base of Milkin Hill in Enugu State, Nigeria. In Enugu, Milkin Hill is a point of pride for the people. The story goes that the road up Milkin Hill was carved by the ancestors with their bare hands. The folklore that is passed down says that a serpent god was staking claim on his territory and he https://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2020/12/anyanwu-igbo-resort-cultural-center.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Adelaja Fawaz)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-3629650015482987068Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:00:00 +00002020-12-06T10:20:58.007-08:00AfricanAFRICAN ARCHITECTUREAfrocentricAfrocentric designANTHROPOLOGY/SOCIOLOGYCultureGlobal StudioHaitian ArchitectureHighlightsHISTORY View this post on Instagram A post shared by CPDI AFRICA (@cpdi_africa) https://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2020/12/25-elements-of-traditional-igbo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Adelaja Fawaz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-2787312292381929600Tue, 01 Dec 2020 17:40:00 +00002020-12-06T09:51:11.719-08:00AfricanAFRICAN ARCHITECTUREAfrocentricAfrocentric designHighlightsIgbo ArchitectureInternshipSpotlightHello everyone!My name is Udochukwu Anidobu and I am a sophomore in Architecture at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I was born in the US and grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago but my family is from ENUGU State Nigeria. My hobbies are reading and cooking. Fun fact, I used to be a football goalie in secondary school 😊. I have been involved with architecture since https://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2020/12/spotlightudochukwu-anidobu-cpdi-africa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Adelaja Fawaz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-7531846933095202944Mon, 30 Nov 2020 07:21:00 +00002020-11-30T00:55:47.856-08:00AfricanAFRICAN ARCHITECTUREAfrocentric designANTHROPOLOGY/SOCIOLOGYArchitectureHISTORYInspirationNigeriaSo much research has gone into the connection between mental and physical health in relation to greenery within the built environment. Experiencing nature through its green outdoor spaces has been linked to reduced heart and respiratory diseases, higher happiness levels and stronger societal bonds. However, living in urban areas nowadays limits the number of green spaces one can have physical or https://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2020/11/comfort-in-african-home.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aisha F. Aminu)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-8102444873642724154Fri, 27 Nov 2020 16:48:00 +00002020-11-27T09:06:17.728-08:00AfricanAFRICAN ARCHITECTUREAfrocentricAfrocentric designArchitectureCultureGlobal StudioInternship CPDI Africa Global Studio, the Premiere Academy for Teaching a New Pedagogy in African Centered Architecture.Virtual certificate programs.Culturally diverse curriculum.Distinguished professors.Study abroad in Africa.Scholarship programs. Available now: courses in History & Critical Theory, Design Studio, CAD, BIM, Sustainable Design and Design-Build practicals during https://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2020/11/cpdi-africa-global-studio-premiere.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Adelaja Fawaz)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-4941053528091120080Fri, 20 Nov 2020 11:30:00 +00002020-11-24T08:30:16.076-08:00AFRICAN ARCHITECTUREAfrocentric designArchitectureARTCultureHausa ArchitectureHighlightsHISTORYInspirationInternshipModernNigeriaSPIRITUALITY & RELIGIONSpotlightThe Hausa Resort and Cultural Center aims to capture the essence of Hausa culture at a glance given the visitor an immersive experience at one location.Drawing inspiration from the layout of a typical Hausa city, and more specifically inspired by the Emir’s Palace in Kano, the resort has been laid out as a mini gated city that captures various activities that highlight Hausa culture and https://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2020/11/the-gidan-hausa-resort-and-cultural.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hauwa Zahra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-7629415031859294859Wed, 18 Nov 2020 12:30:00 +00002020-11-21T04:45:53.167-08:00AfricanAFRICAN ARCHITECTUREAfrocentric designArchitectureCultureHausa ArchitectureNigeriahttps://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2020/11/5-proposed-standard-elements-of-hausa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hauwa Zahra)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-4651485197363455640Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:41:00 +00002020-11-21T04:39:07.464-08:00AFRICAN ARCHITECTUREHausa ArchitectureNigeriaSPIRITUALITY & RELIGIONhttps://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2020/11/25-elements-of-traditional-hausa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hauwa Zahra)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-7533894012227939105Mon, 16 Nov 2020 17:07:00 +00002020-11-16T09:07:56.109-08:00AfricanAFRICAN ARCHITECTUREAfrocentric designHausa ArchitectureHello everyone, I am Hauwa Mahmoud. I am from Kano, Nigeria, and of Hausa-Fulani and Idoma ethnicity. I completed my