Document buildings, places, practices and the people who shape them.
The challenge
A collaborative platform for documenting and sharing African architecture and urban heritage.
Much of Africa’s architectural and urban heritage remains under-documented or difficult to access. Dispersed knowledge limits its value for identity, learning and future development.
Our approach
From idea to lasting capability
Designed to become useful in practice.
Create clear editorial and contribution methods.
Connect researchers, professionals, students and local communities.
Use heritage as a living resource for education, policy and design.
What it enables
Knowledge that supports action.
A shared African knowledge base
Greater visibility for urban heritage
New connections across disciplines
Heritage integrated into future thinking
The DGII foundation
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