Social Impact
— We find innovative ways of maintaining an intimate dialogue between architecture, people, and context.
The Dandaji Regional Market has positively impacted the village through providing a permanent space for trade, attracting traders and providing increased income for local sellers.
Niger has a youthful population and the trade school is geared towards training and building skills for young people to be empowered towards entrepreneurship or work in other sectors.
Through models, video and handcrafted tiles made of leather and bronze, Makings of an Artisans Valley took visitors to the 2021 Venice Architecture Biennial on a journey through the work of artisans in Niamey.
Hayyan Residences pay homage to traditional architecture in Sharjah, particularly the use of coral stones, reinterpreted for today’s needs.
The Hayyan Community Mosque is designed as a space for personal and collective reflection.
Niamey Cultural Center will provide a place for learning, dreaming, and levity that draws its programme from local community conversations about culture, traditions and aspirations.
Hikma Community Complex is a culture and education hub where the secular and religious peacefully co-exist to cultivate minds and strengthen the community.
Artisans Valley is an opportunity for Niamey’s artisans to have more visibility and do trade in a part of the city where all people can celebrate their work.