People

Dark Gummich (Managing Director APC Tanzania) is a registered architect in Tanzania (AQRB) and in Germany (AK Hessen). Dark has been operating in the East African building sector since 2004. After working on behalf of German development agencies for several years, he built up Architectural Pioneering Consultants Ltd. in Dar es Salaam.

Gunter Klix (Managing Director APC Switzerland) is a registered architect in Switzerland (SIA) and in Tanzania (AQRB). Having designed and implemented high-profile buildings in several countries of Europe and East Africa, Gunter leads APCs design departments. Apart from professional practice, he is also involved in academia. Currently, he lectures at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences (HSLU) and Ardhi University Dar es Salaam.

Irene Matafu (Registered Architect) holds a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from Ardhi University in Dar es Salaam. She is an AQRB registered architect in Tanzania.

Comfort Mosha (Director) holds a Masters’ Degree in Resource Efficiency in Architecture and Planning from Hafen City University (HCU) Hamburg/Germany and a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM). She is a registered architect in Tanzania (AQRB). Beyond her responsibilities in the firm, she is a founding partner of ANZA magazine and a mentor to young Tanzanian professionals in the construction industry.

Magdalena Msimbe (Registered Architect) holds a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from Ardhi University in Dar es Salaam. She is an AQRB registered architect in Tanzania.

Lucas Sager (Director) holds a Masters’ Degree in Architecture from Lucerne University of Applied Sciences/Switzerland and a Diploma as a draughtsman. He is a registered architect in Switzerland (SIA) and Tanzania (AQRB). Prior to joining APC, Lucas has worked as an architect in Switzerland and Tanzania for several years, while teaching as an assistant lecturer in the Master's course at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences (HSLU).

Prof. Annika Seifert (Head of Research) is a registered architect in Switzerland. As a co-founder of DARCH Dar es Salaam Centre for Architectural Heritage she has spearheaded numerous initiatives on East African architectural history. Additionally, Annika pursues high-profile activities in academia, currently as Chair of Architecture and Energy at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences (HSLU).

Simon England (Advisory Board) is a Construction Project Manager with several decades of experience in East Africa. Simon advises and trains APC teams in project management matters.

Team Register: APC relies on a team of dedicated and competent architects, project managers, and office staff. The following register shows all current and past members of our team in chronological order.
Comfort Mosha (director since 2020), Anitah Hakika, Scholastica Nanyaro, John Paul Senyonyi, Emmanuel Kashokye, Franklin Kasumba, Josephine Lueders, Peter Stocker, Annika Seifert, Michael Kobold, Aurelie Schmitt, Emilie van Look, Keziah Ayikoru, Janeth Juvenary, Mufaddal Nagree, Pieter Burssens, Mosses Enne, Upendo Mpogole, Mafuru Kurwijila, Matthew Gugai, Siti Sheuya, Naroka Njau, Carolin Rinker, Yusra Nkya, Lucas Sager (director since 2020), Gabriel Musa Kidunda, Leandra Nick Lyimo, Cikay Richards, Sabina Furger, Floriana Roman, Michael Minja, Manuella Akinyi, Hafsa Selemani, Christina Riester, Mariam Abbas, Petrina Salema, Herman Kawea, Said Asbawi, Irene Matafu, Patricia Bandora, Alphonce Ouma, Magdalena Msimbe, Ingrid Rasmussen, Elizabeth Ng'imba, Diana Naivasha, Doreen Fred, Catherine Mrema, Elia Ngalu, Gloria Mushi, Paulina Stanley, Goodluck Ngoda, Keneth Rwezaula, Nadia Christ, Talephiona Rajabu, Doreen Mwanauta, Maame Prempeh, Dominika Placek, Pooja Bangera, Luqman Alimasi, Queen Rugaimukamu, Sebastian Pfammatter, Maria Joao, Jackson Ijumba, Herbert Mbowe.

Profile

Architectural Pioneering Consultants Ltd. is incorporated and fully registered with the Tanzanian Investment Centre (TIC) and with the Board of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of the United Republic of Tanzania (AQRB), a pre-condition to implement building projects in Tanzania.

The high quality professional and educational profile of our management guarantees absolute precision handling your assignment. We understand the needs of international clients, non-governmental organizations as well as discerning local customers and government bodies. Meanwhile, our long-term experience in the Tanzanian construction sector ensures reliable and resilient management and implementation of your project on site.

APC pursues a value-based approach. In a professional environment which often aims at short term profit both in concept and implementation, APC focuses on transparency and good governance. We strive for solutions which are robust and durable as well as technically, ecologically and socially sustainable within the East African context. Understanding architecture as a motor of development, we carry out theoretical and practical research in the field of construction techniques and building materials in cooperation with the industry, academic partners or professional bodies. We are committed to technical knowledge transfer to local partners, both within and beyond our own enterprise.

Contact

info@apc-tz.com

Architectural Pioneering Consultants Ltd.
P.O. Box 105 660
Off Kimweri Avenue, Msasani Mwisho
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

+255 (0) 22 2600 674

Architectural Pioneering Consultants GmbH
Geerenweg 2
8048 Zürich, Switzerland

+41 (0) 44 586 1716

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Jobs

APC posts job openings on the instagram account. We also welcome spontaneous written applications (including at least a CV, a letter of motivation and a brief PDF portfolio).
Please submit to jobs@apc-tz.com.