Modern interior space with arched concrete ceilings, decorative wooden panels, large potted plants, minimalist white seating, glass hanging lights, and a view of a spiral staircase at sunset.

Reimagining African Architecture

What we do

At AFA, we honor Africa’s architectural heritage while envisioning its future. By studying traditional designs, from huts to mud constructions, we strip away colonial influences and reimagine how these structures could thrive in the 21st century.

Using AI and human creativity, we adapt these ideas for diverse climates and modern needs, creating spaces that celebrate culture, sustainability, and innovation.

Some of our projects

The interior of a modern hotel lobby with people socializing and checking in. There is a bar with staff behind it, seating area with couches and people sitting, and curved architectural features with decorative lighting and wall art.

Event Space - Accra, Ghana

A modern Ghanaian building lobby with wooden wall panels featuring laser-etched Kente patterns. The concrete ceiling forms curved arches inspired by baobab tree branches, providing structural support and visual interest.

A spiral staircase connects the levels. Warm sunset light streams through large windows, illuminating the space where traditional Ashanti design elements blend with contemporary architecture to create a distinctly African modern aesthetic.

  • Modern hotel lobby with open door, white curved sofas, potted plants, wooden decorative panels with geometric patterns, and a spiral staircase in the background.

  • People socializing in a modern hotel lobby with a bar, seating area, and large glass windows. There are Arabian style patterns on the walls, indoor plants, and multiple floors visible from the open space.

Modern interior space with large glass doors, decorative wooden columns with carved patterns, white curved seating, green plants, and a spiral staircase.
Interior of a modern hotel lobby with large glass walls, wooden accents, and abstract carvings, decorated with potted plants. People are socializing and a small band is playing music in the background.
Interior view of a spacious, modern architectural space with tall arches, decorated columns with patterns, potted plants, and a central sculpture, illuminated with warm lighting.
Interior of a modern, spacious building with high arched ceilings, tall columns decorated with orange patterns, large glass doors, indoor plants, and people walking and sitting.
Interior of a modern, stylish lounge with natural light, greenery, seating areas, and a bar, with people socializing and at the bar.

Hotel Leisure Lounge - Cape Town, South Africa

This is a contemporary leisure lounge in Cape Town, South Africa, blending sleek modern design with indigenous cultural elements.

We created a ceiling installation that mimics the sweeping curves of the incredible mountains in Cape Town, crafted from layered metal panels, painted in white, that reflect natural light. The plush seating areas incorporate rich leather and woven sisal textures, inviting relaxation. Do not forget the bar!

The clerestory windows allow natural light to enter while maintaining privacy and wall space below. The overall atmosphere harmonizes traditional South African artistry with sophisticated, urban elegance.

  • Modern hotel lobby with large glass skylight, white arching structures, indoor plants, and a bar area with barstools.

  • Interior of a modern, spacious lounge with natural light, white curved architectural elements, green plants, seating areas, and a bar with several people ordering drinks.

Interior of a modern hotel lobby with large white tree-like structures, seating areas, plants, a bar with bar stools, and a well-lit, open design featuring natural light.
Interior of a modern, stylish lounge or hotel bar with large glass windows, white tree-like architectural columns, greenery, and a bar counter serving drinks. People are sitting, walking, and socializing in the space.
Bright, modern lounge area with large arched ceilings and skylights, featuring sofas, potted plants, and a bar with stools in a spacious interior.
Interior of a modern, airy lounge or lobby with large arches, skylights, greenery, and people engaging in conversations, sitting on couches, and walking around.
Interior of a restaurant lounge area with people sitting on colorful chairs and sofas, some engaged in conversations. The background features a bar with a bartender, shelves with bottles, and a menu board. Large potted plants are near the entrance.

Restaurant - Abuja, Nigeria

A sophisticated restaurant interior located within a lobby, inspired by a fusion of Ghanaian Kente, Ethiopian influences, and Nigerian aesthetics. Organic white arches curve gracefully overhead, incorporating skylights that allow warm, natural light to bathe the space. Lush green plants are thoughtfully integrated into sleek planters, enhancing the ambiance with a touch of nature. A stylish bistro features modern stools, while relaxed seating areas offer comfort with cushions textiles showcasing intricate fabric textures. Rich materials such as smooth stone surfaces and wood grains add depth and warmth throughout the environment.

Wooden wall panels display laser-etched Kente patterns, paying homage to Ghanaian heritage. The concrete ceiling echoes the form of baobab tree branches, creating structural arches that blend strength with artistry. The overall atmosphere channels the luxury and refined elegance of a premium Ethiopian hotel lobby, merging traditional Ashanti and contemporary African design into a harmonious, modern aesthetic.

