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John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Ralph Appelbaum Associates | International Design Awards Winners
John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Ralph Appelbaum Associates | International Design Awards Winners
John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Ralph Appelbaum Associates | International Design Awards Winners
John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Ralph Appelbaum Associates | International Design Awards Winners
John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Ralph Appelbaum Associates | International Design Awards Winners
John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Ralph Appelbaum Associates | International Design Awards Winners
John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Ralph Appelbaum Associates | International Design Awards Winners
John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Ralph Appelbaum Associates | International Design Awards Winners
John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Ralph Appelbaum Associates | International Design Awards Winners
John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Ralph Appelbaum Associates | International Design Awards Winners

John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History

CompanyRalph Appelbaum Associates
Lead DesignersRalph Appelbaum Associates
Design TeamPhillip Tefft, Philip Hughes, Sarah Okpokam, Sadie Levy Gale, Lily Lesser, Charlotte Stevens, Paul Williams, Caroline Sjoholm, Andrew Gibbs, Simon Mil
Project LocationLagos, Nigeria
ClientLagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture
CreditsPhotography by ADEMOLA
Prize(s)Bronze in Cultural / Community Interior Design / Museums / Heritage Spaces
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Entry Description

The John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History is a ground-breaking cultural attraction that honors the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Yoruba experts and novices alike can dive deep into the stories, myths, and traditions of Yoruba heritage, encountering immersive experiences, from the dynamism of Yoruba festivals to the rich visual culture of Yoruba history and ancestry. As an all-encompassing celebration of Yoruba art, fashion, literature, music and history, the John Randle Centre’s collections have been drawn from the communities they celebrate.

Bio

Ralph Appelbaum Associates (RAA) is the world’s largest practice dedicated to the planning and design of museums and narrative environments. Past and current projects—over 850 commissions in 52 countries—include many of the world’s most recognizable cultural attractions. With international studios located in New York, London, Berlin and Beijing, the practice draws together designers, architects, artists, historians, educators, media-makers, technologists, writers, and poets that are passionate about encouraging a mindful connection to the world around us.

Awards and Prize

RAA's work has been honored with every major award for design and communication, including the first-ever National Design Award for Communications Design.