Francis Kéré returned to his native Burkina Faso this month to celebrate the inauguration of his Berlin-based firm's latest design commission, the Thomas Sankara Mausoleum in Ouagadougou, the country's capital.  The new building commemorates Thomas Sankara, who ruled the West African nation as president from 1983 until his assassination on October 15, 1987, along with twelve of his government officials. Photo courtesy Kéré ArchitectureInside the mausoleum, the 13 tombs are arranged in a concentric circle, each with a single skylight placed above them. "At each hour, a new tomb is lit by the sun overhead, moving the visitor across the room and into a new space of remembrance," the architectural concept explains. Photo courtesy Kéré ArchitectureA large 112-foot dome covers the structure from the sun, while large louvred gates aligned with the direction of the prevailing east-west winds allow for passive ventilation of the building. Photo courtesy Kéré ArchitectureLocally-sourced late... #kérédesigned #thomas #sankara #mausoleum #memorializes