Betsegaw Tamene
Architect and design strategist focused on shaping thoughtful spaces, experiences, and design-led solutions.
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Ahaa Architects is a multidisciplinary design studio based in Addis Ababa, built by a group of architects and designers with a shared approach to work, measured, collaborative, and grounded in context.
The studio was formed out of a desire to practice differently: to work with greater clarity, to stay closely engaged with each project, and to build relationships that extend beyond individual commissions. That foundation continues to shape how we operate today.
Our team brings together different perspectives and strengths, but is unified by a commitment to thoughtful design and careful execution.
We value listening as much as making, and see design as a process of understanding, refining, and giving form to ideas over time.
Ahaa continues to grow through this shared discipline, quietly and consistently, with a focus on work that is considered, responsible, and lasting.
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