Nwankpa Design's Textile House #2 in Inglewood, California
Founded in 2016 by Susan Nwankpa Gillespie, Nwankpa Design, an architectural firm based in Southern California, has been included in the 2026 Wallpaper* Architects' Directory. The firm is recognized for its immersive design philosophy that fuses cultural heritage with modern technology. One notable project, Textile House #2 located in Inglewood, California, draws inspiration from a dress belonging to Nwankpa Gillespie, featuring West African textiles. Its front facade showcases two pitched gables, while the rear exhibits a contemporary design with broader gables. Inside, the flooring continues the brick pattern. Since its inception in 2000, the Wallpaper* Architects' Directory has highlighted 30 innovative emerging studios worldwide, celebrating Nwankpa Design's contributions to residential architecture.
Key facts
- Nwankpa Design was founded in 2016 by Susan Nwankpa Gillespie.
- The firm is based in Southern California.
- Textile House #2 is located in Inglewood, California.
- The design was inspired by a dress with West African textiles.
- The front facade has two pitched gables and brick patterns resembling woven textiles.
- The interior uses the same brick pattern in flooring.
- Nwankpa Design is included in the Wallpaper* Architects' Directory 2026.
- The directory features 30 young studios from various countries.
Entities
Artists
- Susan Nwankpa Gillespie
Institutions
- Nwankpa Design
- Wallpaper* Architects' Directory
Locations
- Southern California
- Inglewood
- California
- United States