julien lanoo captures adaptive integration of deroche strohmayer's surf ghana collective hub
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Julien Lanoo was awarded the 2025 Créateurs Design Award for Best Project Photography, recognizing his work showcasing the Surf Ghana Collective. His monochrome series illustrates the community-focused surf hub in Busua, Ghana, designed by DeRoché Strohmayer. The structure not only serves as a school and event space but also provides necessary amenities for surfers. During peak events, it transforms into classrooms and dorms, supporting sustainable operation. Additionally, it has won accolades for sustainable construction. Lanoo’s photography emphasizes both the architectural details and the communal interactions, highlighting ecological and cultural sensitivity.
Julien Lanoo's monochrome series visually documents the Surf Ghana Collective, capturing the essence of a community-driven surfing hub in Busua, Ghana.
The Surf Ghana Collective serves as a gathering place and educational venue, contributing significantly to the local surf culture and economy in Ghana.
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