When violence forced thousands from their homes in northeastern Nigeria, rebuilding meant more than putting up walls — it meant restoring dignity.
Lagos-based architect Tosin Oshinowo is redefining what post-conflict housing can look like. Through the Ngarannam Village Project in Borno State, she designed culturally rooted homes for families displaced by insurgency, blending modern efficiency with traditional Kanuri spatial design.
Her approach — often described as “Afro-minimalism” — centers community, identity, and climate-responsive architecture. The result? Not just housing, but belonging.
In regions recovering from conflict, architecture becomes more than structure — it becomes social repair.
Source: @african.folder
