"I just wanted my community to be a part of this process," Diébédo Francis Kéré said in an ArchDaily interview published last year. It's hard to think of another phrase that so well sums up the modesty and impact caused by the newest winner of the Pritzker Prize of Architecture, whose work gained notoriety precisely for involving the inhabitants of his village in the construction of works that combine ethical commitment, environmental efficiency, and aesthetic quality.
For his life story — born in West Africa and educated in Europe — and for his professional work, Francis Kéré stands out because he shows that there is hope and that architecture can be universal and democratic. Get to know 15 curiosities and facts about the Burkinabe architect, below.
