My African Aesthetic
1.8. Doreen Adengo (RIP) : USA. Uganda artwork

1.8. Doreen Adengo (RIP) : USA. Uganda

My African Aesthetic
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Doreen Adengo is an Architect based in Kampala, Uganda where she runs an architectural firm called Adengo architecture. Much of Doreen’s work is focused on communicating the value of professional design services in African cities.  In a context where non-designers often build their own homes, schools, and other structures, she believes that it’s critical to make the case that architects and urban planners can improve people’s everyday lives, helping cities develop sustainably. After completing her undergraduate and graduate studies at the Catholic University and Yale respectively, Doreen worked for design firms in London, Washington DC, and New York. She has taught at The New School and Pratt Institute in New York and at Uganda Marty's University, and until recently served as a visiting critic at University of Johannesburg’s Graduate School of Architecture. Support the showInstagram: @myafricanaesthetic  Website: https://www.myafricanaesthetic.com/

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