atelier masōmī is featured in Domus
Mariam Kamara explored a photographer’s studio in Mexico which stands out for its contemporary use of traditional materials and direct response to specific climatic conditions.
Mariam Kamara explored a photographer’s studio in Mexico which stands out for its contemporary use of traditional materials and direct response to specific climatic conditions.
atelier masōmī is featured in CNN Style
Like her previous projects in the city, the cultural center will be built using compressed earth bricks -- a breathable material responsive to Niger's desert climate and a reflection of local vernacular architecture.
Like her previous projects in the city, the cultural center will be built using compressed earth bricks -- a breathable material responsive to Niger's desert climate and a reflection of local vernacular architecture.
Architects' Journal / Architectural Record's W Awards 2020
Francesca Torzo wins the Moira Gemill Prize for Emerging Architecture, along with Mariam Kamara who has been Highly Commended for the award. The prize recognizes an emerging female architect under the age of 45 for design excellence.
Francesca Torzo wins the Moira Gemill Prize for Emerging Architecture, along with Mariam Kamara who has been Highly Commended for the award.
atelier masōmī to participate in Venice Architecture biennale
We’re honoured to be among 114 architecture firms invited to by curator Hashim Sarkis who has picked “How Will We Live Together?” as the theme.
We’re honoured to be among 114 architecture firms invited to by curator Hashim Sarkis who has picked “How Will We Live Together?” as the theme.
David Adjaye and Mariam Kamara in Niger
David Adjaye and Mariam Kamara set about producing a concrete result for social good, with Kamara designing a major cultural complex in Niamey.
Convinced that the goal of architecture is to transform, British-Ghanaian architecture mentor Sir David Adjaye and his protégée Mariam Kamara from Niger set about producing a concrete result for social good, with Kamara designing a major cultural complex for her country’s capital, Niamey.
Created in 2002, the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative is an international programme that identifies gifted young artists in a variety of disciplines and pairs them with artistic masters for a period of mentoring and creative collaboration, helping ensure that the world’s artistic heritage is passed on to the next generation.
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada announces 2020 Honorary Fellows
The 2020 Honorary Fellows exemplify the tremendous impact that architects have—not only on the built environment—but public life and the world around them.
The 2020 Honorary Fellows exemplify the tremendous impact that architects have—not only on the built environment—but public life and the world around them.
Mariam Kamara to judge Dezeen Awards.
The awards identify the world's best architecture, interiors and design, as well as the studios and the individual architects and designers producing the most outstanding work.
The Dezeen Awards identify the world's best architecture, interiors and design, as well as the studios and the individual architects and designers producing the most outstanding work.
Organised by Dezeen, the world's most popular and influential architecture and design website, Dezeen Awards is the benchmark for international design excellence and the ultimate accolade for architects and designers everywhere.
Hikma Complex in Habiter la terre
We’re honoured to be included in this transhistorical text that demonstrates that the renaissance of earthen architecture is no longer wishful thinking
We’re very proud to announce that our Hikma Religious and Secular Complex has been featured in Jean Dethier’s Habiter la terre.
The book is a dazzling transhistorical text that demonstrates that the renaissance of earthen architecture is no longer wishful thinking but has become a palpable ecological reality.
We are so honored to have our work be featured in such a stunning and captivating text!
Rolex Arts Weekend in Cape Town
Mariam Kamara joins renowned artists and cultural leaders to witness a series of premieres, performances, exhibitions and readings at the Baxter Theatre, as part of the 2020 Rolex Arts Weekend.
Mariam Kamara will join renowned artists and cultural leaders from South Africa and around the world as they gather to witness the 2018-2019 artists and protégés take part in a series of premieres, performances, exhibitions and readings at Cape Town's Baxter Theatre, which will host the Rolex Arts Weekend on 8 and 9 February 2020.
Breaking Ground: Architecture by Women.
We’re privileged to be featured in this ground-breaking visual survey of architecture designed by women from the early twentieth century to the present day.
Atelier Masōmī has the privilege of being featured in Jane Hall’s, “Breaking Ground: Architecture by Women.” It is a ground-breaking visual survey of architecture designed by women from the early twentieth century to the present day. We are so honored to have our work be featured in such a potent and necessary text.
Quartz Africa Innovators 2019
The innovators have been chosen for their groundbreaking work, thought-leading initiatives, and creative approaches to problems.
The innovators have been chosen for their groundbreaking work, thought-leading initiatives, and creative approaches to problems.
2019 Laureate of the Prince Claus Award
The yearly awards are presented to individuals, organizations, and groups for their outstanding achievements and positive impact in the field of culture and development.
The yearly awards are presented to individuals, organizations, and groups for their outstanding achievements and positive impact in the field of culture and development.
LafargeHolcim Awards jury head for Middle East Africa in 2020
The jury consists of nine experts who will will evaluate entries in the 6th International LafargeHolcim Awards for the region of Middle East Africa.
The jury consists of nine experts who will will evaluate entries in the 6th International LafargeHolcim Awards for the region of Middle East Africa.
“Enlightened” recognition for a job well done
About 80 of the HIKMA complex’s workforce were individually presented with a memento from the LafargeHolcim Foundation: an LED squeeze flashlight that generates its own electricity supply.
More than 80 of the HIKMA complex’s workforce were individually presented with a memento from the LafargeHolcim Foundation: an LED squeeze flashlight that generates its own electricity supply by repeatedly squeezing a handle to drive a dynamo. Symbolically brought to life in the hands of each artisan, the torches were inscribed with a simple message “Merci!” Although co-author Yasaman Esmaili, Founder of studio chahar, wasn’t able to attend in person, geography was no barrier to her conveying special thanks – she became a “digital VIP” and congratulated each and every worker via FaceTime as they were presented with their memento.
atelier masōmī in Wallpaper* architects’ directory
The directory is where Wallpaper* lines up the most promising emerging practices.
The Dandaji Market is featured in Domus.
You can also read Mariam Kamara’s accompanying interview online here
atelier masōmī in The Architectural Record.
Atelier Masōmī and Studio Chahar have the esteemed honor and privilege of being featured in the June 2019 issue of The Architectural Record.
Some Exciting News! atelier masōmī and Studio Chahar have the esteemed honor and privilege of being featured in the June 2019 issue of The Architectural Record
atelier masōmī in Frame Magazine
Mariam Kamara was featured in this issue where she talked about place-making in Africa.
Among this issue’s Portraits: Balkrishna Doshi has been human all along. Mariam Kamara practises place-making in Africa. Meet the people. Get their perspectives.
Lecture at the University of Washington in Seattle
Kamara spoke on May 1, 2019. Her lecture was titled Decoding Context: Material, Sustainability And People-Focus Architecture.
Kamara, who studied architecture at the University of Washington campus in Seattle was invited back on May 1, 2019 as part of their Spring lecture series. She gave a talk titled "Decoding Context: Material, Sustainability And People-Focus Architecture.”