Nzinga Biegueng Mboup Explained

Nzinga Biegueng Mboup is a Senegalese architect based in Dakar, known for her expertise in bioclimatic design and construction utilizing locally-sourced earth and biomaterials.[1] [2] She is also recognized for her significant contributions to architectural research, particularly in the study of Dakar's urban and cultural heritage.[3]

Early life and education

After completing her architectural studies at the University of Pretoria in South Africa, Nzinga Biegueng Mboup gained professional experience in Johannesburg for a period of two years. Subsequently, she pursued a Master's degree in Architecture at the University of Westminster in London. Following her academic pursuits, she joined the architectural firm Adjaye Associates, where she predominantly worked on the IFC headquarters project in Dakar.

Career

In 2019, Nzinga Biegueng Mboup co-founded the architectural practice Worofila, which specializes in bioclimatic design and construction techniques that prioritize the use of locally-sourced earth and biomaterials.[4] [5] The central vision of Worofila is to promote architecture that not only possesses exceptional durability but also harmonizes effectively with the local climate.[6] [7] Under her guidance, Worofila successfully executed several projects using earth construction methods, including the Sendou home, the Ngor house, and the Goethe-Institut, in collaboration with Kéré Architecture.[8] [9]

Nzinga Biegueng Mboup's multi-faceted contributions to the fields of architecture and research have earned her recognition as a respected figure in the architectural community, both locally and internationally. Her commitment to sustainable and climate-conscious design, along with her efforts to preserve and promote cultural heritage, continues to have a profound impact on the architectural landscape of Senegal and beyond.[10]

Research

Nzinga Biegueng Mboup has been a researcher affiliated with the African Futures Institute since 2022. She has co-authored two research projects that have garnered recognition and interest within the academic and architectural community.

The first research project, titled Dakarmorphose, was initiated in 2017 in collaboration with Carole Diop.[11] This ongoing project aims to explore the evolution of Lebu villages and the urban and cultural heritage of the city of Dakar.[12] Notably, the findings from Dakarmorphose were exhibited at the Dakar Art Biennale in both 2018 and 2022, and the research has contributed to various scholarly papers and conferences.

The second research endeavor, known as Habiter Dakar, began in 2019 in partnership with Caroline Geffriaud and the Goethe-Institut Dakar.[13] Habiter Dakar is dedicated to examining the evolution and challenges related to housing in Dakar, shedding light on critical issues and potential solutions for the city's residential development.

Completed Projects

Residential

Public Facilities

Exhibitions

Awards

Selected publications

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Amar Kanwar . 2023-07-26 . Prince Claus Fund . en-US.
  2. Web site: Architecture (CCA) . Canadian Centre for . CCA c/o Dakar . 2023-07-26 . www.cca.qc.ca . en.
  3. Web site: 2023-03-08 . Twenty-five women architects and designers you should know . 2023-07-26 . Dezeen . en.
  4. News: 2021-05-17 . Senegal architects ditch concrete for earth in revival of old techniques . en . Reuters . 2023-07-26.
  5. Web site: The practice . 2023-07-26 . Worofila . en-US.
  6. Web site: Reuters Archive Licensing . 2023-07-26 . Reuters Archive Licensing . en.
  7. Web site: Caroline . Caroline . 2022-12-05 . Traditions et tendances d'architectures durables en Afrique de l'Ouest . 2023-07-26 . Learning from green african building . en-US.
  8. Web site: Dakar ville difficile . 2023-07-26 . mafrwestafrica.net.
  9. Web site: 2021-06-02 . Meno cemento, più terra cruda: il collettivo di architetti del Senegal che scommette sull'edilizia sostenibile per risparmiare energia e tornare alle origini . 2023-07-26 . la Repubblica . it.
  10. Web site: AM 419 - 420 . 2023-07-26 . Afrique magazine . fr.
  11. Web site: Afterall - On the Importance of Defining and Conserving Urban and Architectural Heritage in Dakar . 2023-07-26 . Afterall . en.
  12. Web site: Carole Diop & Nzinga Mboup . 2023-07-26 . Selebe Yoon . en-GB.
  13. Web site: 2021-01-29 . Living in Dakar, A Study of Senegalese Housing & Future Development . 2023-07-26 . ArchDaily . en-US.
  14. Web site: Worofila – Projects . 2023-07-26 . Worofila . en-US.
  15. Web site: #22 Diamniado's Ecopavilion . 2023-07-26 . construction21.org . en.
  16. Web site: ATTIRER LES INVESTISSEURS AMÉRICAINS . 2023-07-26 . SenePlus . fr.
  17. Web site: 2023-05-16 . TheBAG - VENICE BIENNALE ARCHITETTURA GUIDE 2023 - The Laboratory of the Future by Venezia News - Issuu . 2023-07-26 . issuu.com . en.
  18. Web site: Biennale d'architecture et du paysage – Bap! . 2023-07-26 . Biennale d'architecture et du paysage – Bap! . en.
  19. Web site: Wilson . Rob . 2021-09-17 . Delayed David Adjaye-curated Royal Academy Summer show opens . 2023-07-26 . The Architects’ Journal . en.
  20. Web site: 2021-04-14 . Ashden Awards longlist highlights global climate solutions - Ashden Climate Solutions . 2023-07-26 . ashden.org . en-GB.
  21. Web site: Lewis . Jori . 2022-07-05 . The Future of Mud . 2023-07-26 . The Atlantic . en.

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