Spatial Education and the Future of African Cities: An Interview with Matri-Archi

Led by architects Khensani de Klerk and Solange Mbanefo, Matri-Archi is a collective based in Johannesburg, South Africa, that aims to bring African women together for the development of spatial education in African cities. Through design practice, writing, podcasts, and other initiatives, Matri-Archi focuses on the recognition and empowerment of women in the spatial field and architectural industry.

Spatial Education and the Future of African Cities: An Interview with Matri-Archi
Photograph courtesy of Charlie Hui, Viswerk. 2020 Photograph courtesy of Charlie Hui, Viswerk. 2020

Led by architects Khensani de Klerk and Solange Mbanefo, Matri-Archi is a collective based in Johannesburg, South Africa, that aims to bring African women together for the development of spatial education in African cities. Through design practice, writing, podcasts, and other initiatives, Matri-Archi focuses on the recognition and empowerment of women in the spatial field and architectural industry.

ArchDaily had the opportunity to talk to the co-directors of the collective on hegemonic space, informal architecture, technology, local idiosyncrasies, and the future of African and global cities. Read the full interview below.

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