education up to secondary school level in Kano. I am currently studying architecture at The Pennsylvania State University where I am also working towards a minor in Crime, Law, and Psychology.Architecture, as a field, to me has always been very fascinating because it has https://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2020/11/intro-hauwa-mahmoud-spotlight-cpdi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Hauwa Zahra)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-7364356699567871668Fri, 06 Nov 2020 18:17:00 +00002020-11-07T14:45:13.552-08:00AfricanAFRICAN ARCHITECTUREAfrocentric designArchitectureCultureDesignersHighlightsHISTORYIgbo ArchitectureInspirationInternshipNigeriaSpotlightA Resort is defined as a place that is frequented for holidays or recreation or for a particular purpose. A cultural center or cultural center is an organization, building or complex that promotes culture and arts. Cultural centers can be neighborhood community arts organizations, private facilities, government-sponsored, or activist-run. Igbo culture is a rich sub-Saharan way of life https://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2020/11/the-njikota-igbo-resort-and-cultural.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Arc. Chibuzo Ohaneje)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-8905729647825921978Wed, 04 Nov 2020 11:30:00 +00002020-11-04T11:38:14.204-08:00AfricanAFRICAN ARCHITECTUREAfrocentric designArchitectureCultureHISTORYIgbo ArchitectureInternshipNigeriaSPIRITUALITY & RELIGIONThe Igbo people of Southern of Nigeria are more than 4000 years. Their architecture speak volumes as it cuts through all the expects of their very existence: Spirituality and Philosophy, Materials and Sustainability , Culture and lifestyle, Aesthetics and Form, Process and Cost. All these were always achieved to portray the very fabrics of the society the building or its element found itself.&https://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2020/11/25-elements-of-traditional-igbo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Arc. Chibuzo Ohaneje)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-9023396760773651635Tue, 03 Nov 2020 17:14:00 +00002020-11-03T09:14:00.117-08:00AfricanAFRICAN ARCHITECTUREAfrocentric designArchitectureCultureHighlightsHISTORYIgbo ArchitectureInternshipNigeriaThere is just no end to the marvels you learn while researching about African culture, tradition or architecture. The culture of the Igbos is not left out of this. I learned a whole lot during my 3 months Internship with CPDI AFRICA, trying to learn about my identity and my Architecture. One of the fact I was amazed to learn was the great properties of the THATCHED ROOF that were used by the https://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2020/11/one-of-most-interesting-facts-i-learned.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Arc. Chibuzo Ohaneje)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-390102171799124689Tue, 03 Nov 2020 14:20:00 +00002020-11-03T06:20:32.643-08:00AfricanAFRICAN ARCHITECTUREAfrocentric designArchitectureCultureDesignersHighlightsIgbo ArchitectureInternshipNigeriaSpotlightGreetings everyone! I am Arc. Chibuzo Chinonso OHANEJE and I’m thrilled to share with you a bit about myself, my professional journey and experience during my internship at CPDI AFRICA!I was born in Umuele, a village in Amazanor Autonomous Community in Njaba L.G.A. of Imo State of NIGERIA. Taken by my parents to Cameroon at the age of 3 months I did all my schooling (from Nursery till I acquired https://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2020/11/intro-chibuzo-ohaneje-spotlight-cpdi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Arc. Chibuzo Ohaneje)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-946239583908593686Mon, 02 Nov 2020 14:25:00 +00002020-11-03T09:07:35.583-08:00AFRICAN ARCHITECTUREHISTORYNigeriaLittle is known of the hidden gem in North-eastern Nigeria that attracted kings, princes, prime ministers and heads of state back in its heyday. While the media talks about insurgency and terrorism in North-eastern Nigeria and discourages people from visiting for security reasons, let's shine a light on the more appealing aspects of the region by looking at its not-so widely portrayed https://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2020/11/mai-deribes-palace-hidden-gem-in-borno.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Aisha F. Aminu)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4453330680029443259.post-7126579873334293387Fri, 30 Oct 2020 19:42:00 +00002020-10-31T16:16:25.137-07:00AfricanAFRICAN ARCHITECTUREAfrocentric designArchitectureARTCultureDesignersHaitian ArchitectureHighlightsHISTORYInspirationInternshipSpotlightTi-Kay Resort is a tropical ambiance located in Labadee, Haiti on the bank of the northern coast. Ti-Kay Resort is designed with an array of openings for sunlight, surrounding vegetation, and wooden materials throughout, creating a sustainable experience for the guests. The Lobby space is used to educate guests on the concept of the resort. Additionally, there is a gift shop, bookstore, and a https://cpdiafrica.blogspot.com/2020/10/ti-kay-resort-cultural-center-cpdi-2020.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Roodza Pierrelus)0