The Craft Edit · Archive
Bi-weekly essays on the spaces shaping how Africa lives.
Architecture, materials, makers, and the projects we keep returning to. Every other Sunday. Subscribers read the full archive and receive each new issue in their inbox.
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Ideas·24 April 2026·Subscribers only
The Property That Could Only Be Here
Builders across Africa designed structures that responded to climate, social life, and human wellbeing simultaneously. What strikes me, working across residential and development briefs, is how rarely that intelligence shows up in contemporary property.
C A Bakare-Abiola · 4 min read
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Ideas·23 March 2026·Subscribers only
Craft Will Be a $2 Trillion Industry. Here’s Why That’s Beside the Point.
The trillion-dollar framing is almost a distraction. What those numbers are actually measuring underneath is a civilizational hunger.…
CO · 5 min read
Ideas·20 March 2026·Subscribers only
Introducing the CRAFT Score
A 25-point framework for rating spaces on what actually matters — context, resilience, atmosphere, function, and tradition. Our first…
CO · 7 min read
Ideas·17 March 2026·Subscribers only
Between Tradition and Trend: The Direction of Nigerian Architecture
Why do so many newly built homes in Nigeria share the same aesthetic? A look at what we're losing — and what we could reclaim — when…
Blessing Ngozichukwuka Nwodo · 6 min read
Investment·15 August 2024·Subscribers only
Top 3 Priorities for Property Buyers in Nigeria
In a market beset by varying construction standards, buyers are increasingly discerning. Quality, track record, and affordability — here’s…
Compound Editorial · 3 min read
Spaces·10 August 2024·Subscribers only
First Steps to Buying a Home in Nigeria
Buying a home in Nigeria can be an exciting yet challenging process. From understanding the market to finding a reputable agent — here are…
Compound Editorial · 4 min read