“ I am convinced that beauty reveals itself naturally and cannot be artificially created. “

Soumia masmoudi

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  • ““Ellearchitecture and Soumia did a wonderful and encompassing job at advising, drawing and providing expert advice on how to execute a permaculture garden.”

    Fatma Al Khater, Qatar

  • Soumia is an amazing professional and a very warm person, very easy to work with. Her designs are made with the highest standards and always taking into consideration the client’s requirements.

    Vicky Damalou, Hadiqa Compagny, Qatar

  • When we sought an architect capable of bringing our vision to life, Soumia quickly and spontaneously joined our project. Her profound knowledge, humanity, and sensitivity enabled her to immediately understand our wishes and transform them into reality. Soumia's experience, listening skills, and immense availability were a gift to us. She dedicated all her qualities to our family and professional project, Hippo Farm.

    Olivier And Catherine Peix, Hippo Farm, Vietnam

  • Soumia immediately grasped the essence of our project and made a proposal that seduced us with its originality, creativity, and ease of implementation. The result adds a unique touch to our venue that catches the eye of every new visitor. We are deeply satisfied with our collaboration with Soumia both professional and Humain side.

    Jaqueline Ahmed, Maitri Studio, Senegale

  • Soumia was deeply involved in every aspect of the project, ensuring that every decision made aligns with the values of sustainability and environmental respect. Her ability to leverage local resources and honor traditional know-how is particularly admirable and contributes to creating project that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also respectful of the environment and local communities.

    KulumBari Farm, Senegal

Learn more about Soumia Masmoudi

After completing her Master of Architecture and Urban Planning in 2004, Soumia went on to acquire extensive experience in the field. Her design approach is grounded in authentic, thoughtful, and holistic solutions aimed at contributing to the overall health and well-being of the environment and the local community.

From creating unique places in various countries to implementing innovative eco-friendly projects, she has continually sought to advance the conversation around sustainability and permaculture education. 

What excites me about architecture is the responsibility we have to shape peoples environement—to create spaces that disturb less and impact more.

Having opened her own studio, ellearchitecture, in 2011, Soumia embarked on a successful and prolific professional career, working on different projects in France, Qatar, Algeria, Vietnam, and Senegal. Her focus has been on promoting eco-tourism and educational initiatives, dedicating her career to creating human spaces and habitats that exist in harmony with nature.

Notable projects

Hippo Fram in Vietnam, Permaculture Gardens at Heenat Salma Farm in Qatar, and the Pedagogical Garden in the center of Algeria and Kulunbari farm in Senegal.

In addition to her professional practice, Soumia has been a devoted advocate for sustainability education since 2004, when she won the 1st prize in the international Urban Planning competition "Atelier international of Cergy Pontoise" in France. She has curated several exhibitions in Qatar, China, and Vietnam, and has delivered numerous lectures and workshops on residential design, environmental management, and permaculture. Furthermore, she actively participates in conferences and events around the world.

Through her work, Soumia has become renowned for using her unique design approach to mitigate the impact of climate change on our planet.