About the Studio
A multidisciplinary practice placing people at the center of design.
Naas Nour Creative Studio was founded by architect, artist and researcher Diarietou Nasradine Diop. Working across architecture, art, culture, research and wellbeing, the studio develops projects guided by curiosity, empathy and a deep understanding of human experience.
(01) About the Studio
Naas Nour Creative Studio is a multidisciplinary creative practice based in Dakar, working at the intersection of architecture, art, culture, research and human experience.
We approach design as more than the production of spaces or objects. It is a way of observing, listening, questioning and creating meaningful relationships between people, places and stories.
Our work moves across scales and disciplines, from architecture and interiors to research, artistic practice, cultural projects and creative experiences.
Based in Dakar, the studio works across Africa and beyond through projects, collaborations, research and encounters.
(02) Point of View
Our perspective is shaped by movement, observation and encounter.
Places carry memory. Materials carry knowledge. Architecture carries ways of living.
From Dakar to the places we inhabit, visit, research and learn from, each experience contributes to the way we understand space, identity and human connection.
We are interested in what people feel before they see — in light, material, memory, sound, silence, movement, belonging and the everyday rituals that give places meaning.
For Naas Nour, designing human experiences begins with paying attention.
(03) Vision
To build a future where creativity becomes a tool for inclusion, human connection, cultural transmission and positive social transformation.
(04) Mission
To design projects at the intersection of architecture, art, culture, research and wellbeing that create lasting human impact.
(05) Values
Inclusion
Designing for diverse experiences and abilities.
Humanity
Putting people before objects and systems.
Sensitivity
Paying attention to what is often overlooked.
Culture
Celebrating stories, identities and heritage.
Excellence
Striving for quality, rigor and meaningful outcomes.
Knowledge Sharing
Creating opportunities for learning and transmission.
(06) Practice Beyond the Studio
Architecture is also observation, movement and encounter.
Naas Nour's practice extends beyond commissioned projects through research, fieldwork, workshops, cultural exchange and collaborative learning.
AFI Nomadic African Studio
Accra, Ghana · 2026
A research and learning experience bringing together architectural observation, fieldwork, cultural exchange and critical reflection within the context of Accra.
Founder
Diarietou Nasradine Diop
Architect · Artist · Researcher · Creative Director
Diarietou is a Senegalese architect, artist and creative director whose work explores accessibility, inclusion, sensory experiences and the relationship between people, spaces and communities.
Through architecture, research and creative practice, she develops projects that seek to create meaningful and lasting impact.
Selected Experience & Credentials
- National Diploma in ArchitectureUniversité Ibn Khaldoun, Tunis
- Associate AIA
- AFI Nomadic African StudioAccra, 2026
- Professional registrationOrdre des Architectes du Sénégal — Provisional Registration No. 066-D/24
(07) Network
Naas Nour is founder-led and works with architects, artists, researchers, designers, artisans, consultants and cultural practitioners according to project needs.
We believe that the most meaningful work emerges through collaboration.
Architecture that listens.
Designing what people feel before they see.