Hermann Kamte & Associates - HKA - and the green future of Lake Chad

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The Cameroonian architect Hermann Kamte has found a way to incorporate his love of philosophy into his latest project, entitled Regeneration of Lake Chad.

Wedged between the Central African states of Chad, Cameroon, Nigeria e Nigerthe Lake Chad constitutes one of the largest hydrographic systems on the African continent (ranked 4th in size) and is believed to be the remnant of an inland sea that in ancient times would have covered an area of about 300,000 km².
The eastern shores are cut by numerous canals that wind their way through a myriad of islets: these are densely populated lands, thanks to abundant fishing and intense food trade.

Recent satellite surveys have sounded the alarm about the health of the lake, which has been worrying scientists for some years now as it is in danger of disappearing altogether, turning into a barren swamp.
After observing the recurring patterns within this ecosystem, Kamte deduced that a series of ecological catastrophes have caused the disappearance of the local fauna and flora and, very soon, will eventually dry up the waters of the lake in the Sahara Desert. To address this emergency, the LCBC (Lake Chad Basin Commission) prioritised the sustainable management of Lake Chad and other common water sources.

A scientific facility in Lake Chad

La Hermann Kamte & Associates created a centre for inland water studies and desalinationin an attempt to initiate the search for solutions based on solid scientific data. The desalination centre is equipped with pipes connected to the Atlantic Ocean, so as to treat and redistribute fresh and potable water, while the limnology centre has as its main purpose the study of the land around Lake Chad and its immediate surroundings.

The vision of Studio Hermann Kamte & Associates is to turn this project into a comprehensive set of guidelines for a more efficient and environmentally sustainable lifestyle.

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