MASS Architects: Africa's architects must understand their continent

According to the design group’s online profile, creating “human and physical systems necessary for growth, dignity, and wellbeing” is at the core of their philosophy.

L-R: Amelie Ntigulirwa and Jean Paul Sebuhayi

In this interview, as Sebuhayi and Ntigulirwa discuss what is most important to their work, it becomes clear that MASS are shaping a whole new language of architecture by considering how buildings can improve the lives of people.

“We don’t just design to design. First we understand the needs of the communities and our designs come as a response to their needs,” says Sebuhayi.