“The attitude towards design in Africa is still one that centres the privileged perspective. From a grassroots level, however, design, in most instances, is a spontaneous practice.”

“How can this empty, uninviting, generic space be made more generous; more playful?”

“For the triennial, Natura Futura in collaboration with researcher Juan Carlos Bamba have used the exhibition’s resources to rehabilitate a floating house for Don Carlos, Doña Teresa, and their youngest son — a family that has lived on and been sustained by the river for more than 30 years.”