Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Africa

Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, Africa

7 August 2026

Project Consultancy: Hardel Le Bihan Architectes

Location: Dakar, Senegal, Africa

Photos: Schnepp Renou

A symbol of excellence in West Africa, Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar (UCAD) is a benchmark beyond the continent’s borders. The 16 new buildings, designed to accommodate some 10,000 students, are spread over two sites: 10 on the UCAD campus and 6 at Cité Claudel.

The quality of the interior spaces and thermal comfort have guided the design, with a careful choice of materials,…