Tag Diébédo Francis Kéré

18-03-2022

Diébédo Francis Kéré wins the 2022 Pritzker Architecture Prize

Architect Diébédo Francis Kéré has won the 2022 Pritzker Prize, a victory acclaimed around the world not only for the quality of his architecture but for the architect’s social and professional commitment to constructing projects of great value in difficult circumstances. Architectural projects that, as the architect himself says, encourage people to dream and strive to improve their circumstances, while maintaining a strong focus on climate change, the scarcity of resources and the need for widespread democracy. In these times, we all need dreams and people who can help us make them come true!

27-06-2017

The Serpentine Pavilion by Diébédo Francis Kéré opens

The 23rd June saw the opening of the Serpentine Pavilion designed by architect Diébédo Francis Kéré. This is the first time that an African architect has designed the Serpentine Pavilion. The temporary pavilion of the Serpentine Galleries is one of the most eagerly-expected features of the London summer.