Senegal: The Goethe-Institut opens its new building in Dakar
Key takeaways
- The Goethe-Institut's new building in Dakar champions sustainable architecture, made from the earth.
- https://p.dw.com/p/5CDH2A relaxing oasis in the metropolis of Dakar: The new Goethe-Institut building Image: Willie Schumann Advertisement In Dakar, the Goethe-Institut has more than just a new building.
- The Goethe-Institut has had a home in the Senegalese capital since the mid-1970s.
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
The Goethe-Institut's new building in Dakar champions sustainable architecture, made from the earth. Star architect Francis Kere has blended local materials with contemporary design.
https://p.dw.com/p/5CDH2A relaxing oasis in the metropolis of Dakar: The new Goethe-Institut building Image: Willie Schumann Advertisement In Dakar, the Goethe-Institut has more than just a new building. Encircling a baobab tree, it offers an open space for cultural education and exchange. It signals both respect for local traditions and boldness in global vision.
The Goethe-Institut has had a home in the Senegalese capital since the mid-1970s. Their new, sustainable building complex received backing from the United Nations.