Diébédo Francis Kéré
German-Burkinabe architect based in Berlin, Germany since 1985 (born 1965)
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Summary
Diébédo Francis Kéré was born on April 10, 1965[1], in Gando[2]. He has worked as an architect[3]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,738 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Burkina Faso[5]
- Field of work: architecture[6], sustainable architecture[7]
- Position held: visiting professor[8]
- Award received: Aga Khan Award for Architecture[9], Global Award for Sustainable Architecture[10], Pritzker Architecture Prize[11], Erich Schelling Architecture Award[12], Prince Claus Award[13], Thomas Jefferson Medal in Architecture[14], Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction[15], Arnold W. Brunner Memorial Prize[16], Time 100[17], Praemium Imperiale[18], Robert Matthew Prize[19]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Commons category: Diébédo Francis Kéré[22]
- Family name: Q113864296[23]
- Given name: Francis[24]
- Official website: https://www.kerearchitecture.com/[25]
- Work location: Berlin[26]
- Described at URL: https://www.repubblica.it/design/2026/04/22/news/kere_l_architettura_comincia_dai_bambini-425299201/[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[28], English[29], French[30]
- Name in native language: Diébédo Francis Kéré[31]
- Has works in the collection: Museum of Modern Art[32]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[33]
Why It Matters
Diébédo Francis Kéré has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Diébédo Francis Kéré born?
Diébédo Francis Kéré was born in Gando[2].
What did Diébédo Francis Kéré do for work?
Diébédo Francis Kéré worked as an architect[3].
What awards did Diébédo Francis Kéré receive?
Honors received include Aga Khan Award for Architecture[9], Global Award for Sustainable Architecture[10], Pritzker Architecture Prize[11], and Erich Schelling Architecture Award[12].