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“Growing up, in a rapidly developing Africa, design was rarely considered. When we looked at our buildings, or our communities, or landscapes, it was clear something more was missing. Creatives like us saw opportunities, opportunities to leverage design to create a future grounded by the beauty of our diverse cultures, a future where people, ecosystems, and animals, all thrive. Together we knew we could demonstrate the value of design. That collective drive became MASS.” Our Africa Studio has had 15 years of impactful designs aimed at fostering positive systemic change across the continent. To learn more, read our last newsletter: Updates from our Africa Studio https://lnkd.in/dM6x6kYh

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Eng TAKA Hubert Msc, MBA👷

Energy consultant | Clean cooking specialist | Trainer I Student energy fellow | Youth empowerment, Writer and remote work enthousiat | Starfrica Alumni and German market specialist

It is amazing. Courage MASS Design Group.

Mulbah Y. Willie

CIVIL ENGINEER | Humanitarian | Photographer | Drone Enthusiast | President Rotaract Club of Sinkor 2023/24

Congratulations to the entire team. Just a side note: Any update about the annual #MASSDesignfellowship program?

Denis Dambreville

Architectural Designer and Construction Admistrator

Diversity in Architecture can help make a profound difference in the world!!! BRAVO!!!!!

Sam Irani

SHOWCASE METAL - Spanish Construction Material.

Very Interesting!

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