Mary Vaughan Johnson 1 December 1961 – 7 March 202123 April 2021CultureKingston University's sympathetic and inspiring head of schoolKingston University's sympathetic and inspiring head of schoolRegion: Rest of the worldMore: Kingston UniversityZimbabweMary Vaughan JohnsonEducationShonaTeacherMarco FrascariMichael BaduBushra MohamedNana Biamah-Ofosu
Future architects’ essays show passion and principle15 May 2024CultureCompetition produces a rich seam of thought-provoking writingCompetition produces a rich seam of thought-provoking writingRegion: United KingdomMore: Future ArchitectsEmilia CheginiSiobhan CokerEllie Olszewski-SmithZachariasz Czerwinski
Lyrical, critical and passionate: RIBAJ/Future Architects 2023 writing competition22 May 2023CultureFresh perspectives on the profession, regulation and equitable designFresh perspectives on the profession, regulation and equitable designRegion: United KingdomMore: Future ArchitectsChris FogesDesign construction & technologyRIBAJ/ Future Architects writing competition
What the West can learn from Africa24 May 2021CultureDrop the stereotypes and look at African architecture differentlyDrop the stereotypes and look at African architecture differentlyRegion: Rest of the worldMore: David AdjayeSumayya VallyCounterspaceAfricaRGMFrancis KereCompound house
Future Architects: writers expand their horizons19 May 2022CultureFuture writers consider our world from an architectural perspectiveFuture writers consider our world from an architectural perspectiveRegion: United KingdomMore: Chris FogesNottingham Trent UniversityUniversity of EdinburghUniversity of CambridgeNewcastle UniversityCentral St Martins University of the ArtsSarah MaafiRIBAJ/ Future Architects writing competition
President’s Medal 2023, Silver: Nobody Wants to Live in a Care Home14 December 2023IntelligenceEllie Harding’s alternative accommodation for those living with Alzheimer’s diseaseEllie Harding’s alternative accommodation for those living with Alzheimer’s diseaseRegion: United KingdomMore: Care homeEllie HardingAlzheimer’s SocietyLondon School of ArchitecturePamela BuxtonRIBA President’s Medals 2023
Rising Star: Bushra Mohamed3 December 2020IntelligenceChampion of the compound house for multigenerational livingChampion of the compound house for multigenerational livingRegion: United KingdomMore: David Kohn ArchitectsStudio NyaliHousingCommunal livingIsabelle Priest
Finhankra: could the traditional compound house answer today's needs?17 May 2021IntelligenceBushra Mohamed on the use of the compound house throughout Africa and its relevance todayBushra Mohamed on the use of the compound house throughout Africa and its relevance todayRegion: Rest of the worldMore: AfricaGhanaNigeriaKenyaHousingCommunal livingArchitecture for social purposeBushra Mohamed
Rising Stars revisited: catching up with Bongani Muchemwa and Betty Owoo14 October 2024IntelligenceAs part of Black History Month, we catch up with two former RIBAJ Rising Stars, Bongani Muchemwa and Betty OwooAs part of Black History Month, we catch up with two former RIBAJ Rising Stars, Bongani Muchemwa and Betty OwooRegion: United KingdomMore: Rising Stars 2022Betty OwooBongani MuchemwaBlack History MonthMcCloy + MuchemwaInclusivityDiversity equity and inclusion
Exhibition: V&A shows how tropical architects localised modernism21 February 2024CultureLocals made ‘progressive, optimistic’ style their ownLocals made ‘progressive, optimistic’ style their ownRegion: Rest of the worldMore: ExhibitionV&AColonialismModernismGhanaIndiaPamela BuxtonDesign construction & technologyBalkrishna DoshiLe CorbusierReview
Review: Summer Exhibition reveals the beauty of making19 June 2024CultureBigger space fives Assemble's exploration of process and materials room to breatheBigger space fives Assemble's exploration of process and materials room to breatheRegion: LondonMore: Royal AcademyRoyal Academy Summer ShowAssembleSurface materialsPamela Buxton
News catch-up: Students to sue Glasgow School of Art over pandemic teaching2 September 2021IntelligenceGSA action group hires lawyer. Plus Adjaye’s 101 hospitals for GhanaGSA action group hires lawyer. Plus Adjaye’s 101 hospitals for GhanaRegion: Rest of the worldMore: Glasgow School of ArtArt School RacketLegal regulatory & statuary complianceAdjaye AssociatesGhanaAfricaHospitalChinaShenzhenHydroponicsCarlo Ratti AssociatiSustainable architectureDesign construction & technologySelf buildHousing crisis