African Design Magazine Africa's Top 10 Projects of 2015 | Page 2

Editor’s view Africa’s best In 2015, African Design Magazine showcased over 120 global projects of which 60 projects were from the African continent. Through narrowing down the selection to Africa’s top 10 architectural projects of 2015, we are delighted to bring you this special issue. Within the 50 pages of the special issue, an immense amount of time has been spent by the African Design team to ensure that we showcase and highlight the ingenuity and innovation of the design utilised on our continent. You, the reader, will be the ultimate judge, and we encourage interaction through our Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn pages (use the Facebook share icons on each article or share the issue using this link: http://joom.ag/ZcUp). Gregg Cocking From a shopping centre constructed out of shipping containers in South Africa, to a library in rural Burundi, our selection process was created from the need to showcase true Africa Design and architectural talent. Notable Architects featured are; Kere Architecture, GLH Architects and Urko Sanchez Architects. CREDITS We are proud to have created an opportunity, in association with Saint-Gobain, to showcase the best of African Architecture, enjoy the read. AD Published by African Design Magazine (Pty) Ltd, PO Box 9802, Edenglen, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1613 Editorial Gregg Cocking Cell: [phone] Email: [email protected] Advertising enquiries Lesley Shapiro Cell: [phone] Email: [email protected] 2 While precautions have been taken to ensure the accuracy of its contents and information, neither the editor, publisher, or its agents can accept responsibility for damages or injury which may arise therefrom. All rights reserved. © African Design Magazine. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, photocopying, electronic, mechanical or otherwise without the prior written permission of the copyright owners. OUR PARTNERS africandesignmagazine.com