Editorial
This is how we live
Through immersive media, interviews, and editorial content, we explore thoughtfully designed homes and spaces across the continent — revealing how people live, invest, and build.
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CRAFT
A printed catalogue of Africa’s most beautiful spaces.
The 1st Edition documents Lagos — beautiful spaces, how they were designed, and the people who make them.
In this edition
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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 architectural identity dissolves into a global template.
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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. People, across every continent, reaching for something that was quietly taken from them.
5 min read
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Introducing the CRAFT Score
A 25-point framework for rating spaces on what actually matters — context, resilience, atmosphere, function, and tradition. Our first review: Brickspoint, Asokoro scores 23/25.
7 min read
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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 what matters most.
3 min read
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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 the essential steps.
4 min read
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