KUKUA (Swahili for "to grow") is a design studio based in Zanzibar, Tanzania, founded by French designer Emmanuel Babled.
We create contemporary furniture, interiors and bespoke projects by bringing together design, architecture, craftsmanship and material research. Every project is developed through close collaboration with artisans, manufacturers and local production networks across East Africa and Europe.
WE DESIGN
WE WORK FOR
→ Hotels & Hospitality
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→ Architects & Interior Designers
____________________________________________________________________→ Cultural Institutions
____________________________________________________________________ → Private Clients
____________________________________________________________________ → Developers
____________________________________________________________________→ Brands
WE COLLABORATE WITH
Artisans & Craftspeople
Manufacturers
Social Enterprises
NGOs & Cultural Organisations
Local Workshops
Design Studios
WE BELIEVE
Every project begins with its context.
We study the materials, people and craft traditions of a place, then develop contemporary design solutions that respect and build upon them.
