Gando Primary School, photo: Francis Kéré
Wednesday 3rd February, people in Helsinki had the chance to see a very unique architecture lecture. Architect Diébédo Francis Kéré, originally from Burkina Faso, gave a heartwarming presentation of his projects that go far beyond the common limits of architecture. Following his motto, “help to self-help”, Kéré’s approach is all about humanity: building to fulfill a need, with simple, local materials and techniques – and most importantly, for and with local people.