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Omar Degan

@omar_degan

Pan-African Architect | Fragility and Emergency| @Tedx speaker | Principal of DOArchitectureGroup | Obama Africa Leader @ObamaFoundation

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The VESSEL comes high in the list of useless architecture. The project is totally useless to be fair and has been closed since 2021 because of the high number of death related to it ( multiple people committed suicide) . A beautiful useless object.

The VESSEL comes high in the list of useless architecture. The project is totally useless to be fair and has been closed since 2021 because of the high number of death related to it ( multiple people committed suicide) . A beautiful useless object.
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In the rush towards new, grand projects in #SaudiArabia, let's not forget the beauty of our architectural heritage which often occupies a secondary place. I would love to see more projects that are in line with the cultural heritage and traditions of the place. It's time to

In the rush towards new, grand projects in #SaudiArabia, let's not forget the beauty of our architectural heritage which often occupies a secondary place.  I would love to see more projects that are in line with the cultural heritage and traditions of the place. It's time to
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Hey ArchDaily, Without Africa and its 54 nations, the most diverse continent in the world. Home to 20% of the world’s population! You cannot call this a ‘Global survey?’ In your best new practice award you mentioned “…coming from Europe, South America, North America, Asia

Hey <a href="/ArchDaily/">ArchDaily</a>,

Without Africa and its 54 nations, the most diverse continent in the world. Home to 20% of the world’s population!

You cannot call this a ‘Global survey?’ 

In your best new practice award you mentioned  “…coming from Europe, South America, North America, Asia
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#Architecture is one of the tools that is currently used to empower the new colonization process that is undergoing in Africa . This time not with guns but with infrastructures and buildings . This narrative must be reshaped to benefit future generations and Africa itself. By

#Architecture is one of the tools that is currently used to empower the new colonization process that is undergoing in Africa . This time not with guns but with infrastructures and buildings . This narrative must be reshaped to benefit future generations and Africa itself. By
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African Vernacular architecture hide some of the most sustainable practices of architecture, we must learn for those rather than looking at the western architecture. Africa was , is and will be the center of discussion .

African Vernacular architecture hide some of the  most sustainable practices of architecture, we must learn for those rather than looking at the western architecture. Africa was , is and will be the center of discussion .
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Yet today Mali has a gold reserve of around 800 tonnes , while France 2,436.8 tonnes ranking 4th in the world . This should answer to all the questions in regard to why Africa is “poor” , Africa is not poor it was looted.

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So the Architecture of oppression (which is largely documented through history) is not a matter that regards architects ? So architects ,which are often an instrument of war ( Albert Speer to quote a famous one) are not integral part of the discourse ? architecture was always

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As #ClimateWeekNYC unfolds, it's crucial to ask: Are we truly designing for the future, or are we merely reacting to the present? In fragile contexts across the globe—from conflict zones to regions ravaged by climate change—architecture isn't just about buildings; it's about

As #ClimateWeekNYC unfolds, it's crucial to ask: 
Are we truly designing for the future, or are we merely reacting to the present? 
In fragile contexts across the globe—from conflict zones to regions ravaged by climate change—architecture isn't just about buildings; it's about
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The loss of cultural identity in #Africa's built environment is alarming. Architecture has long been a reflection of our cultural narratives, yet today, we're seeing this erased under the guise of modern development. We must protect these unique identities before they're

The loss of cultural identity in #Africa's built environment is alarming. Architecture has long been a reflection of our cultural narratives, yet today, we're seeing this erased under the guise of modern development. We must protect these unique identities before they're
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The Island #Mosque in Jeddah, designed by the renowned #Egyptian architect Abdel Wahed El-Wakil, serves as a significant architectural and cultural landmark. El-Wakil conceived the mosque as a sculptural addition to the cityscape, aligning it with Jeddah’s reputation for public

The Island #Mosque in Jeddah, designed by the renowned #Egyptian architect Abdel Wahed El-Wakil, serves as a significant architectural and cultural landmark. El-Wakil conceived the mosque as a sculptural addition to the cityscape, aligning it with Jeddah’s reputation for public
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The starting point was already a Western-inspired design that could be placed anywhere in the world. The day we collectively realize that a new form of colonization is happening through architecture and design will be the day #Africa reclaims its architectural identity.

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I had the chance to write this article about Mogadishu's architecture and historical stratification. Where there are challenges, there are often opportunities, and this could be said for Mogadishu. Its incredible heritage, history, and stratification make this important

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🚀 CALL FOR PRO BONO ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS IN AFRICA! 🌍🏗️ My office, DO Architecture Group, is offering FREE architectural design services for small organizations and initiatives dedicated to the common good across Africa. We are looking for projects that: ✅ Serve the

🚀 CALL FOR PRO BONO ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS IN AFRICA! 🌍🏗️

My office, DO Architecture Group,  is offering FREE architectural design services for small organizations and initiatives dedicated to the common good across Africa.

We are looking for projects that:
✅ Serve the