Transforming with Arts and Culture Infrastructures

Cultural Infrastructure

Lomé Convention Center

West Africa's premier multidisciplinary venue

In partnership with Togolese Presidency Cabinet and Brian Debenham Agency (UK), 2020.

Lomé Convention Center

Flagship Project for Togo's National Development Plan (PND)

A visionary proposal for West Africa's premier multidisciplinary venue designed to host international summits, cultural festivals, and creative industry markets. The center will position Lomé as a continental hub for pan-African dialogue and artistic innovation.

Strategic Value Proposition:

  • 12,000-seat multipurpose auditorium with cutting-edge acoustics
  • Ancillary exhibition spaces totaling 25,000 sqm
  • Integrated digital infrastructure for hybrid global events
  • Projected $120M annual economic impact
  • LEED Gold certified sustainable design
  • Smart building technology for energy efficiency
Ministry of Culture
Lomé Municipal
AU Culture

Aného "Palais des Arts et de la Culture"

Where heritage meets innovation in Togo's historical capital

Collaboration with Brian Debenham Agency and Mairie d'Aneho, 2022.

Aného "Palais des Arts et de la Culture"

Collaboration with Brian Debenham Agency

A transformative cultural complex honoring Togo's historical capital while establishing new standards for artistic infrastructure in West Africa. The Palais will serve as both preservation hub and innovation lab for traditional and contemporary African arts.

Innovative Features:

  • Museum of Togolese Cultural Heritage with digital archives
  • Performing arts theaters with adaptive staging technology
  • Artist residency programs and creative incubator spaces
  • Sustainable design incorporating local materials and solar energy
  • Interactive digital exhibitions using AR/VR technology
  • Community workshop spaces for traditional crafts

Cultural Preservation

Digitization of 5,000+ artifacts and oral histories with UNESCO-standard archival systems

Community Engagement

Training programs for 200+ local artisans annually through our cultural apprenticeship initiative

Economic Impact

Creation of 1,200+ direct and indirect jobs in cultural tourism and creative industries

Education

Annual arts education programs for 5,000+ students from regional schools