Along the Railway, a captivating exhibition curated by Natnael Firew will be open at Habesha Creative Lab in Alliance Ethio-Française in Addis Ababa. The opening ceremony will be held on November 23, starting 3pm.
The exhibition is open till 12 December from the hours 12pm to 5pm.

Dear Readers,

In this issue, we celebrate the Aga Khan–Award winning project, that offers a compelling example of architecture shaped by land, memory, and cultural conversation.

Built into a steep hillside, the Dutch Embassy chancery building embraces imperfection and material honesty—iron-oxide concrete, exposed form-work textures, stone-lined roofs, and spaces that evoke Lalibela’s carved interiors.

Check it out! 👇
https://ketemajournal.com/v-34-flipbook/
https://ketemajournal.com/v-34/

SEPTEMBER • OCTOBER • 2025

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⏳ 3 DAYS TO GO ⏳
The 25th Convention and Annual General Assembly of the Association of Ethiopian Architects is just around the corner!

As part of Day 1 panel discussions, join us for:

Interior Design in Ethiopia: Practice, Identity, and Professional Boundaries
A timely conversation on where interior design stands in Ethiopia today, and how culture, education, and professional experience continue to shape the field.

📅 Friday, December 19, 2025
⏱️ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Elilly International Hotel
🏃🏾Open to all | Free event with refreshments

Panelist details coming soon — stay tuned!

Supported by our sponsors 🤝
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Join us for two days of learning, exchange, and collective direction, made possible with the support of our valued sponsors and partners.

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⏳ 1 DAY TO GO ⏳
The 25th Convention & Annual General Assembly of the Association of Ethiopian Architects (AEA) is almost here.

Interior Design in Ethiopia: Practice, Identity, and Professional Boundaries
📅 Friday, December 19, 2025
⏱️ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Elilly International Hotel
🏃🏾 Open to all | Free event with refreshments

MODERATOR
Maheder Gebremedhin
Principal Architect at Yema Architecture

PANELISTS
Ahadu Abaineh
BSc. Architecture, Addis Ababa University
Architect with 30+ years of experience, known for work focused on nature preservation, spatial consciousness, and the use of recyclable materials

Nujuma Ibrahim
B.S. Interior Architecture (Virginia, USA)
M.S. Smart Cities (New York, USA)
Founder & Design Lead, Star Bound Collective (SBC) – Ethiopia
HARLA – Dubai
Founder & Chairwoman, Celebrating Architecture in Africa (CAiA)

Mahlet Getu
BSc in Architecture, Bahir Dar University
Co-Founder & General Manager, Mella Studio

🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/6LcUBxDes8rcJnGm8

Before the panels, presentations, and big conversations, there’s the preparation. ✨

Here’s a glimpse behind the scenes as we get everything ready for the 25th AEA Convention & Annual General Assembly.

Every detail matters, and every effort is focused on creating a meaningful experience for our architectural community.

See you all tomorrow.

Dear Readers,

In this special issue, we celebrate the completion and inauguration of the largest hydropower project in Africa, GERD.

Officially inaugurated on 9th of September 2025, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is far more than an infrastructure project; it is the physical embodiment of a nation’s collective will. Financed and built by its people, it transforms the long-untapped power of the Nile into a beacon of light, industry, and national pride. GERD represents a defiant step into a self-determined future, balancing Ethiopia’s aspirations with regional responsibility, and proving that a nation’s greatest resource is the unity of its people.

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https://ketemajournal.com/v-35-flipbook/
https://ketemajournal.com/v-35/

NOVEMBER • DECEMBER • 2025

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Dear Readers,

In this issue, a Professor of Design from Boston reflects on ‘The Stairs’ building as a project that moves beyond spectacle, grounding itself in Ethiopian spatial intelligence. He has penned a profound article on how a contemporary Ethiopian Architecture should be formulated, which has prompted us to feature ‘The Stairs’ again in this issue. He suggests that architecture gains meaning not by imposing itself, but by emerging from its environment.

Recent recognitions suggest that Ethiopian architecture is entering a moment of quiet but undeniable global presence. From the 2023 International Architecture Award for the New Beginnings Urban Art Installation to the 2026 ArchDaily Building of the Year Award for the ET-302 Memorial Park, local practice is beginning to resonate beyond its immediate context.

Check it out! 👇
https://ketemajournal.com/v-36-flipbook/

JANUARY • FEBRUARY • 2026

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Don’t miss the 54th session of architects ወርሃዊ
“Spaces of Worship: King Nejashi Mosque and Islamic Center” with Abdi Mohammed.
🗓 Date : May 7th,2026
⏰ Time : 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Venue: Creative Hub, Piassa
https://lnkd.in/eYZkt6zM

Pre registration is required on the Google Form attached to attend.
https://lnkd.in/dVjErSDv

Come through, connect, and be inspired. See you there!