Diébédo Francis Kéré: How to build with clay... and community

Diébédo Francis Kéré knew exactly what he wanted to do when he got his degree in architecture... He wanted to go home to Gando in Burkina Faso, to help his neighbors reap the benefit of his education. In this charming talk, Kéré shows off some of the beautiful structures he's helped to build in his small village in the years since then, including an award-winning primary school made from clay by the entire community.
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[@ellieee.williams]

I love how he always use "we" instead of "I" or me. Just shows how humble my guy is. He doesnt take all the credit to himself but also include the community.

[@monet3773]

WATCHED THIS YEARS AGO AND NOW HE WON THE PRITZKER PRIZE! VERY WELL DESERVED!!!!

[@dreamlife2351]

👏🏻 BRAVO DIEBADO

[@fingerjoel]

Yeah! 🙌🏼

[@brigey]

Diébédo Francis Kéré is one of my biggest inspirations. Because of him, I have decided to dedicate my life to sustainable development

[@kayem3824]

Just beware that some aspects of sustainability has been politicized.

[@blackpalacemusic]

Good on you, good for the planet

[@phumzilexolo17]

Am now also inspired by this guy

[@charlesmuhanguzi3250]

@@kayem3824 The fact that they are taken up by politicians doesn't mean that environmental sustainability in design isn't important. They are backed up by science, politicians didn't make them up

[@mmendi1114]

good on you!

[@amalebowskye]

He deserves a standing ovation... A man with a mission and vision!!

[@acquua]

It looks like Pritzker board listenned to you XP

[@aunghtetkhantpaing810]

@@acquua LOL indeed.

[@raystyles6338]

Also see education for the children via brainrotting Guatemala school

[@HiramBlackSheep]

And now he is the latest Pritzker Award (the most valuable prize in architectural discipline). Truly one of a kind, an inspiration. Every time I hear his talks my architectural passion gets stronger; I belive in my profession as a tool for change and not only as a mechanism for capital income. His work and buildings is a living example of this philosophy. Congratulations Master Keré and thank you for your example and teachings. - Hiram Bolio from Mexico.

[@warsameadam5572]

When I found Diébédo Francis Kéré, I found a path in architecture field. For the first time I'm visiting my ancestors in a village called Degbo,Somaliland in April to establish a rural one-classroom primary school and teachers residence.

[@warsomehersi8548]

Did you end up building the school sxb?

[@abdulkadirhassanahmed956]

Maxa kuqabsoomay walal

[@ubahkeyse5350]

am so happy to see somali person inspired by the great francis kere inshallah u will be dadkan ku faano👏🏾

[@raystyles6338]

Can you find a link for Education for the Children Brainrotting Guatemala as an example

[@raystyles6338]

@@warsomehersi8548 4 minutes into the film you can see it happening

[@proud_dark_skinn7288]

Today he is the first African to have the Nobel prize of architecture.❤️❤️❤️

[@elenazurbo8793]

Congratulations on winning the Pritzker Prize of architecture Diébédo Francis Kéré. Well deserved.

[@PAXUG]

For the first time in a long time, I feel happy with the winner of the Pritzker Prize. Finally someone who deserves it!

[@aodhanofailain]

I have deep respect for this gentleman. Since giving this TED Talk, Mr Kéré has won the Pritzker Prize. I’m delighted, because, yes, this is long-due personal recognition, and yes, because it’s the first time it’s been awarded to an African architect, but, most importantly, I’m delighted because Mr Kéré’s work represents a shift in the architectural profession towards a new set of values; community, inclusivity, locality, ecology, life transformation, sustainability, nature. Africa is leading now; the West needs to follow.

[@marsomariaalmeidafiorillo7334]

You're a great man. It really takes a Village to form an indispensable and holístic man. My heart sings after listening to your project of life. Education is the solution to mitigate and erradicate misery. Lumina spargire. Congratulation on the prizes and deserved accomplishments.

[@venuti6352]

One of the best TED talks I've watched.

[@dayanandanongmaithem4234]

Real life hero! Respect!

