Lesley Lokko, a Ghanaian-Scottish architect, has achieved a historic feat by winning the 2024 Royal Gold Medal for Architecture. This award, one of the highest in the architectural world, is presented by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Lokko’s recognition is not just a personal triumph but a symbol of changing tides in the […]
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