
Dzormo (Naa) Cofie
Founder · Design Principal
Professional Profile
Dzormo (Naa) Cofie is the founder and design leader of Cofie Architecture & Urban Design, an architectural firm dedicated to the study and creation of sustainable, resilient, and culturally responsive environments. Her practice is grounded in the belief that architecture functions as essential long-term infrastructure.
Her leadership integrates rigorous urban research with design strategy, focusing on how public spaces can bridge the gap between community memory and environmental necessity. By operating between the distinct urban contexts of Accra and New York, she facilitates a unique comparative approach to modern architecture.
Education
Columbia University
Master of Science - MS, Architecture and Urban Design
Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation (GSAPP)
KNUST
Bachelor of Architecture
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Practice Interests
- Sustainable Architecture
- Public Realm Design
- Urban Resilience
- Cultural Continuity