ARCHITERRE designs contemporary architecture rooted in West Africa's materials and expertise — sustainable by nature, distinctive by design.
Sébenicoro Residence · Bamako, Mali
Founded in 2008 by Mariam SY, ARCHITERRE is one of the few firms in West Africa combining technical mastery of Compressed Earth Block construction, international standards experience, and a rigorous bioclimatic approach across all project types.
View our workTrained at CRATerre-ENSAG laboratory (Grenoble) — the world reference in earth construction. Full command of stabilisation, structural design and finishes specific to Compressed Earth Block buildings.
Orientation, natural ventilation and thermal mass integrated from the very first sketch. Summer comfort without air conditioning — measurable savings over the building's lifetime.
From brief to handover: schematic design, preliminary design, tender documents, construction supervision and commissioning managed in-house. A single point of contact for institutional clients and private owners alike.
Active member of ICOMOS, UIA and FACT Sahel. Partnerships with European and African firms. Proven experience with World Bank, AFD, ICRC and UN agency procurement procedures.
They trusted us
LIFE School · Sibiribougou, Bamako
Flagship project · Ongoing · School facility
Sibiribougou, Bamako · ARCHITERRE — lead contractor
A large-scale international school combining CEB, natural stone and solar panels — designed for thermal comfort and long-term sustainability in the heart of Bamako.
School facility · CEB
Red Cross · Bamako, Mali
Full project management · CEB construction
High-end residence
Private client · Bamako, Mali
Full project management · Bioclimatic design
Infrastructure · Industrial facility
Énergie du Mali (EDM) · Timbuktu
Architecture & construction supervision
Real estate development
Private development · Sébenicoro, Bamako
Contemporary architecture · 2015–2020
Heritage restoration
Kolenze · Mali
Conservation · Traditional techniques
Restoration · UNESCO Heritage
Mopti · Mali
Restoration · Earth architecture
Six structured phases built around one conviction: every architectural decision must be justified by the climate, the available materials, and the actual use of the building.
Phase 1
In-depth analysis of client expectations, budget and site. Translating the need into a clear, realistic and strategic programme — the foundation on which everything rests.
Phase 2
Spatial and volumetric proposals with bioclimatic integration from the outset. Orientation and ventilation shape the project — not the other way around.
Phase 3
Technical development, material selection, cost optimisation. Assembly and submission of the planning application.
Phase 4
Detailed execution drawings, coordination with structural and MEP engineers. Full technical sign-off before works begin on site.
Phase 5
Quality, cost and schedule control. Coordination of all parties, proactive risk management with regular site presence.
Phase 6
Works completion, building handover and guidance on sustainable operation and long-term maintenance.
Mariam SY · Architect, Chief Executive Officer
Licensed Architect · CEO, ARCHITERRE SARL
Architecture graduate of ISA Victor Horta (ULB Brussels), specialised at the CRATerre-ENSAG laboratory in Grenoble — the world reference in earth construction. Twenty years of projects across West Africa, from ICRC humanitarian missions to contemporary real estate in Bamako. Her conviction: earth is not a substitute material. It is the most demanding choice — and the most honest.
Education
ISA Victor Horta, ULB Brussels · Specialisation CRATerre-ENSAG Grenoble
Professional commitments
Secretary General, ICOMOS Mali · Member UIA · President & Co-founder, FACT Sahel Network
Areas of expertise
Earth architecture, public facilities, built heritage conservation, bioclimatic housing
Offices
Sébenicoro, Bamako (Mali) · Riviera Palmeraie, Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire)
Donors & international organisations
Diplomatic missions & private sector
Whether it's an institutional tender, a private residence or a collaboration between firms — every project deserves careful listening before any proposal.
Mali — Headquarters
Villa A2, Résidence Woyanko 1 · ATRIUM, Sébenicoro, Bamako
+223 44 51 90 91 · contact@a-architerre.com
Côte d'Ivoire — Branch office
Immeuble MBS, Appt. R1 · Cocody, Riviera Palmeraie, Abidjan
+225 07 59 981 699