Projects
- Somali ArchitectureSomali Architecture (SA) is run by Yusuf Shegow, Madina Scacchi, Iman Mohamed and Ahmed Mussa. Founded by Yusuf in 2015, SA started as a platform to share images of pre-war Somalia and evolved into a research project involving the recreation of historic buildings into 3D form. We are currently working on expanding from individual buildings to 5 districts in Mogadishu and other cities in Somalia. After its inception in 2015, SA has grown globally; united by the same passion for Somali architectur
- London Design Biennale 2018 - What Remains exhibitionTHE SOMALI CIVIL WAR LEFT ITS RICH ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE IN RUINS. WHAT REMAINS CELEBRATES THESE REMNANTS OF THE COUNTRY’S PAST AND OFFERS THE HOPE THAT THEY CAN BE THE FOUNDATIONS OF A BRIGHTER FUTURE. What remains when the war ends? Ruins preserve histories that are often forgotten. In the face of conflict and destruction, ruins are proof that there was something before the wreckage, and before the painful emotions that they evoke. Not all ruins are the same; some buildings remain standing de
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- Leaders with social heart: 100 creative changemakersCelebrating social responsibility is at the heart of what we do, so we've partnered with Squarespace – whose mission is to inspire people with creative ideas to succeed – to shine a light on 100 influential luminaries from art, technology, charity, design, business and more that are working tirelessly to make our world a better place. To highlight these organisations, we asked 10 creative changemakers to each nominate 10 people behind inspiring brands, products and movements with amazing social
Skills
- Technical Drawing
- Model Making
- Architect