In recent years, Ghanaians residing abroad have been returning to their homeland to contribute their acquired experiences—a positive trend that holds significance for Ghana’s development.
Bernice Preprah is among those who have embraced this trend. She has brought her expertise in transforming cargo containers into cost-effective luxury homes to Ghana.
As the CEO of ArchiDesign Concepts, a company she founded in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Bernice Preprah focuses on crafting architectural designs for residential, hospitality, and corporate purposes, seamlessly blending traditional and contemporary styles.
During an interview on Zionfelix TV, the ArchiDesign Concept CEO mentioned that her decision to venture into interior design stemmed from her over a decade-long career in the corporate realm in New York, USA.
Encouragement from her husband motivated her to pursue a path in interior design and real estate that aligned with her passions.
She clarified that her work primarily encompasses design, space planning, and outfitting interior spaces.
The conversion of containers into residences is only a small facet of her business, which contributes to offering affordable housing solutions for individuals.
“Container is just a side thing that we do because it’s quick, and easy to do. It doesn’t cost a lot of money…. You can get very creative with them very quickly.
“You can do a whole container in a month, you don’t have to worry about foundation and stuff like that; so, it makes it very easy,” she said.
Bernice Preprah said that she decided to bring her expertise back home, after 26 years, when her son one day told her he was not willing to travel to Ghana because she did not.
“Actually, it was my son that made me decide to do this… he went to medical school, and he was supposed to go and do some medical work in rural areas. I asked him to come to Ghana. And he said no.
“I asked why, and he said, You don’t want to go to Ghana, why should I?’. And this kind of bothered me a little bit because both his father and I are Ghanaians,” she narrated.