WEEK IN REVIEW

DEROCHÉ STROHMAYER ON CHALLENGING ARCHITECTURE THROUGH COMMUNITY

designboom speaks to deroché strohmayer, an emerging architectural studio with roots in accra, new york city, and vienna, seeking to create inclusive and forward-thinking spaces deeply connected to their local context. the studio’s first major project, the surf ghana collective house, has gained international recognition for its innovative, community-driven design. another pivotal work of theirs is the dot.ateliers | ogbojo, a nature-infused artist residency in accra commissioned by ghanaian artist amoako boafo to address gaps in the city’s creative infrastructure. gathering over 20 years of experience in practical and academic research, its founders, glenn deroché and juergen strohmayer, share their story of challenging architectural norms through community empowerment, material reuse, vernacular techniques, and more. read our conversation in full here, and discover more recent interviews here.

TERRACOUSTICS: MICRO-ARCHITECTURAL LOUDSPEAKERS MADE OF NATURAL CLAY

combining high-tech functionality with rustic aesthetics, TERRAcoustics is a range of loudspeakers crafted from terracotta bricks and ceramics. resembling micro-architectural objects, the speakers come in a variety of forms and colors, while the use of natural clay ensures both improved acoustic performance and a unique visual and tactile experience. see more submissions by our readers here, and find out how to upload your own project here.

the weekly is an inside review curated by sofia lekka angelopoulou.