Designer

Our stories are embedded in the spaces we design. This simple truth has served as a guiding notion for Amidu. Born and raised in Sierra Leone, his family’s building site and the unfinished homes that dotted the neighborhood told a story of resilience and improvisation. As a child, these spaces provided inspiration for endless exploration of placemaking through observation and sketches. He was fascinated in equal measure by the design and construction process, while also acutely aware of the far-reaching impact that design has in shaping a community.

With a background in Civil Engineering from the University of Sierra Leone and a Master of Architecture from Morgan State University, Amidu brings not only a solid understanding of the mechanics of the built environment, but a deep passion for design that is inextricably linked with the fabric of the city at all scales.

Experience accrued from working on projects across West Africa, Asia, and North America, ranging from affordable housing to skyscrapers, provides him with a global design approach and perspective. As such, he is interested in how innovative design can resolve conflicts that arise from the spatial needs of society, with careful consideration for aesthetics, sustainability, and preservation of culture.

During his free time, you can find Amidu at the pool doing some laps, rooting for Real Madrid, listening to Flying Lotus while sketching, whittling down his ever-growing backlog of videogames, and exploring the city with his family.