<ul><li>The Thomas Sankara Mausoleum in Ouagadougou, designed by Kr Architecture, stands as a solemn monument to the memory of Thomas Sankara and his twelve close aides who were assassinated on the same ground.</li><li>The mausoleum's design incorporates local materials like laterite stone and clay bricks, emphasizing the connection to the land and Sankara's legacy while promoting passive thermal performance.</li><li>Kr Architecture's environmental strategy integrates natural ventilation and thermal regulation, showcasing a balance between architecture and the local climate for comfort and sustainability.</li><li>The larger project, the Thomas Sankara Memorial Park, envisions a comprehensive urban space with educational facilities and a monumental tower, aimed at creating a collective space for remembrance and reconciliation.</li></ul>

kéré architecture completes memorial to thomas sankara’s burkina faso revolution

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