ArchXenus calls for better-planned residential communities …Marks 15th anniversary
GHANAIAN-OWNED architectural firm, ArchXenus, has called for a shift towards high-density residential development, improved urban infrastructure and increased participation of women in Ghana’s built environment. It also urged Ghanaians to move away from extensive horizontal housing development towards well-planned vertical or apartment communities supported by adequate infrastructure and social…
Ghanaian architectural firm, ArchXenus, has urged the country to adopt high-density, well-planned residential communities as part of its 15th anniversary celebrations. The call for better-planned urban development comes from the firm's Chief Operating Officer and Lead Architect, Mrs Agnes Ofosu-Appiah, who emphasized the need for vertical housing solutions to maximize land use efficiency while ensuring adequate infrastructure support.
Mrs Ofosu-Appiah highlighted the importance of integrating essential services, such as drainage, water supply, sanitation, electricity, and waste management, into residential plans from the outset. Additionally, the firm advocates for mixed-use developments, climate-responsive designs, and public transport links to address the housing challenges in urban centers.
The firm, founded by Nana Akua Oppong-Birmeh in 2011, has grown to become a women-owned and women-led architectural practice with a diverse portfolio of projects across various sectors. During the anniversary celebrations, the firm unveiled GeneXus, a publication detailing its projects and design philosophy, and launched the Xenus Impact Foundation to promote dialogue on Africa's built environment.
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