Christian Benimana

As the principal and managing director of Mass Design Group in Rwanda, a research-focused architecture studio working on socially driven projects, Benimana, who is also the co-founder of the African Design Centre, believes that architecture is more than just about building design. “It’s about the implementation of a dignifying process that creates long-term impact.’ Through his work with the African Design Centre, he is championing the movement to develop the talent and potential of the next generation of African designers with socially-focused design principles. In a recent TedGlobal Talk, the Rwandan architect stressed the significant need for sustainable new buildings, infrastructure and cities to support the burgeoning population of Africa in the next 30 years.