In this episode, ‘Lowo Adeyemi explores one of the most urgent frontiers in healthcare design — decolonization.

Modern healthcare spaces were born from systems of authority, often imposed without the voices or values of the communities they serve. But what would healing look like if the spaces of care were shaped by the people themselves?

Through historical reflection, global case studies, and design ethics, this episode reframes healthcare architecture as a site of power, culture, and possibility. It challenges designers, planners, and policymakers to move from a model of service to one of solidarity — creating spaces that not only heal but also liberate.

Key Themes

The colonial roots of institutional healthcare architecture

How design perpetuates — or dismantles — inequity

The role of cultural aesthet ...