A3 : Archives of African Architectures, has launched the second edition of their publication series, Unknown 2, showcasing the work of Nigerian architect Adeyemo Shokunbi, as part of their mission to document Africa’s built heritage.
Unknown 2, A3 noted, introduces Adeyemo Shokunbi’s commitment to sustainable architecture through his New Alternative Nigerian Aesthetic (NANA). This follows on the heels of the series’ first edition, Unknown 1, which featured CIA-Lagos of 1999, led by architect Koku Konu. Contributors to the new book include; Anthony Baba-Oladeji, Editor-in-Chief; Chuka Ihonor, Guest Editor; Tejumola Bayowa and Olumide Alake, Editorial Design. This new edition is available on Amazon online store while the first book can be accessed on the organization’s website.
His works contribute to what has been referred to as “a rising movement of sustainable, resource-conscious, and culturally authentic expressions sweeping across Africa and beyond.”
– Archives Of African Architectures, A3
Founded by Nigerian architect, Anthony Baba-Oladeji, A3 aims to create multimedia archives highlighting African architecture and its heritage. The initiatives include The Digital Archive, a GIS-based open-access digital repository of Africa’s 500 million buildings hosted on Archnet, A3-Archnet Prize for university students studying architecture or related fields, and the Unknown Series, a biannual publication highlighting underdocumented architectural styles, practices, and movements.
In commitment to their goal to continue the interrogation of the unknown past and future of the profession and also shape the future of the built environment, A3 announced plans for seven additional Unknown editions, covering topics such as Architects and Developers, David Aradeon, Women in Architecture, Forgotten Federal Government Buildings, Urban and Energy Infrastructure, University Buildings, and Community at Risk.
The organization, through their 36 for 36 Initiative, invites donors to support African university libraries, endowing the Unknown Book Series as gifts to Nigerian universities. Benefits of donation include having one’s name, practice name, or the name of a cherished departed one specially endowed and stamped on the book gift.
Individuals can indicate their interest to donate one book to a Nigerian university using the link made available here.
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