[@andreasandreotti4492]

Francis Kere is an inspiring genius, the world needs more people like him!

[@ladygirlblah]

That building is beautiful yet sustainable and cost effective. I love it.

[@wadenkrampf0815]

I love how you can make something with the power of your hands, the creativity of your mind and the soil that surrounds you. People like Kéré prove that the only thing that stands between us and our goals is our own doubt.

[@mikontisott]

We have the privilege to see such giants

[@TechSiyaad]

Great man and an African hero.. well done Mr. France Kere and I hope many people will follow your example and give their community back as you did.

[@Lexter606]

SO INSPIRED. Thank you for there are someone like you on earth!

[@manuelnguindo8489]

C'est impressionnant sa détermination, sa gratitude et reconnaissance envers sa communauté lui ont permis de devenir grand. Merci e nous inspirer et de nous montrer qu'en tant qu'architectes nous sommes au service de la communauté. Grand respect Francis Kéré.

[@albertbouchon]

we need more people like him

[@rodrigocampos5518]

Ill be one of them! Do you come too?

[@dorarubombora5498]

Beautiful and insiring. Well deserved accolades to Diébédo Francis Kéré. May his tribe increase! Africa needs such.

[@dorarubombora5498]

...inspiring...

[@aynadvivienne]

March 15, 2022, Diébédo Francis Kéré became the first African architect to win the Pritzker Prize. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@Marale171]

What an amazing way to build something that everybody would like to do so once in their life journey. Diebedo Francis brings architects to their original philosophy!

[@Aresftfun]

And other countries would underestimate people like Diébédo Francis Kéré and their communities! Beautifully designed building, and very well crafted.

[@TheGayStoic]

Innovation at its best. It makes me proud to be African ;)

[@missglowing]

sayyy it louderrrrrrrrrr

[@93kumite]

I am sure African as well as Asian people ( also people from India ) do know what brotherhood means. All of you have my respect

[@shajimhkuwait]

Each and every nation need a person like this. Truly inspiring. Go ahead francis. Wish you all the best

[@akibmahdi9987]

Congratulation to this man for winning the 2022 pritzker prize ❤️❤️❤️❤️ A visionary architect, his love for his people, his innovative technicalities and the spirit of his architecture...may he inspire all of us

[@jozefkiari135]

Africa need more people like you sir, blessed ❤

[@dreamlife2351]

The world needs more people like him 🕊

[@whereeveritgoes]

Similar to most modern buildings of the world, but with clay! Amazing! I love the designs too. Minimalist, simple and functional. Hats off to this guy!

[@carolramage5055]

Lovely man. What a boon to his community. Demonstrates humility, gratitude and innovation.

[@MarilzaHonorato]

I was very impressed with the work of Diébédo Francis Kéré, beautiful he recognize where he came from and come back with ideas for his community! Diébédo Francis Kéré is one of my biggest inspirations.

[@91gtm]

He is soooo inspiring! So well deserved prize. Happy the Pritzker judges are looking in a different direction. 🥰

[@buakawfan]

Very good, an example how to live better helping its own community. Is a path the African's communities should follow. Very proud of him and what he has done for Africa in general.

[@MiguelSilva-zd7qq]

Diébédo you are an inspiration! I am writing my civil engeneering masters thesis on compressed earth bricks... going to do some proper research on you and your work, and hope too learn more! Keep it up!

[@antoinetonavo534]

Très motivant, je pense en tant qu'étudiant en architecture qui a eu aussi l'opportunité de quitter mon pays natal, le Bénin, il faut que j'y retourne en fin formation pour répondre aux besoins de ma communauté. Francis kéré est un ainé à suivre.

[@djqruqnu]

winner of 2022 pritzker architecture prize. he truly deserves it. my new architecture role model.

[@tapeworm1958]

He is a perfect example of the saying, ( To Whom Much Is Given, Much Is Expected). Perfect example of what could make Black society better. Kids these days should say ,thank you instead of F you. He feels a sense of responsibility for doing what he can to make his community a better place. If everyone on earth was like him we would have Heaven on earth.

