About Dr. Tokie
Heritage Architect, Founder of Merging Ecologies Studio, Cultural Heritage Conservation Specialist, Sustainability Advocate, President of the Association for Critical Heritage Studies
Dr. Tokie’s bio
Dr. Tokie Laotan-Brown holds a Ph.D. in Economics and Techniques for the Conservation of Architectural and Environmental Heritage from the University of Nova Gorica, Slovenia, and Universita Iuav di Venezia, Italy. She has extensive experience in heritage preservation, community-driven conservation, and sustainable design, with a particular focus on Afrocentric cultural landscapes.
Tokie has worked on numerous high-profile restoration and documentation projects, including the Hope Waddell Training Institution in Calabar, Nigeria, and curated exhibitions like Moving African Landscapes at the Venice Biennale.
She is a board member of several heritage organizations, including Our World Heritage Initiative, and serves as the President of the Association for Critical Heritage Studies (ACHS) 2024-2026.
Her consultancy, Merging Ecologies Studio, combines her passions for sustainable architecture, cultural heritage, and community involvement to provide innovative solutions that honor the past while paving the way for a resilient future.