Diébédo Francis Kéré (born 1965) is a Burkinabé architect known for his socially and environmentally conscious designs. Educated in Germany, he combines traditional African building techniques with modern engineering to create sustainable, community-driven projects. His Gando Primary School in Burkina Faso, built with local materials and labor, won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Kéré’s work, including the Serpentine Pavilion 2017, emphasizes natural ventilation, resource efficiency, and cultural sensitivity. In 2022, he became the first African architect to win the Pritzker Prize, reinforcing his role as a leader in socially responsible architecture.