"Lesley Lokko was also selected to the TIME100 in 2024 for her contributions to architectural education and cultural discourse. She founded the African Futures Institute in Accra, creating a new platform for architectural pedagogy, and curated the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale, where she centered African and diasporic voices. As an author and educator, she has expanded the field's conversation around race, identity, and equity."
"Read on to discover 11 architects that has been selected to TIME100 and TIME100 Next over the years. Vinu Daniel was included in the TIME100 Next in 2023 for his work with Wallmakers, a practice focused on sustainable design through the use of local and recycled materials. Projects such as the Chuzhi House in Shoolagiri, which integrates natural stone and soil, and the St. George Orthodox Church highlight his environmentally conscious and resource-efficient approach to architecture."
"David Adjaye was selected to the TIME100 in 2017 for his civic and cultural works that engage deeply with history and identity. His practice has produced significant projects, including the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., the Moscow School of Management Skolkovo, and, more recently, the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi."
TIME100 has highlighted individuals who shape global culture and influence the world since 1999. TIME100 Next launched in 2019 to recognize rising figures. Architects and designers periodically appear on both lists, reflecting the discipline's relevance to cultural, social, and environmental challenges. Selections have included Zaha Hadid, Wang Shu, Bjarke Ingels, David Adjaye, and Lesley Lokko. Lesley Lokko was selected to TIME100 in 2024 for contributions to architectural education, founding the African Futures Institute and curating the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale. Vinu Daniel was included in TIME100 Next in 2023 for sustainable work with Wallmakers. David Adjaye was selected in 2017 for civic projects including the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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