  • Interior of a modern, spacious lobby with wooden accents, potted plants, white seating, and a spiral staircase

  • Interior of a restaurant or café with a bar, seating area with people, and large windows with plants, warm lighting, and decorative doors at the entrance.

Modern interior with curved arches, potted plants, and hanging pendant lights in a bright, open space with large windows and wooden flooring.
Interior of a modern lounge or bar with wooden decor, large arching structures, and several people walking and sitting, some at a bar counter with bottles and glassware, during sunset or low light ambiance.
Modern interior of a building with large glass doors, circular white seating with potted plants, and a staircase leading upstairs, with wooden and concrete elements.
People gather inside a modern, open-concept lobby with curved architectural features and large glass doors. Some are seated, others are standing and engaging in conversation. There is a staircase on the right, potted plants, and a digital menu board
Spacious modern lobby with large windows, tall concrete arches, white circular seating areas with plants, a spiral staircase, and wooden panels.
Interior of a modern, elegant hotel or resort lobby with a circular bar in the background, large trees, and seating areas, during daytime with sunlight streaming in.
Interior of a modern, stylish building with large arched windows, a spiral staircase, hanging pendant lights, potted plants, and a bar area, illuminated by warm sunset light.
Interior of a modern restaurant with large windows, a spiral staircase, and elegant decor. Several diners are seated at tables, and waitstaff are serving food. The space has warm lighting, potted plants, and artistic wooden accents.

Other Works - In different styles

Modern architectural buildings with large glass windows beside a calm body of water, with trees and greenery, under a partly cloudy sky.
A modern architectural building complex with curved glass and white roof structures beside a reflective water body.
A modern architectural building with multiple levels, glass walls, and wooden elements, situated beside a reflective water feature surrounded by greenery and people walking.
A modern architectural building with curved, multi-level wooden decks and extensive glass windows, surrounded by trees and water reflecting the structure, with people walking and enjoying the outdoor area.
Futuristic modern building with rounded, organic shapes, large glass windows, situated by a river with a pathway along the water, trees, and a sunset sky.
Futuristic building with organic shapes and large glass windows by water, surrounded by trees, at sunset.
A modern architectural building with a curved, multi-level structure featuring wooden and glass elements, situated by a water body with boats, trees, and people nearby.
A modern architectural building with curved design and glass facade, situated beside a river with a small boat in the foreground. There are trees and people visible around the building.
A modern glass building next to a body of water with reflections. The building has large overhanging roofs and people walking around outside, with a city skyline in the background at sunset.
Modern glass building by water at sunset with people walking on pathway and trees around.
A modern architectural building with flowing wooden and glass design, overlooking a water body with a paved walkway and landscaped surroundings, under a partly cloudy sky.
A modern architectural building with curved wooden and glass exterior, overlooking a water body, with trees and people walking around.
A modern tropical house with a thatched roof, large glass doors and windows, surrounded by lush greenery, with a pool in the foreground and a wooden deck with lounge chairs.
Luxury modern house with a thatched roof, large glass sliding doors, a wooden deck, and pool, surrounded by tropical plants.
A modern house with a thatch roof, glass walls, and outdoor seating area surrounded by lush tropical plants and a pool in the foreground.
Modern two-story house with large glass windows and wood exterior, located by a pool with lush green tropical plants around it.
A multi-story tropical house with thatched roofs on each level, surrounded by palm trees, and next to a swimming pool with lounge chairs.
A modern tropical house with thatched roof overlooking a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A tropical resort with a thatched-roof villa nestled among palm trees, overlooking a swimming pool.
A modern house with a thatched roof, large glass windows, and outdoor lounging area beside a swimming pool, surrounded by lush green tropical plants.
A two-story modern house with a thatched roof, large glass windows, and tropical surroundings, situated next to a water body. The ground floor features an outdoor seating area with couches and chairs, and the upper floor has an open-air balcony.
Modern two-story house with a thatched roof, large glass windows, and wooden accents, surrounded by lush greenery and situated near water.
A modern house with thatched roof and large glass windows on a waterfront, surrounded by palm trees.
A modern, tropical-style house by the water with a thatched roof, large glass windows, and a patio with chairs and lounge area, surrounded by palm trees.
A modern architectural building with a rounded, wooden, layered exterior sits by a water feature reflecting the structure. Trees surround the area, and people are seen walking and gathering outside as the sky darkens with storm clouds.
A modern architectural building with a curved design, glass windows, and wooden textured exterior, situated near a reflecting pool with a walkway surrounding it.
Futuristic architectural building with flowing, organic shapes near a body of water, with people walking along the promenade, palm trees, and a cloudy sky.
A futuristic architectural building complex by a water body with people walking along the path, featuring organic, flowing shapes and large glass windows.