My African Aesthetic
4.1. Otie Pokua Yankyera: Ghana artwork

4.1. Otie Pokua Yankyera: Ghana

My African Aesthetic
S4 E101:00:02
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Otie Pokua Yankyera is a young architect and researcher born and raised in Ghana. Research & Development , Traditional Architecture , Sustainability and  Local Materials are at the core of her research and practice. In a design space where most young designers aspire towards western architecture, design aesthetics and practices, Otie's passion lies in researching sustainable building practices in indigenous Ghana and Africa . On this episode, we talk about her personal and career journey and her passion for sustainable design and indigenous african buildings; one that she explores through her research and practice under the name Tie` Atelier. Links to Otie's work; youtube.com/@Otie.Yankyera Instagram: @owtieh-https://www.instagram.com/owtieh/ @tie.atelier-https://www.instagram.com/tie.atelier/ Center for Learning Disabilities https://www.africanfemalearchitects.work/post/668015459739828224/a-centre-for-learning-disabilities-by-otie-pokua Presentation: Sustainable Building Practices - Northern Ghana I || Otie Pokua Yankyera https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr6mGHjiKD8 Support the showInstagram: @myafricanaesthetic  Website: https://www.myafricanaesthetic.com/

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