[@obinnanwosu1643]

I want to follow in his footsteps

[@alnaeem3394]

Agreed

[@gideonagyeman8683]

Francis just inspired me to also use my art skills to help my community here in Ghana

[@soberanissuarezerick4617]

Un hombre muy humilde que supo aprovechar su educación para invertirlo en el lugar donde nació, es un ejemplo a seguir

[@susuilu]

I am so short of words. Genius mind!!!!! Oh lord you are a saviour to the rest of africa and a great inspiration

[@rachidmolo]

Un projet qui ne ne demande pas beaucoup de moyens, simple et fonctionnel. Il est à féliciter pour le travail effectué par sa communauté et son leadership.

[@dreamlife2351]

Beautiful, practical, eco- friendly, and cost effective. He’s brilliant! 🌺Bravo Diebado.

[@Anedoje]

I love it this man is an Example of bringing excellence to your home and using hone grown techniques to advance, if only people in my nation understood that mud/clay building can be good too if you build them right

[@sthebesejamoholo6956]

Good narrator Good Human Being God bless you Mr Francis Kere🖤

Fancis Kéré you are a great soul, never forgot your roots, try to improve better lives for Burkina Faso youth. You are a gifted person. Keep on your good work!

[@riddler251]

I love the talks out of Africa. There is so much innovation, at the simplest level, that comes out that it amazes you the beauty of science and design. Also, it is such a different reality.

[@blingblingt7791]

Thankyou for bringing all us together in faith to be a strong part of community.

[@constantin6705]

Молодец, думает о будущем поколении, сеет доброе и вечное. Во многом благодаря людям из своей деревни.

[@osvaldomateiamateia3915]

Powerful history. Thank you Francis Kéré!

[@geraldabray8000]

People really do not want to leave their homes and communities, it's very difficult and heartbreaking and having to leave at such a young age. I am so proud of Francis for remembering his community and creating the opportunity for livelihood so that families can stay together in the communities that they love!

[@viecanjournals2373]

Very inspiring story.

[@arielgmzesp4660]

Now, in 2022, he won the Pritzker Price. I am studying architecture and i didn´t know his work, he is an inspiration for all of us and I really hope to know him one day. Congratulations Diébédo, you are amazing!!!

[@charliecastillo2011]

Great TED talk about how interdependence can help people thrive.

[@Babushkaya]

Totalmente inspirador el trabajo y el mensaje de Kéré, un hombre agradecido que ama apasionadamente su trabajo, su tierra y su gente. Vi una exposición sobre su obra hace unos años y me fascinó. Ahora que lo he escuchado, me ha fascinado él también.

[@user-zq5eb5el4t]

The story of the women giving the last penny to contribute to his education and later on coming to pay back with this and may be some of them could have not been there to see it. Just amazing story so inspiring to young Africans learning architecture 😊 a remote to their sleepless nights lol

[@rosariogalarza8141]

Hoy ganó el Pritzker y no hay mejor representante que él, para demostrar que la arquitectura no solo es de lujos y para unos cuantos. La arquitectura debe servir por un bien común

[@musicanocopyright1963]

Es maravilloso lo que hace ya que no solo ayuda a su comunidad sino a nosotros también al mirarnos como pertenecientes de una comunidad y sembrarnos esa semillita de pertenencia para preguntarnos que hacemos por la nuestra, gracias arqui

[@virginiaavendano5309]

Me titule en Lima,Peru,con un centro educativo de adobe...aunque fui felicitada por el jurado ...me alegra saber elegi lo correcto.Ojala un dia pueda venir a Peru donde milenariamente se construye con adobe.Lo esperamos.

[@Femalefriends1]

Absolutely Brilliant. If more people were like him.

[@sparksmiley591]

Very impressive talk! Much respect to him and his community :) So many good things can be created when people come together to innovate. Ideas like this need more spreading.

[@Yasmin-jt1ux]

Want an inspirational figure! His sensibility to environment, culture and community. He's now a Pritzker award winner!!

[@TimothyAhKoyFiji]

This guy is an inspiration.

[@marzenita]

It's amazing how he's achieved his goal starting from the "lowest", possible point. Standing ovation...

