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local solutions for a sustainable world
At studio OMT architects we aim to contribute through our projects and visions to a sustainable future. We value local traditions and support the empowerment of existing communities. Through connecting with these communities and in combination with our research into local construction methods and resources we develop innovative design solutions. The implementation of sustainable materials, such as timber, is combined with flexible spatial layouts to support long living and adaptable buildings.
10/05-22/11/2025 | venice biennale it
time space existence
africa timber city
visit the time space existence website
20-22/05/2025 | nairobi ke
sustainable construction in africa 2025
innovating across continents through sustainable design
visit the conference website01-02/04/2025 | warsaw pl
Forum Holzbau Poland 2025
optimization of timber design solutions
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22/03/2025 | nairobi ke
conscious cities festival 2025
urban narratives—materials, art, place, and time
visit the festival website03/02/2025 | panel discussion
climate smart forest economy program
learning community session
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23/08/2024 | workshop
nelson mandela university mass timber design workshop
a case of mass timber projects in Africa
watch the workshop online recording24/04/2024 | podcast
charter cities institute
#66 mass timber construction in africa
listen to an animated conversation on timber in Africa
17-18/04/2024 | nairobi ke
east africa property investment summit
alternative building technology panel
Leander to present sustainable timber solutions
9-11/02/2024 | zanzibar tz
sauti za busara festival
african music & timber construction
OMT's timber projects featured to showcase Zanzibar's modern and sustainable future08-11/12/2023 | shanghai cn
lps shanghai
luxury real estate exhibition
The Burj Zanzibar presented as Africa's highlight at this year's event
1/12/2023 | zanzibar tz
Canopy by Hilton Zanzibar the Burj
180 key hotel with conference facilities
Hilton to debut it's boutique lifestyle brand 'Canopy by Hilton' in East Africa21/11/2023 | dar es salaam tz
moyoni bay and skyloft
launch and sales start
CPS and OMT reveal two new projects in Fumba Town, Zanzibar
17/11/2023 | berlin de
architekturdialog international
architektenkammer berlin
Andreas to discuss about new ways of working together and digitalisation in the architectural context16-18/11/2023 | kigali rw
africa's new cities summit
Urban Planning in New Cities
Leander to share insights on the planning of more sustainable urban development
26-28/10/2023 | nairobi ke
woodtech africa
international exhibition for wood & wood working industry
Leander to provide a keynote on timber construction19/07/2023 & 06/09/2023| lagos ng
mass timber construction in nigeria
webinar 1.0 & 4.0
Leander elaborates on the use of timber in East Africa
20/06/2023 | amsterdam nl
houtbouw #9
the maximum potential of timber construction utilized in form and function
Leander to present our work in Zanzibar24/05/2023 | Pergine Valsugana IT
Design for Manufacture and Assembly Conference
the ultimate approach for value engineering
Leander about a low tech approach for Zanzibar
04/05/2023 | lagos ng
lagos architects forum 14.0
mass timber construction in africa
Leander to share our experience from East-Africa06/04/2023 | vilnius lt
structum conference
timber construction in Africa
Andreas to present our work in Zanzibar
28/03/2023 | portland us
mass timber conference
single family house to high-rise
Leander to speak on the panel 'home is where the start is'08/12/2022 | zanzibar tz
vizazi houses assembly start
first complete mass timber housing in Zanzibar
more about the vizazi houses
11/07/2022 | berlin de
international university berlin
housing challenges and opportunities
andreas' input for the architecture students
24/02/2022 | cape town sa
wood conference cape town
CheiChei Living
an equitable housing solution
take a look at Leander's lecture
02/02/2022 | doha qa
architects hub qatar
sustainable community development
relive Leander's hub talk