MSOMA Architects is a London and Nairobi-based architecture studio led by Bushra Mohamed. We design with cultural intelligence, drawing on global spatial traditions and translating them with care. Our spaces are grounded, atmospheric, and deeply connected to the people who use them.
Our process is rooted in rigorous research, with a commitment to environmentally responsible design that considers both carbon impact and the social context. Whether working on housing, cultural exhibitions, or public spaces, we design with adaptability and clarity, using modular systems and local materials.
Our portfolio includes the Venice Biennale, the V&A, the Design Museum and Somerset House, as well as residential and public realm projects. With a mixed-heritage perspective and a global outlook, we bring nuance and depth to every scale.
MSOMA means 'reader' in Swahili. We see the architect as someone who observes, listens and learns — and builds from there.
For further enquiries, information or to get in touch about a project or collaboration, please email us at architects@msoma.co.uk
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Studio 40 Brockwell Court
London, United Kingdom
SW2 1NA
Captain Mungai Street
PO Box 16396
Nairobi, Kenya
Team
Bushra Mohamed Director
Bushra Mohamed grew up between Kenya and the UK. She is of Yemeni, Kikuyu and Scottish heritage. Her experiences drive her open-minded and curious practice, finding inspiration in the complex histories of migration. Bushra is an External Examiner at University of Cambridge, Design & Critical Practice Tutor at the London School of Architecture and Lecturer at Kingston School of Art. Since 2023, She is a member of the Kingston Placemaking Panel as well as an advisory board member at Eastside Projects. She was named a RIBAJ Rising Star in 2020.
Nele Bergmans Associate
Nele Bergmans is an artist and architect. Born in Antwerp, Belgium, she studied a Master in Architecture at KU Leuven in Ghent, Belgium and a Master in Fine Arts at UAL Camberwell in London. Working at the cross-over between architecture and art, she is interested in the expressions of materials and assemblages, with a focus on softness and femininity.
Past
Shobha Narendran, Elliott Wang, Ismail Hamid, Oluwademilade Oyeyinka, Richard Aina, Tioluwalase Delight Olojede.
Clients
London Borough of Waltham Forest
London Borough of Hillingdon
Collaborators
MSOMA Architects is a London and Nairobi-based architecture studio led by Bushra Mohamed. We design with cultural intelligence, drawing on global spatial traditions and translating them with care. Our spaces are grounded, atmospheric, and deeply connected to the people who use them.
Our process is rooted in rigorous research, with a commitment to environmentally responsible design that considers both carbon impact and the social context. Whether working on housing, cultural exhibitions, or public spaces, we design with adaptability and clarity, using modular systems and local materials.
Our portfolio includes the Venice Biennale, the V&A, the Design Museum and Somerset House, as well as residential and public realm projects. With a mixed-heritage perspective and a global outlook, we bring nuance and depth to every scale.
MSOMA means 'reader' in Swahili. We see the architect as someone who observes, listens and learns — and builds from there.
For further enquiries, information or to get in touch about a project or collaboration, please email us at architects@msoma.co.uk
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Studio 40 Brockwell Court
London, United Kingdom
SW2 1NA
Captain Mungai Street
PO Box 16396
Nairobi, Kenya
Team
Bushra Mohamed Director
Bushra Mohamed grew up between Kenya and the UK. She is of Yemeni, Kikuyu and Scottish heritage. Her experiences drive her open-minded and curious practice, finding inspiration in the complex histories of migration. Bushra is an External Examiner at University of Cambridge, Design & Critical Practice Tutor at the London School of Architecture and Lecturer at Kingston School of Art. Since 2023, She is a member of the Kingston Placemaking Panel as well as an advisory board member at Eastside Projects. She was named a RIBAJ Rising Star in 2020.
Nele Bergmans Associate
Nele Bergmans is an artist and architect. Born in Antwerp, Belgium, she studied a Master in Architecture at KU Leuven in Ghent, Belgium and a Master in Fine Arts at UAL Camberwell in London. Working at the cross-over between architecture and art, she is interested in the expressions of materials and assemblages, with a focus on softness and femininity.
Past
Shobha Narendran, Elliott Wang, Ismail Hamid, Oluwademilade Oyeyinka, Richard Aina, Tioluwalase Delight Olojede.
Clients
London Borough of Waltham Forest
London Borough of Hillingdon
Collaborators