Developments

Water Cities develops housing, communities, cultural, recreational and real estate projects on and around water.

Makoko Water Cities – Regeneration Plan

Lagos, Nigeria 2013-current

We are building a visionary water-based community—an inclusive, sustainable, and economically viable model that redefines how African cities can thrive with water, not against it. Designed for Makoko in Lagos, Nigeria, it offers a bold blueprint for climate-resilient, health-secure urban futures across the continent. The Makoko Waterfront Regeneration Project is a pioneering, community-centered development on… Continue reading Makoko Water Cities – Regeneration Plan

MFS™ IV – Floating Music Hub / Mansa Floating Hub

Mindelo, Cabo Verde 2021

Floating Music Hub, Mindelo (MFS IV) / Mansa Floating Hub, is a cultural and creative platform located in the beautiful bay of Mindelo, in the island of São Vicente, Cape Verde, West Africa. The platform is based on NLÉ’s innovative floating building solution called Makoko Floating System (MFS)–a simple way to build on water-using lightweight,… Continue reading MFS™ IV – Floating Music Hub / Mansa Floating Hub