Abdul-Rauf Issahaque is a Ghanaian architectural designer and researcher dedicated to sustainable design and space efficiency. Born in Wa, Ghana, in 1992, Abdul-Rauf trained as an architect at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, graduating with distinction in his design thesis in 2018.
His approach to design is inspired by how space interacts with its immediate surrounding, taking into account presented opportunities without compromising the importance of nature. His search for clarity in design and truly sustainable interventions guides him through his design process and signature style which emphasizes the elegance in simplicity and the authentic aesthetics in pure materiality.
Abdul-Rauf’s interest in urban research focuses on a critical approach to the multi-faceted complexities between the natural and built environment. He joined the Applied Foreign Affairs – a[FA] as a student in 2018 and currently works on other a[FA] projects. He also collaborates with JustGhana in its charity and infrastructural reach out to less privileged communities in Ghana including the fight against climate change.
Contact
Email: aissahaque@gmail.com
Phone: +233546906685
I believe in simplicity, authentic aesthetics, and pure materiality