a dialogue on architecture and urbanism
On my boss’ recommendation, I watched a PBS documentary on Costas Kondylis, a man I had never heard of prior to yesterday. He has made quite a mark on the Manhattan skyline, and while his aesthetic is subjective, one thing that seems clear is that he is a man of the people. And by …
I came across this really interesting TED talk – I am surprised that I did not come across it sooner. The possibilities in Africa with something like this are endless! Here’s to “cities being developed by citizens.”
Drizzly morning walks under Jacaranda trees. Lunch and laughter at Java. Bargaining and bustling at the second hand market. Bumpy matatu rides after a long, hot day. The smell of diesel fumes during the rush hour jam. Power blackouts and kerosene lamps. The prime time catch-up (when electricity’s back). Family, friends, and so much more. …
When I visited Nairobi in August of 2012 to do some research for my thesis project, I was broke. Yaani, I had sotad seriously. As I am unsure whether that word is still part of the Sheng vocabulary, I will try and stick to English from now on. I was a poor student with limited …
The Nairobi Metropolitan Development ministry declares its objective for the city to all and sundry on its website: “to be a world class African metropolis.” While it reads a bit like a generic résumé opener, I believe it is a worthy and achievable goal, provided my understanding of its terms is correct. If by …