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NOIR/FORM

Architecture for spaces that refuse to disappear

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NOIR/FORM

Architecture for spaces that refuse to disappear

View Our Work

The curved facade of Axel Towers in Copenhagen against a bright sky

We design spaces

that exist somewhere

between structure

and atmosphere.

We design spaces

that exist somewhere

between structure

and atmosphere.

a man sitting at a desk drawing on a piece of paper

NOIR/FORM is an independent architecture studio focused on creating contemporary spaces with a strong sense of place. We approach architecture as more than the arrangement of walls, materials, and structures — we consider how light moves through a room, how people experience a threshold, and how a building changes throughout the day.

Our work is guided by restraint, material honesty, and a belief that the most memorable spaces do not need to compete for attention. From private residences to cultural environments, we create architecture that is deliberate, atmospheric, and designed to remain relevant long after its first impression.

Spaces shaped by light, material,

and the way people move through them.

Spaces shaped by light, material,

and the way people move through them.

HOUSE N/01

Private Residence

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2026

A private residence organized around courtyards, controlled light, and a continuous relationship between interior and exterior.

HOUSE N/01

Private Residence

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2026

A private residence organized around courtyards, controlled light, and a continuous relationship between interior and exterior.

Modern building interior with atrium and stairs

CONCRETE / LIGHT

Cultural Space

Nairobi, Kenya

2025

A study in raw concrete and natural illumination, designed to make changing light an integral part of the experience

CONCRETE / LIGHT

Cultural Space

Nairobi, Kenya

2025

A study in raw concrete and natural illumination, designed to make changing light an integral part of the experience

A modern house with stone walls and wooden accents behind a low brick fence

MONOLITH HOUSE

Private Residence

Kigali, Rwanda

2025

A compact residential structure defined by solid volumes, deep openings, and carefully framed views of the surrounding landscape.

MONOLITH HOUSE

Private Residence

Kigali, Rwanda

2025

A compact residential structure defined by solid volumes, deep openings, and carefully framed views of the surrounding landscape.

We don't begin with buildings.
We begin with how a space should feel.

and the way people move through them.

We don't begin with buildings.
We begin with how a space should feel.

and the way people move through them.

Every project begins with a question: what should this space make possible? We study its surroundings, the movement of light, the materials available, and the people who will inhabit it. From there, form follows purpose — not convention

01 FORM

We believe form should have a reason to exist. Proportion, structure, openings, and volumes are carefully considered to create spaces that feel intentional rather than decorative.

02 LIGHT

Light is not something we add to architecture. It is one of its materials. We use shadow, reflection, and changing natural light to give spaces a sense of depth and movement throughout the day

03 SILENCE

Not every element needs to demand attention. We value restraint, allowing materials, proportions, and empty space to speak for themselves. The result is architecture that feels considered rather than overstated.

HOUSE N/01

A house shaped by light, shadow, and the spaces between them

Private Residence

· Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

· 2026

· Area - 420 m²

House N/01 is a private residence organized around a series of interconnected courtyards. Rather than separating the interior from its surroundings, the design uses openings, changing levels, and carefully positioned volumes to create a continuous relationship between inside and outside.

Concrete, timber, and natural stone form a restrained material palette, while natural light changes the character of each space throughout the day.

Our statement

“Architecture isn't about filling space.
It's about deciding what deserves to remain.”

NOIR/FORM

STUDIO PRINCIPLE

NOIR/FORM

STUDIO PRINCIPLE

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Architecture & Creative Direction

· Addis Ababa · Nairobi · Kigali

· Addis Ababa

· Nairobi

· Kigali

NOIR/FORM

NOIR/FORM

We design spaces

that exist somewhere

between structure

and atmosphere.

We design spaces

that exist somewhere

between structure

and atmosphere.

Spaces shaped by light, material,

and the way people move through them.

Spaces shaped by light, material,

and the way people move through them.

HOUSE N/01

HOUSE N/01

CONCRETE / LIGHT

CONCRETE / LIGHT

MONOLITH HOUSE

MONOLITH HOUSE

We don't begin with buildings. We begin with how a space should feel.

and the way people move through them.

We don't begin with buildings. We begin with how a space should feel.

and the way people move through them.

01

FORM

02

LIGHT

03

SILENCE

HOUSE N/01

HOUSE N/01

HOUSE N/01

Have a space in mind?

Have a space in mind?

We don't begin with buildings.
We begin with how a space should feel.

We don't begin with buildings.
We begin with how a space should feel.