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Jodel Bismarc Mekemta

@jbismarc

Emerging Architect of the year Living Space . J'aime l'art et je veux que tu le découvres. | I love art and I want you to discover it.

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The traditional #architecture of certain regions in #Africa, built with natural materials such as mud, wood, thatch, and plant fibers, is often unfairly regarded as poor or outdated. Yet, it represents a visionary modernity because it harmonizes perfectly with its #environment.

The traditional #architecture of certain regions in #Africa, built with natural materials such as mud, wood, thatch, and plant fibers, is often unfairly regarded as poor or outdated. Yet, it represents a visionary modernity because it harmonizes perfectly with its #environment.
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African art is deeply rooted in patterns, which are a central part of its cultural identity. This is evident in the decorated houses found across many regions in Africa. For instance, in Burkina Faso, the walls of homes are adorned with rich and meaningful designs. #AfricanArt

African art is deeply rooted in patterns, which are a central part of its cultural identity. This is evident in the decorated houses found across many regions in Africa. For instance, in Burkina Faso, the walls of homes are adorned with rich and meaningful designs.

#AfricanArt
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The Dogon granaries of Mali are a remarkable example of architectural harmony, blending practicality, culture, and nature. Built with sun-dried mud, timber, and thatch, these granaries are ingeniously designed to protect grains from pests and moisture. #Mali #Heritage #African

The Dogon granaries of Mali are a remarkable example of architectural harmony, blending practicality, culture, and nature. Built with sun-dried mud, timber, and thatch, these granaries are ingeniously designed to protect grains from pests and moisture.
#Mali #Heritage  #African
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Embracing natural materials bridges past and present, preserving historic craftsmanship while fostering innovative, sustainable solutions that honor both ecological integrity and architectural authenticity. #architecture #design #africa #africanfood #construction

Embracing natural materials bridges past and present, preserving historic craftsmanship while fostering innovative, sustainable solutions that honor both ecological integrity and architectural authenticity.
#architecture #design #africa #africanfood #construction
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Mosgum huts, traditional to the Mousgoum people of Cameroon and Chad, feature cone-shaped mud structures with ridged patterns. These patterns strengthen walls, shed rainwater, and provide footholds for repairs. #SustainableDesign #VernacularArchitecture #MosgumHut #EcoFriendly

Mosgum huts, traditional to the Mousgoum people of Cameroon and Chad, feature cone-shaped mud structures with ridged patterns. These patterns strengthen walls, shed rainwater, and provide footholds for repairs. 
#SustainableDesign #VernacularArchitecture #MosgumHut #EcoFriendly
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The village Podoko of the Oudjilla chiefdom, located at the foot of the Mandara Mountains in northern Cameroon, showcases a remarkable architectural heritage that reflects the ingenuity and culture of the Podoko people. #Architecture #CulturalHeritage #SustainableDesign

The village Podoko of the Oudjilla chiefdom, located at the foot of the Mandara Mountains in northern Cameroon, showcases a remarkable architectural heritage that reflects the ingenuity and culture of the Podoko people. 

#Architecture #CulturalHeritage #SustainableDesign
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In rural Liberia, the Kpelle tribe's traditional cylindrical wattle-and-daub huts, topped with conical thatched roofs, stand as a testament to sustainable and resourceful architecture. #TraditionalArchitecture #SustainableLiving #Liberia #KpelleTribe #EcoFriendlyDesign #RuralLife

In rural Liberia, the Kpelle tribe's traditional cylindrical wattle-and-daub huts, topped with conical thatched roofs, stand as a testament to sustainable and resourceful architecture.
#TraditionalArchitecture #SustainableLiving #Liberia #KpelleTribe #EcoFriendlyDesign #RuralLife
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A single decision in an architectural competition can secure your victory. 💪🏻🏆 #Architectural #winner #design #architecturestudent #awards #africa #europe #america #viral

