Usually representing spirits, ancestors or the primordial couple, these figures were placed in shrines and treated with great respect. Through a wide range of style, scale, belief and function the couples depicted share a timeless, serene equality necessary to the continuity of their societies.

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Black Rhino Academy / NLE Works

The Black Rhino Academy is a proposed primary and secondary boarding school located in Karatu, Tanzania. The 7 hectare hilly site is situated just outside of the Ngorongoro Crater conservation area, surrounded by rich natural vegetation and abundant wildlife.

Aon Insurance Headquarters / SPASM Design Architects

India sits geographically as one of the countries that benefited greatly from the influx of great world architects who sort to spread their mantra and get their work on the ground up. It is perhaps with this stimulus that SPASM Design takes off with a building that reminds you of an early Lecorbusier, a vibrant beguiling clean lines open spaces mentality that is so clean and profusely tradition...

British High Commission Tanzania / Manser Practice

Of all the embassies that the Manser Practice has done for the British Council, the Tanzanian one perhaps serves as an impeccable source of patronage for the office, a fusion of conclusive metaphors and ambivalent facial expressions to a building that invites a composition of sustainable outlooks and vestigial pride, perhaps in an attempt to fit within the street that is low lying and mute.

Ardhi University/ University of Dar es Salaam

With a swooping roof and ideal surroundings for serenity and learning, the Ardhi University campus captures the very essence of student life and creativity. Located along University Road past Mlimani City Shopping mall, it provides easy access to both commercial and residential parts of the city which serves to inspire the campus students. Albeit enough inspiration can be drawn from their facul...

21° House at Msasani Village/ Tharani Associates

In the design of beach projects the main aim is to maximize on the free flow of the breeze through the building and views to the beach. The challenge however can be much harder if the plot is small and to achieve good views to all liveable spaces may not be a simple task.

Aga Khan Hospital MRI Radiology and Physiotherapy Unit/ Tharani Associates

Healthcare architecture has taken a paradigm shift towards ensuring that patient-care and staff comfort are of paramount and equal importance within the hospital environment. The extension to the Aga Khan Hospital facilities with the additional of the Aga Khan Hospital MRI Radiology and Physiotherapy Unit by Tharani Associates lends itself to this architectural school of thought and further s...