Committed to the delivery of innovative and thoughtful architecture, we work within West Africa, as well as in collaboration with practices in other parts of the world, bringing a contemporary African interpretation to challenging briefs and new contexts.
We understand the need for buildings to respond to their locality, to stand the test of time, to be environmentally sustainable and to continually surprise, delight and engage us.
We believe that for a project to have a lasting impact, three elements must be respected: concept, culture and craft. All three link to human-centred design and long-term value creation in the built environment which are essential to the flourishing of cities and other environments.
Studio Contra is registered with RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) and ARCON (Architects Registration Council of Nigeria)
The studio explored potential new attitudes toward historical preservation, transformation, and adaptive reuse. The location was Fort Kongestein on the Eastern Coast of Ghana, near the village of Ada Foah. A little-known site, now almost entirely in ruins, the fort was built in 1783 by Danish traders. One of many European fortifications which survive along the Gold Coast, erected for the trade of people and goods; between 1482 and 1786.
The studio explored potential new attitudes toward historical preservation, transformation, and adaptive reuse. The location was Fort Kongestein on the Eastern Coast of Ghana, near the village of Ada Foah. A little-known site, now almost entirely in ruins, the fort was built in 1783 by Danish traders. One of many European fortifications which survive along the Gold Coast, erected for the trade of people and goods; between 1482 and 1786.
Since 2000, the editors of Architectural Record have annually honored 10 leading young firms with the Design Vanguard award. This year’s emerging practices from across the U.S., Mexico, Germany, China, Japan, Nigeria, and Australia—each advancing issues of form, construction, sustainability, and community engagement—represent the promise of the next generation of architects.
Since 2000, the editors of Architectural Record have annually honored 10 leading young firms with the Design Vanguard award. This year’s emerging practices from across the U.S., Mexico, Germany, China, Japan, Nigeria, and Australia—each advancing issues of form, construction, sustainability, and community engagement—represent the promise of the next generation of architects.
Dezeen Awards 2023, in partnership with Bentley Motors, is open for entries. Submit your project before midnight London time on 1 June to avoid late entry fees. Now in its sixth year, the programme has become the ultimate accolade for architects and designers everywhere, with winners selected by a prestigious panel of international judges.
Dezeen Awards 2023, in partnership with Bentley Motors, is open for entries. Submit your project before midnight London time on 1 June to avoid late entry fees. Now in its sixth year, the programme has become the ultimate accolade for architects and designers everywhere, with winners selected by a prestigious panel of international judges.
