Dakar, Senegal — since 2015
Innovative architecture, rooted in Africa
Architectural design at the intersection of contemporary innovation and African heritage
Discover our projectsPortfolio
Selected Projects
The Little Pink House
Social — 2024
MAN CISS
Résidentiel — 2025
U:BIKWITI
Résidentiel — 2022
GREEN PARK
Urbanisme — 2022
Orphans Reception Center
Social — 2024
Youth Center
Civique — 2024
Fn Residence
Résidentiel — 2023
CAD Residences
Résidentiel — 2023
SNPC
Tertiaire — 2023
The RTS Tower
Tertiaire — 2024
Youth and Citizenship House
Civique — 2021
Yalan Building
Résidentiel — 2021
Diamniadio Institute of Art Crafts
Tertiaire — 2020
NSIA Bank Prestige Branch
Tertiaire — 2019
The Black Rock House
Résidentiel — 2019
Woodside
Tertiaire — 2019
Outarde Bank
Tertiaire — 2019
Diamniadio Iconic Train Station
Tertiaire — 2019
SDE — Pikine Branch
Tertiaire — 2018
Focus 10
Résidentiel — 2018
Keur Rahman
Résidentiel — 2017
Medalion Lane House
Résidentiel — 2016
CCIAD
Tertiaire — 2016
BRM
Résidentiel — 2016Featured Project
The Little Pink House
Located in Médina Gounass, Guédiawaye, this haven of peace is designed for children and mothers who are victims of violence. Created in partnership with Saipem, the center embodies ID+EA's commitment to social architecture and community well-being.
The building uses local materials and cross-ventilation to create spaces of comfort and healing. The terracotta tones and generous openings bring warmth and light — a physical and emotional refuge.
About
An architecture studio based in Dakar
ID+EA (Innovative Design + Engineered Architecture) is an architecture studio based in Dakar, Senegal, founded in 2015 by architect Fatiya Diene Mazza.
The studio specializes in architectural design, project coordination, and site supervision. Our work integrates the most advanced environmental technologies while drawing inspiration from Senegal's rich cultural heritage.
We use natural elements — sunlight, wind — to create energy-efficient buildings, and favor locally sourced materials to minimize environmental impact. Recognized by Wallpaper* Architects' Directory 2023.
Press
Internationally recognized
“ID+EA has gone from strength to strength since its founding. The practice's clean lines, modern interiors and open spaces underscore a forward-thinking atmosphere.”
The Architect
Fatiya Diene Mazza
Senegalese architect, pioneer of a contemporary pan-African architecture that engages with the materials, climate, and cultural heritage of the continent.
Born in Dakar, Fatiya Diene Mazza studied architecture at Northeastern University in Boston before joining the international firm HOK in California, where she contributed to aviation and airport projects. After a stay in São Paulo, she returned to Senegal in 2015 to found ID+EA.
Her father, also an architect, passed on his passion for building. Today, she champions a vision where rammed earth, natural light, and wind replace energy-intensive solutions — preferring the term 'responsibility' to 'sustainability'.
“I am inspired by Zaha Hadid, Tadao Ando, and Jean Nouvel. My work seeks to reconcile modernity and African identity.”— Fatiya Diene Mazza
The Team
Our Collaborators
A multidisciplinary team united by a shared vision of contemporary African architecture.
Services
Our Services
An integrated approach from design to delivery.
Architectural Design
From concept to completion, we create spaces that inspire
Project Management
Rigorous coordination and monitoring at every stage
Site Supervision
Quality control and timeline compliance on site
Sustainable Architecture
Ecological solutions adapted to the African climate
Interior Design
Interior design combining functionality and aesthetics
Urban Planning & Landscape
Urban planning and landscape design
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Contact
Get in Touch
Let's talk about your project. We are at your disposal for any inquiry.
4th Floor, Dakar
BP: 2789, Senegal