For those unfamiliar with the work of African architect Diébédo Francis Kéré, designer of this year's Serpentine Pavilion, here's a look at 10 of his most important projects to date.
Kéré grew up in Gando, a small town in Burkina Faso, before moving to Germany to work as an apprentice, and then later to study architecture and engineering at the Technische Universität in Berlin.
He was the first son of the head of his village, so was the only child allowed to attended school. Aptly, his first major project as an architect was a primary school for the village, which he raised the money for himself.
Since then Kéré has built his reputation on his socially driven and sustainable approach to architecture, with several other projects in Africa, as well as installations for major exhibitions in London, Copenhagen, Milan, Chicago and Venice. Here's an overview of some of his most important projects so far:

Photograph by Enrico Cano
Gando Primary School, Burkina Faso, 2001
Kéré started to raise money to build a primary school in his home village while still studying, and built it with the help of local villagers. It went on to become a landmark for the community and was awarded the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2004.

Photograph by Jan Ouwerkerk
Gando Primary School Extension, Burkina Faso, 2008
Two years after completing the Gando Primary School, demand was so high that Kéré had to begin work on a major extension. Also built using local labour and materials...