Aden Adde International Airport by Eng. Hafsa Abdulrahman Mohamed

On May 6, 2025 the Department of Architecture recently hosted a compelling special lecture tailored for fourth-year architecture students, delivered by the distinguished Eng. Hafsa Abdulrahman Mohamed. The lecture focused on airport design guidelines, offering both theoretical foundations and practical insights a critical learning moment for students preparing to tackle their own design projects.

Centered around the Aden Adde International Airport as a case study, Eng. Hafsa guided students through the key principles of airport planning and infrastructure. Her session emphasized the importance of functionality, passenger flow, safety standards, and spatial organization in modern airport design. Through detailed analysis, she illustrated how technical standards are applied in real-world scenarios, enriching the students’ understanding of both design challenges and professional expectations.

One of the standout aspects of the lecture was its ability to bridge academic learning with hands-on experience. By grounding the discussion in a local and familiar context — Mogadishu’s own Aden Adde International Airport students were able to visualize and engage more deeply with the complexities of large-scale architectural projects.

The lecture also sparked critical thinking and dialogue among students, inspiring them to approach their own airport design assignments with a fresh perspective and a clearer understanding of what is expected in professional architectural practice.

Events like this continue to enhance the academic journey by connecting students with experts in the field, providing them with tools, insights, and real-world context that textbooks alone cannot offer.