“The British High Commission building in Kampala is all about engaging with the local economy. Instead of ‘arriving in a box’ (as embassies often do) this one arises out of an exploration by architect, client and local contractors of the vernacular and the ways in which it can be adapted to the needs of sophisticated building types such as these. By using and adapting local materials, this project seems literally to grow out of the red soil of Africa.”

“The British High Commission building in Kampala is all about engaging with the local economy. Instead of ‘arriving in a box’ (as embassies often do) this one arises out of an exploration by architect, client and local contractors of the vernacular and the ways in which it can be adapted to the needs of sophisticated building types such as these. By using and adapting local materials, this project seems literally to grow out of the red soil of Africa.”

“The British High Commission building in Kampala is all about engaging with the local economy. Instead of ‘arriving in a box’ (as embassies often do) this one arises out of an exploration by architect, client and local contractors of the vernacular and the ways in which it can be adapted to the needs of sophisticated building types such as these. By using and adapting local materials, this project seems literally to grow out of the red soil of Africa.”

“The High Commission is a sophisticated and elegant collection of buildings, designed by thoughtful and erudite architects ... It is down to the strength of the original idea and sheer persistence of the architects that the resulting scheme flies a flag not only for Britain but also for good architecture everywhere.”

“The High Commission is a sophisticated and elegant collection of buildings, designed by thoughtful and erudite architects ... It is down to the strength of the original idea and sheer persistence of the architects that the resulting scheme flies a flag not only for Britain but also for good architecture everywhere.”

“The High Commission is a sophisticated and elegant collection of buildings, designed by thoughtful and erudite architects ... It is down to the strength of the original idea and sheer persistence of the architects that the resulting scheme flies a flag not only for Britain but also for good architecture everywhere.”

“The High Commission is a sophisticated and elegant collection of buildings, designed by thoughtful and erudite architects ... It is down to the strength of the original idea and sheer persistence of the architects that the resulting scheme flies a flag not only for Britain but also for good architecture everywhere.”

“The High Commission is a sophisticated and elegant collection of buildings, designed by thoughtful and erudite architects ... It is down to the strength of the original idea and sheer persistence of the architects that the resulting scheme flies a flag not only for Britain but also for good architecture everywhere.”

"The High Commission is a sophisticated and elegant collection of buildings, designed by thoughtful and erudite architects ... the scheme flies a flag not only for Britain but also for good architecture everywhere."