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Palimpsest of African Cities: Dig Where You Stand

Presented as part of the OFF Programme of the 2026 Dakar Biennale and Partcours, Palimpsest of African Cities is the latest edition of the DIG WHERE YOU STAND programme initiated by the African Artists' Foundation and taking place in several venues in Dakar, Senegal, from the 20th of November 2026 to the 28th of February 2027.

UCAD Dakar Student Housing / Hardel Le Bihan Architectes

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Dorms
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Dakar, Senegal

Goethe-Institut Sénégal / Kéré Architecture

Goethe-Institut Sénégal / Kéré Architecture - Interior Photography, Cultural Architecture, StairsGoethe-Institut Sénégal / Kéré Architecture - Interior Photography, Cultural Architecture, BalconyGoethe-Institut Sénégal / Kéré Architecture - Exterior Photography, Cultural ArchitectureGoethe-Institut Sénégal / Kéré Architecture - Exterior Photography, Cultural Architecture, CourtyardGoethe-Institut Sénégal / Kéré Architecture - More Images+ 13

Cultural Architecture
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Dakar, Senegal
  • Architects: Kéré Architecture
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1800 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2026

Guiré Yéro Bocar Library / croixmariebourdon architectes associés

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Cultural Architecture, Library
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Senegal

Women’s Centre in Rufisque / Hollmén Reuter Sandman Architects

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Community center
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Rufisque, Senegal

Dakar Train Station / GA2D

Dakar Train Station / GA2D - SustainabilityDakar Train Station / GA2D - Interior Photography, Sustainability, FacadeDakar Train Station / GA2D - Sustainability, Facade, ArchDakar Train Station / GA2D - Exterior Photography, Sustainability, Facade, DoorDakar Train Station / GA2D - More Images+ 16

Train Station, Sustainability
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Dakar, Senegal

Dakar International Congress Center / Tabanlioglu Architects

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Institutional buildings
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Dakar, Senegal

Cite Scolaire Internationale – Campus Ngor / Atelier Kalm

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Schools
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Dakar, Senegal
  • Architects: Atelier Kalm
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  4000 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  AutoDesk, Universal Colors
  • Professionals: EBC, KOS, SARR ALU

Aerys Village / Atelier Kalm

Aerys Village / Atelier Kalm - Exterior Photography, ResidentialAerys Village / Atelier Kalm - Exterior Photography, Residential, Garden, Fence, Door, FacadeAerys Village / Atelier Kalm - Interior Photography, Residential, Kitchen, FacadeAerys Village / Atelier Kalm - Exterior Photography, Residential, Garden, Facade, DoorAerys Village / Atelier Kalm - More Images+ 16

Housing, Residential
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Somone, Senegal

Oikos a - Villa Patio / MOST Monti Studio

Oikos a - Villa Patio / MOST Monti Studio - Exterior Photography, Houses, Facade
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Houses
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Dakar, Senegal
  • Architects: MOST Monti Studio
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  680 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2020
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Grespania, XAM DESIGN

Villa Fann Hock / MOST Monti Studio

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Houses
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Dakar, Senegal

Tambacounda Hospital / Manuel Herz Architects

Tambacounda Hospital / Manuel Herz Architects - Interior Photography, Hospital , DoorTambacounda Hospital / Manuel Herz Architects - Interior Photography, Hospital Tambacounda Hospital / Manuel Herz Architects - Interior Photography, Hospital , DoorTambacounda Hospital / Manuel Herz Architects - Exterior Photography, Hospital , FacadeTambacounda Hospital / Manuel Herz Architects - More Images+ 9

hospital
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Tambacounda, Senegal

Fass School and Teachers’ Residences / Toshiko Mori Architect

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Mixed Use Architecture, Schools
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Senegal

New Artist Residency In Senegal / Toshiko Mori

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Cultural Center
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Sinthian, Senegal

Lecture Building at the Alioune Diop University / IDOM

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Higher Education
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Bambey, Senegal
  • Architects: IDOM
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  7533 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  CSE, Carriére de Diourbel, Ciment du Sahel, DANOSA, Daikin, +8

"Khamsa" House / Atelier Koe

"Khamsa" House / Atelier Koe - Houses, Facade"Khamsa" House / Atelier Koe - Houses, Stairs, Arch"Khamsa" House / Atelier Koe - Houses, Facade, Table, Chair"Khamsa" House / Atelier Koe - Houses, Facade, Door, ArchKhamsa House / Atelier Koe - More Images+ 22

Houses
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Senegal
  • Architects: Atelier Koe
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  350 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2015

Dakar Sow House / SAOTA

Dakar Sow House / SAOTA - Houses, Facade, ChairDakar Sow House / SAOTA - Houses, Kitchen, TableDakar Sow House / SAOTA - Houses, Facade, Handrail, Balcony, StairsDakar Sow House / SAOTA - Houses, Facade, FenceDakar Sow House / SAOTA - More Images+ 20

Houses
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Senegal
  • Architects: SAOTA
    : SAOTA / Stefan Antoni, Greg Truen & Juliet Kavishe
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1402 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2011