• Comment: Tune down the praises. She’s simply a Chadian architect not “a trailblazing architect.” Best, Reading Beans, Duke of Rivia 12:08, 1 March 2026 (UTC)


Hayatte Abderahim Ndiaye is a Chadian architect.[1][2] Ndiaye is recognised as the country’s first woman to enter the profession. She serves as President of the National Order of Architects of Chad (ONAT)[3][4], where she advocates for sustainable housing initiatives at both national and regional levels.[5][6][7]

Career

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After earning her degree in June 2006 from the Victor Horta Higher Institute of Architecture in Brussels[8], Ndaiye launched her architectural career in Paris, gaining her first professional experience at the firm Architecture Studio. With more than thirteen years of professional experience, Ndiaye has been a committed advocate for environmentally responsive architecture tailored to Chad’s climate. Her work has earned international acknowledgment, and she continues to promote Sahelian architecture on global platforms such as then “Habitat Durable au Sahel”.[9][10][11] She founded Hayatt Architecture based in N’Djamena, Chad.[12]

Beyond her architectural practice, she leads the Association of Women Daring to Succeed and Fight for Equity (FORCE), reflecting her commitment to advancing women’s empowerment in her community.[13] On January 26, 2024, she was appointed as Advisor to the Prime Minister of Chad on Territorial Planning, Housing, and Urban Development.[14]

References

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  1. Column, Africans (2024-03-31). "50 Influential African Women Architects". Africans Column. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  2. Preussen, Tatiana von (2024-02-07). "Book review: 100 Women Architects in Practice". The Architects’ Journal. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  3. ONAT, ADMIN (2024-01-29). "Nomination de Mme HAYATTE ABDERAHIM NDIAYE, architecte à la primature". ONAT (in French). Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  4. Soulyemane, Torbo (2023-07-09). "Tchad: Hayatte Ndiaye entre à l'Union Internationale des Architectes, une première au Tchad". Le N'Djam Post (in French). Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  5. BD, Admin (2024-07-03). "50 influential African women architects". Building & Decor. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  6. Ndungidi, Patrick (2020-07-29). "Les « bâtisseuses », 11 femmes architectes qui redéfinissent l'architecture urbaine en Afrique". African Shapers (in French). Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  7. Ravenscroft, Tom; Harriss, Harriet; House, Naomi; Parrinder, Monika (2025). 100 Women Architects in Practice. RIBA Publishing. pp. XV. ISBN 978-1915722706.
  8. "TEDxMoursal". www.ted.com. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  9. "African Cities Insights I Interview with Hayatte Ndiaye, President of the national order of architects of Chad". AIN website. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  10. "Tchad: comment faire pour que les plus pauvres arrivent à bien se loger?". RFI (in French). 2022-05-08. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  11. "Africans Column Announces the 2025 Edition of 50 Influential African Women Architects". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  12. "Governance - Hayatte Ndiaye". International Union of Architects. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
  13. "Tchad: le régime crée ses propres organisations de la société civile | UnMondeAvenir" (in French). Retrieved 2026-02-28.
  14. "TEDxMoursal". www.ted.com. Retrieved 2026-02-28.