The form, function and spirit of any building designed should follow a well thought out study of the region and culture which the building will exist in. As designers you need to immerse yourself in not only the site conditions but the economic, social and political challenges that are faced by the people. Mariam Kamara's principles revolve around community design which pays homage to the architectural style and materiality that is native to the site, whether it be a renovated building or an exterior structure you find her designing with the community in mind. Designs that aim to mitigate homelessness, increase literacy and challenge socio-political and economic issues that Niger faces, but also environmentally through the use of local and recycled materials which as a whole contribute to the crucial ecological and social shift.
