Nzinga Biegueng Mboup

**Nzinga Biegueng Mboup** be a Senegalese architect based insyd Dakar, dem know for ein expertise insyd bioclimatic design den construction wey dey utilize locally-sourced earth den biomaterials. She sanso be recognize for ein significant contributions to architectural research, particularly insyd de study of Dakar ein urban den cultural heritage.
## Early life den education
After she plet e ein architectural studies for de University of Pretoria insyd South Africa, Nzinga Biegueng Mboup gain professional experience insyd Johannesburg for a period of two years. Subsequently, she pursue a Master's degree insyd Architecture for de University of Westminster insyd London. Dey follow ein academic pursuits, she join de architectural firm Adjaye Associates, wer she predominantly work for de IFC headquarters project insyd Dakar.
## Career
Insyd 2019, Nzinga Biegueng Mboup co-found de architectural practice Worofila, wich dey specialize insyd bioclimatic design den construction techniques wey dey prioritize de use of locally-sourced earth den biomaterials. De central vision of Worofila be make e promote architecture wey no only dey possess exceptional durability buh sanso dey harmonize effectively plus de local climate. Under ein guidance, Worofila successfully execute chaw projects wey dey use earth construction methods, wey dey include de Sendou home, de Ngor house, den de Goethe-Institut, in collaboration plus Kéré Architecture.

Nzinga Biegueng Mboup ein multi-faceted contributions to de fields of architecture den research earn am recognition as a respected figure insyd de architectural community, both locally den internationally. Ein commitment to sustainable den climate-conscious design, along plus ein efforts make she preserve den promote cultural heritage, continue dey have profound impact for de architectural landscape of Senegal den beyond.

## Research
Na Nzinga Biegueng Mboup be a researcher wey affiliate plus de African Futures Institute since 2022. Na she co-author two research projects wey garner recognition den interest within de academic den architectural community.

De first research project, dem title Dakarmorphose, na dem initiate am insyd 2017 in collaboration plus Carole Diop. Dis ongoing project dey aim make e explore de evolution of Lebu villages den de urban den cultural heritage of de city of Dakar. Notably, na dem exhibit de findings from Dakarmorphose for de Dakar Art Biennale insyd both 2018 den 2022, den de research contribute to chaw scholarly papers den conferences.

De second research endeavor, dem know as Habiter Dakar, begin insyd 2019 in partnership plus Caroline Geffriaud den de Goethe-Institut Dakar. Habiter Dakar be dedicated make e examine de evolution den challenges wey relate to housing insyd Dakar, dey shed light for critical issues den potential solutions give de city ein residential development.

## Projects dem plete

### Residential

* Keur Guilaye, Keur Guilaye, 2022
* Villa N, Ndangane, 2022
* Keru Mbuubenne, Sendou, 2021
* Project NKD, Dakar, 2021

### Public Facilities

* Ecopavillion, Diamniadio, 2019
* Regional Train Stations, Dakar-AIBD, 2019
## Exhibitions

* Aesthetics & Logics, Versailles, 2022
* Reclaiming the Wolof Compound with Local Materials, London, 2021

## Awards

* Ashden Awards for Cooling in Informal Settlements, shortlisted

## Publications dem select

* "The Future of Mud, A Senegalese architecture firm is championing a lower-tech material than concrete to help cities prepare for climate change," July 2022

## References