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  • Nomadic African Studio

    Lesley Lokko launches Nomadic African Studio as "a space to think about architecture differently"

    Scottish-Ghanaian architect Lesley Lokko has established the Nomadic African Studio, which will run annual architecture workshops across Africa. More about Lesley Lokko launches Nomadic African Studio as "a space to think about architecture differently"

    Tom Ravenscroft | 13 June 2025 | Leave a comment
  • Portrait of Lesley Lokko

    Lesley Lokko named among BBC's 100 most inspiring and influential women of 2024

    Architect and educator Lesley Lokko has been named on a list of 100 inspiring and influential women of 2024 by the BBC. More about Lesley Lokko named among BBC's 100 most inspiring and influential women of 2024

    Starr Charles | 4 December 2024 | Leave a comment
  • Lesley Lokko and Marina Tabassum named on Time 100

    Lesley Lokko and Marina Tabassum named world's most influential architects

    Architects Lesley Lokko and Marina Tabassum have been named on the list of the 100 most influential people of 2024 by Time magazine. More about Lesley Lokko and Marina Tabassum named world's most influential architects

    Tom Ravenscroft | 19 April 2024 | Leave a comment
  • Portrait of Lesley Lokko

    "It's worth it to think differently" says Royal Gold Medal-winner Lesley Lokko

    In this video produced by the Royal British Institute of Architects, Ghanaian-Scottish architect and educator Lesley Lokko reflects on her career and Royal Gold Medal win, which was announced today. More about "It's worth it to think differently" says Royal Gold Medal-winner Lesley Lokko

    Lizzie Crook | 18 January 2024 | Leave a comment
  • Portrait of Lesley Lokko

    "Revolutionary force" Lesley Lokko wins 2024 RIBA Royal Gold Medal

    Ghanaian-Scottish architect and educator Lesley Lokko has been named the recipient of this year's Royal Gold Medal by the Royal Institute of British Architects, making her the first African woman to win the award. More about "Revolutionary force" Lesley Lokko wins 2024 RIBA Royal Gold Medal

    Lizzie Crook | 18 January 2024 | Leave a comment
  • Hood Design Studio in Force Majeure

    Force Majeure exhibition shines a light on 16 African and diasporic designers

    The Central Pavilion at this year's Venice Architecture Biennale brings together 16 architects, including David Adjaye and Diébédo Francis Kéré, who "represent a distilled force majeure of African and diasporic architectural production". More about Force Majeure exhibition shines a light on 16 African and diasporic designers

    Amy Frearson | 5 June 2023 | Leave a comment
  • Dezeen architecture biennale

    Day three from Venice Architecture Biennale

    The Dezeen team have been reporting from the 18th international architecture biennale in Venice, curated by Lesley Lokko. Read on for all the coverage from the third and final day (Friday 19 May) More about Day three from Venice Architecture Biennale

    Rupert Bickersteth | 20 May 2023 | Leave a comment
  • Venice gondoliers

    Day two from Venice Architecture Biennale

    The Dezeen team are reporting from the 18th international architecture biennale in Venice, curated by Lesley Lokko. Read on for all the coverage from the second day (Thursday 18 May) More about Day two from Venice Architecture Biennale

    Rupert Bickersteth | 19 May 2023 | Leave a comment
  • Venice Architecture Biennale opening press conference

    Visa denials "cannot become the defining story of this exhibition" says Venice Architecture Biennale curator

    Venice Architecture Biennale curator Lesley Lokko has criticised the decision by Italian authorities to deny visas to three members of her Ghana-based team at the opening press conference for the event. More about Visa denials "cannot become the defining story of this exhibition" says Venice Architecture Biennale curator

    Tom Ravenscroft | 18 May 2023 | Leave a comment
  • Lesley Lokko portrait

    Africa a "powerful place from which to examine the issues that will dominate the next century" says Venice curator Lesley Lokko

    Venice Architecture Biennale opens this week. In this exclusive interview, curator Lesley Lokko explains why she placed Africa at the heart of the festival for the first time. More about Africa a "powerful place from which to examine the issues that will dominate the next century" says Venice curator Lesley Lokko

    Lizzie Crook | 17 May 2023 | Leave a comment
  • British Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale

    British Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale encapsulates "the incredible diversity we experience in Britain everyday"

    Designer Mac Collins is among those exhibiting works at the British Pavilion at this year's Venice Architecture Biennale, which celebrates how global diasporic communities design space. More about British Pavilion at Venice Architecture Biennale encapsulates "the incredible diversity we experience in Britain everyday"

    Lizzie Crook | 17 May 2023 | Leave a comment
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    The Holcim Awards 2023 competition is now open for entries

    Promotion: non-profit organisation Holcim Foundation's awards programme invites designers and architects to submit sustainable design projects that "exemplify the most innovative practice in sustainable construction". More about The Holcim Awards 2023 competition is now open for entries

    Dezeen staff | 13 February 2023
  • Lesley Lokko portrait

    Lesley Lokko recognised in King Charles III's New Year Honours list

    Scottish-Ghanaian architect Lesley Lokko and British artist Grayson Perry are among the people to have been recognised in the first New Year Honours list announced by King Charles III. More about Lesley Lokko recognised in King Charles III's New Year Honours list

    Lizzie Crook | 3 January 2023 | Leave a comment
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    Lesley Lokko to become first Black curator of Venice Architecture Biennale

    Scottish-Ghanaian architect, academic and novelist Lesley Lokko has been appointed to curate the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2023, becoming the first Black architect to lead the biannual event. More about Lesley Lokko to become first Black curator of Venice Architecture Biennale

    Amy Frearson | 14 December 2021 | Leave a comment
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    Lesley Lokko wins 2020 RIBA Annie Spink Award

    Scottish-Ghanaian architect Lesley Lokko has won the 2020 RIBA Annie Spink Award for her contribution to architectural education. More about Lesley Lokko wins 2020 RIBA Annie Spink Award

    Cajsa Carlson | 4 January 2021 | Leave a comment
  • Lesley Lokko portrait

    Lesley Lokko resigns as dean of architecture at New York's City College in "profound act of self-preservation"

    Scottish-Ghanaian architect Lesley Lokko has resigned as dean of the Spitzer School of Architecture at City College in New York, citing a crippling workload and a lack of empathy for black women. More about Lesley Lokko resigns as dean of architecture at New York's City College in "profound act of self-preservation"

    Eleanor Gibson | 12 October 2020 | Leave a comment

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