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Diébédo Francis Kéré is an architect based in Germany. Originally from Gando, Burkina Faso. Kéré is known for his innovative approach to climate-adaptive and sustainable architecture, primarily using local materials. His work significantly focuses on educational and cultural projects that enhance community development through participatory design practices. Notable projects include the Gando Primary School, which earned him the prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture, and the National Park of Mali's structures in Bamako.Kéré's impact extends beyond architecture into social change, emphasizing sustainability and empowerment in developing regions. His designs have been featured internationally, including at the Serpentine Pavilion in London and the Venice Biennale. He studied architecture at the Technical University of Berlin.
