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atelier 55 – The Curator of Contemporary African Design
Netflix Docuseries Made by Design Highlighting African Creatives
Lifestyle | Nigeria

Netflix Docuseries Made by Design Highlighting African Creatives

Byatelier55 22nd October 20212nd November 2021

Made by Design, is a docu-series that shines the light on African creativity. Exploring the work of…

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Peek Inside a Stylish Conservatory Overlooking a Lagoon
Interiors | Nigeria

Peek Inside a Stylish Conservatory Overlooking a Lagoon

Byatelier55 30th July 202130th July 2021

Nigerian interior design firm, Decor have tranformed a conservatory into a stylish retreat. Surrounded by foliage and…

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16/16 an Arty Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Lagos
Interiors | Nigeria

16/16 an Arty Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Lagos

Byatelier55 2nd July 20215th July 2021

16/16 is a dynamic space for exchanging ideas. Offering a creative incubator and a boutique hotel, the…

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Orishirishi Cookbook A Journey Into the Diverse Flavours of Nigerian Cuisine
Food & Drink | Nigeria

Orishirishi Cookbook A Journey Into the Diverse Flavours of Nigerian Cuisine

Byatelier55 31st March 202130th March 2021

On a mission to take Nigerian cuisine into the mainstream Orishirishi Cookbook is a journey into the…

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nmbello Studio’s Award-Winning Design for the Community by the Community
Design | Nigeria

nmbello Studio’s Award-Winning Design for the Community by the Community

Byatelier55 5th February 202111th March 2021

Challenging the way we live the global pandemic has given rise to the need for design solutions…

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Step Into the Art-Filled Home of Nigerian Interior Designer Tola Akerele
Interiors | Nigeria

Step Into the Art-Filled Home of Nigerian Interior Designer Tola Akerele

Byatelier55 20th January 202123rd August 2021

HarpersBazaar magazine gives us a peek into the stylish home of Nigerian interior designer Tola Akerele. Light…

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Raya’s Bold Fun Statement Gemstone Jewellery
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Raya’s Bold Fun Statement Gemstone Jewellery

Byatelier55 16th December 202028th April 2021

While directing the home of Eva Sonaike for a magazine photoshoot the textile designer wore some fabulous…

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Artist and Designer Yinka Ilori Introduces His Debut Technicolour Homeware Collection
Decor | Design | Nigeria | Textiles

Artist and Designer Yinka Ilori Introduces His Debut Technicolour Homeware Collection

Byatelier55 11th December 202018th December 2020

In keeping with his colourful patterned signature style artist and designer Yinka Ilori introduces his debut technicolour…

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Evoke London Curates and Nurtures the Rich Heritage of Global Craft
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Evoke London Curates and Nurtures the Rich Heritage of Global Craft

Byatelier55 25th November 202018th December 2020

There is something deeply reverent about the Evoke London website. Its design speaks of a platform committed…

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Handmade Terracotta Pottery by Osa
Ceramics | Decor | Nigeria

Handmade Terracotta Pottery by Osa

Byatelier55 15th July 202015th July 2020

The instability of life on the road led former punk rock musician Osa Atoe to seek an…

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Luxurious Tasselled Silk Masquerade Clutch Collection by Textile Designer Banke Kuku
Accessories | Nigeria | Textiles

Luxurious Tasselled Silk Masquerade Clutch Collection by Textile Designer Banke Kuku

Byatelier55 8th July 20208th July 2020

Landing on Banke Kuku’s gorgeous website is like entering a tropical paradise. The vibrant colours, the patterns,…

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Modern Organic Hardwood Furniture Design by Lambert Shumbusho
Design | Nigeria

Modern Organic Hardwood Furniture Design by Lambert Shumbusho

Byatelier55 24th June 202024th June 2020

Lambert Shumbusho is a designer/artist who transforms pieces of discarded, damaged and found hardwoods into functional works…

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Artist Dozie Kanu Intersecting Art and Design
Art | Design | Nigeria

Artist Dozie Kanu Intersecting Art and Design

Byatelier55 22nd May 202028th May 2020

Dozie Kanu is a Nigerian-American artist and designer who practice intersects art and design. The son of…

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Designer Masks to Keep You Safe and Fashionable
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Designer Masks to Keep You Safe and Fashionable

Byatelier55 20th May 202020th May 2020

To say it’s been an ‘interesting’ few months would be a gross understatement as life as we…

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5 Chefs Bringing The Flavours of West African Cuisine to International Foodies
Food & Drink | Gabon | Nigeria | Senegal | West Africa

5 Chefs Bringing The Flavours of West African Cuisine to International Foodies

Byatelier55 13th May 202020th May 2020

Africa has yet to make a permanent mark on international cuisine. Pop up experiences and cookbooks like…

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Duro Olowu’s Vibrant Patterned Textile Collection For Soane Britain
Africa Inspired | Nigeria | Textiles

Duro Olowu’s Vibrant Patterned Textile Collection For Soane Britain

Byatelier55 1st May 202019th May 2020

Fashion designer Duro Olowu has designed a textile collection for furniture brand Soane Britain. The collection sees…

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A Stylish Meeting Place R Bar + Lounge Radisson Blu Lagos Ikeja
Interiors | Nigeria | Travel

A Stylish Meeting Place R Bar + Lounge Radisson Blu Lagos Ikeja

Byatelier55 15th April 202016th March 2021

Situated inside the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos the R Bar & Lounge is a chic…

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Anita Quansah Hand-Embellished Raffia Slippers
Accessories | Ghana | Nigeria

Anita Quansah Hand-Embellished Raffia Slippers

Byatelier55 22nd November 201922nd May 2020

I just had to stop for a second to feast my eyes on these too cute for…

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Sencillo a Stylish Minimalist Lagos Beach House
Architecture | Interiors | Nigeria | Travel

Sencillo a Stylish Minimalist Lagos Beach House

Byatelier55 13th November 201914th July 2020

Sencillo meaning simple in Spanish is the name given to a stylish minimalist private beach house on…

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7 Designers and Artists Inspired by Scarification
Accessories | Art | Ceramics | Design | Ghana | Nigeria | South Africa | Textiles

7 Designers and Artists Inspired by Scarification

Byatelier55 10th July 20199th December 2019

Contemporary African designers and artists inspired by scarification and referencing the ancient African tradition in their work….

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