Material studies
Clay in the City
Exploring local materials for contemporary use.
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01 / Community
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02 / In Process
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An ongoing collection of ideas, experiments and projects taking shape at Ɛdan.
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Spatial research
The Osu Courtyard Project
Exploring the social life of space in Accra's historic neighbourhood.
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Spatial Experiments
Testing spatial ideas through low-cost models.
Urban studies
Notes from the City
Observations and insights from Accra.
Design exploration
Studio Explorations
Prototyping new spatial possibilities.
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Studio visit: Accra Urban Lab
A recent visit sparked new ideas for our ongoing work.
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Material tests underway
We are testing local materials for the next phase of our research.
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Conversations Around the City
A dialogue on urban life, creativity and belonging in Accra.
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Creative Research Gatherings
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A Table for Many Voices
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04 / Research
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Notes, observations and research exploring the relationships between people, space and the city.
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Rethinking the spaces between us
An exploration of how people, place and possibility intersect in the contemporary city.
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The Everyday City
Observations of ordinary urban life in Accra.
Architecture and space
Spaces of Belonging
Exploring how people relate to shared spaces.
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Material and Memory
Documenting materials, craft and place.
Culture and identity
Notes from Accra
Observations and reflections from the city.
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