Architecture Firm

The firm is a design and development firm specializing in 'inno-native' solutions in architecture and product and materials design. They are based in Accra, LA and Washington and are working on a wide range of products from, high end condos through mobile food carts to affordable housing. They are entering manufacturing with their pozzolana cement starting next year.

Their current office staff in Accra comprises of architects, materials researchers, graphic designer and project managers. They have created an atelier of sorts where students and professionals alike can interact productively.

About the founder Joe Addo a.k.a Uncle Joe
Born in Ghana, West Africa, trained at the Architectural Association between 1984 and 1986 (A.A.) in London, Joe Addo has worked for firms in Finland, the United Kingdom and the United States, setting up his practice in Los Angeles in 1991. His early influences were with Peter and Alison Smithson through their protege Peter Salter at the A.A. the work and interest of the practice has been influenced by various investigations of 'genus-loci', and how architecture can/should respond to this in creating pieces which are both site specific and meet the needs of people who will inhabit or interact with it.

Joe is also a founding partner of the A+D Museum, based in the historic Bradbury Building in downtown Los Angeles. The A+D Museum’s mission is to advance knowledge and to enable people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests to appreciate and understand architecture and design.
His articles have been published in amongst others Interior Expressions, the New York Times and Index Magazine. His designs have also been featured on a BBC program on designs and building technology in Africa.

Current Intern Opportunities

• Architects
They are looking for architects who will be willling to work in the western region for some months, for a village resettlement project. The person should be familiar with Auto CAD 2D, 3D modeling, Detailing, working Drawings, 3D Rendering with Accurender, Studio max, Sketch up etc.
Code: AI01JAS

• Researchers
They are looking for interns to formulate & write up ideas. The prospective intern must have an architectural background.
Code: AI02JAS

• Web & Graphic Designers are needed for the new projects we are working on. The prospective intern will have a graphic design background and will be required to show examples of previous work.
Code: AI03JAS

• Product developers are needed for ongoing and new projects. The prospective intern should have an interest in contemporary architecture in Africa and have a product development background.
Code: AI04JAS

• Architecture students are more than welcome to come and share their knowledge & skills with the staff and the Ghanaian interns.
Code: AI05JAS

In order to maintain the sustainability and high performance of this project all interns are required to complete a detailed hand-over document for successive interns.

To apply for this placement please click here quoting the placement code.

Credit is available for this placement. Contact info@africaintern.org for more information.

What kind of skills you need for this placement:
Interns must have a strong interest in contemporary architecture and urban planning. You will need to be flexible and tolerant, show initiative and enthusiasm to face the many hurdles and challenges that you will encounter.

Where is the placement based?
The placement is based in the capital of Accra and in the Western Region (dependent upon placement). The capital is a lively, bustling city with a wide range of restaurants and “spots” (outside drinking bars) to enjoy.

Duration
Minimum length (weeks) 4
Maximum length (weeks) 26

Project Fees