[@Nyamekye_]

I am proud of these guys from Burkina Faso: Thomas Sankara, Iron Bibby, Francis Kere.

[@mercedesgoiz3488]

So moving and inspiring! I wish there be thousand of people like Diebedo Francis Kere and his community!,, this world would be a better place where to live!

[@sinachiniforoosh]

Amazing talk

[@rociodelrosarioramosallazo8730]

It's one of the best TED talks I've watched Thanks Kéré for all!

[@damabeta]

Danke Diébédo Francis Kéré für alle diese schönen Dinge.

[@AliceSilva-oh2pe]

Toda vez que eu vejo fico muito comovida com a história desse fabuloso arquiteto, que recebeu agora merecidamente o Pritzker de 2022.

[@JhonderJose1]

Very inspiring! Who else is here after he won the Pritzker Architecture Prize?

[@FemmyLenny]

Kere, you are such an inspiration - Proud of you. Respect!

[@gvrao6181]

A great inspiration to all ! Heartiest congratulations to the Architect who made us all proud !

[@antoniamunozalias2650]

Trabajar con materiales del lugar es ahorrador e ingenioso. Acaso los animales no hacen lo mismo? Trabajar con materiales del lugar. Muy humano este hombre, su comunidad lo ayudo y ahora él revierte en ella, agradecido y enseñando a su comunidad como trabajar sin tener que emigrar. 🙏❤️

[@teodorodelacruzramos4573]

A pulso se ganó el Nobel de arquitectura!

[@fendyflores4358]

And now he wins the pritzker prize, bravo 👏

[@lepacheco]

Amazing!!! Certainly one of the best TED Talks I've ever watched! Thank you! ^^

[@rosaluzcs]

He's a really inspiration for the community and his job is awsome, deserved Pritzker!

[@churscky]

I like his voice, calm and soothing

[@dasherif1271]

Congrats on winning the Pritzker price. I am so proud of you from Nigeria. Your community as a beautiful spirit worth being proud of.

[@drokraebube2983]

Wow. what a powerful story.

[@wagner1385]

Parabéns a este grande cara!!! Muito bem, quem dera existissem mais como ele.

[@gordanav.4529]

So powerful ...Thank you Brave man🙏🌺🌿🌼🙏

[@leonardomontana5428]

Gracias maestro..infinitas por esta enseñanza de humildad, cooperación y amor

[@didierchampion5443]

My goodness! This is awesome. This guy is a genius.

[@alphabah9822]

And now he won Pritzker Architecture for 2022 which is the highest architectural prize.

[@edenbinega4215]

Very Inspiring. Thank you for giving back!!!

[@gnored]

Brilliant and beautiful. A true genius!

[@user-ud2nj9jt2r]

I'm touched

[@manuelacarvalho9467]

Parabéns, parabéns .!!! Grande Homem, tanto como Humano, Patriota e Profissional. Há muito poucos homens, neste planeta, com a "sua alma" . PARABÉNS.

[@JC-iu1wt]

Uau, que exemplo de pessoa, de profissional, o povo de gadem pode não ter riquezas materiais mas tem ensinamentos e atitudes riquíssimas que muitos povos não tem.

[@dday3035]

A great and wonderful accomplishment! He's my idol!

[@almo_habitat]

Ahora entiendo por que este colega gano el Pritzker 2022. Lo celebro y aplaudo PONIENDOME DE PIE. ¡¡¡¡¡BRAVO!!!!

[@raystyles6338]

Power of 1 imagine millions like him possible , New Zealand green school worth a look at

[@HAMZABADJADJA]

I love this guy !

[@lhakinorbu559]

so inspiring!

[@alhajijalloh9192]

Diébédo Francis Kéré , i'm....wow.. I'll just say thank you.

[@nealrondina2090]

truly a great inspiration this guy is!

[@Terolita55]

Que vida ejempkar. Resalta el trabajo en comunidad. El afecto que los une y los construye. Inspirador...

[@alangarcia1021]

Increíble ser humano y arquitecto.¡RESPECT!