Mariam Issoufou Kamara

Mariam Issoufou Kamara is a Nigerien architect and Professor of Architecture Heritage and Sustainability at ETH Zürich since 2022. She founded atelier masōmī in 2014, a research-driven architecture firm focused on socially and culturally relevant design. Her academic and professional work emphasizes intersectional sustainability, bridging societal divides through architecture.

• Education: Master of Architecture from the University of Washington.

Her research explores architecture's role in elevating quality of life, leveraging local cultural heritage and contextual dialogue. The firm’s projects, such as those recognized by the Aga Khan Award, prioritize dignity, sustainability, and community impact. Atelier masōmī’s methodologies address constraints creatively, producing culturally resonant designs for 21st-century challenges.

• Awards: Aga Khan Award for Architecture (2022).

While no formal advisees are listed, her firm collaborates on impactful projects globally. She advocates for architecture as a catalyst for social change, integrating research to amplify project outcomes beyond client briefs.

Her practice emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, merging heritage preservation with forward-thinking design to foster inclusive urban and cultural spaces.