Photographer Andrea Ferro captures the architectural heritage of Dakar's iconic bubble houses from the 1950s era, revealing their vulnerability to urban demolition. These modernist structures, once symbols of contemporary design in Senegal, are rapidly disappearing from the cityscape. Through his documentary work, Ferro preserves visual records of these endangered buildings, highlighting the tension between urban development and architectural conservation in West Africa. His project draws attention to the urgent need for heritage protection in rapidly evolving African cities.

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