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The Blue Mosque of Tabriz, commissioned in 1465 by Jahan Shah of the Kara Koyunlu dynasty and funded by his wife, Khatun Jan Begum, is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. It features stunning azure tiles, intricate mosaic designs. #IslamicArchitecture #Persian #Timurid #Design

The Blue Mosque of Tabriz, commissioned in 1465 by Jahan Shah of the Kara Koyunlu dynasty and funded by his wife, Khatun Jan Begum, is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. It features stunning azure tiles, intricate mosaic designs. #IslamicArchitecture #Persian #Timurid #Design
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Building a modern mud house with a traditional tile roof using handcrafted tools combines sustainability with craftsmanship. It’s a perfect blend of ancient techniques and eco-friendly living. #MudHouse #TraditionalCraft #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendly #Roof #NaturalMaterials

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The Gando School Library by Kéré Architecture is a harmonious fusion of tradition and #innovation, where local materials, cultural heritage, and sustainable design create a breathing space for learning, storytelling, and community gathering in the heart of #BurkinaFaso. #Design

The Gando School Library by Kéré Architecture is a harmonious fusion of tradition and #innovation, where local materials, cultural heritage, and sustainable design create a breathing space for learning, storytelling, and community gathering in the heart of #BurkinaFaso.
 #Design
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The Bangre Veenem School Complex by Albertfaus Architecture in Burkina Faso redefines education through sustainable, locally rooted design, blending minimal resources, passive climate control, and indigenous materials. #Sustainable #BurkinaFaso #AlbertFaus #Eco #EducationForAll

The Bangre Veenem School Complex by Albertfaus Architecture in Burkina Faso redefines education through sustainable, locally rooted design, blending minimal resources, passive climate control, and indigenous materials.
#Sustainable #BurkinaFaso #AlbertFaus #Eco #EducationForAll
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The Voûte Nubienne (Nubian Vault) is an ingenious, eco-friendly architectural technique that has been used for centuries in parts of Africa. #VoûteNubienne #EcoBuilding #GreenConstruction #AffordableHousing #Traditional #MudBrick #SustainableLiving #AfricanInnovation

The Voûte Nubienne (Nubian Vault) is an ingenious, eco-friendly architectural technique that has been used for centuries in parts of Africa. 
#VoûteNubienne #EcoBuilding #GreenConstruction  #AffordableHousing #Traditional #MudBrick #SustainableLiving #AfricanInnovation
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Discover the 5 most congested cities in Africa in 2025 according to Numbeo's latest traffic index. #TrafficAfrica #Congestion #UrbanMobility #CongestedCities #Numbeo2025

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🚨 Why Don’t Architects Speak Out Against Toxic Work Culture? Architecture is a passion. But does it have to come at the cost of suffering? 💬 Have you ever experienced a toxic work culture in an architecture firm? How did you handle it?

🚨 Why Don’t Architects Speak Out Against Toxic Work Culture? Architecture is a passion. But does it have to come at the cost of suffering? 
💬 Have you ever experienced a toxic work culture in an architecture firm? How did you handle it?
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The Burkina Institute of Technology, designed by Diébédo Francis Kéré, uses modular clay-concrete structures, passive cooling, and water-harvesting landscaping to create a climate-resilient and cohesive campus in Koudougou. #BurkinaFaso #Koudougou #FrancisKéré #KéréArchitecture

The Burkina Institute of Technology, designed by Diébédo Francis Kéré, uses modular clay-concrete structures, passive cooling, and water-harvesting landscaping to create a climate-resilient and cohesive campus in Koudougou.
#BurkinaFaso #Koudougou #FrancisKéré #KéréArchitecture
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He didn’t have concrete. He didn’t have machines. He had community, earth, and vision. Francis Kéré built a school in his village using mud and local hands. In 2022, he became the first African architect to win the Pritzker Prize. #PritzkerPrize #EarthArchitecture #Vernacular