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Est. 2012 · Nairobi & Mogadishu

Building the
Future of
East Africa

Architecture and Engineering Consultants

20+ Years Experience
50+ Projects Delivered
4 Countries
18+ Major Clients
Who We Are

Architecture & Engineering
Consultants

TRD Consulting is a multi-disciplinary architecture and engineering consultancy providing end-to-end project delivery services — from feasibility studies and concept design through detailed documentation to construction administration and monitoring.

Founded in 2012 as Geconsult Architecture & Engineering Consultants and rebranded as TRD Consulting in 2018, the firm has built an exceptional track record working with international development organisations, sovereign governments, and private-sector clients across East Africa.

With its principal office in Mogadishu, Somalia and a support office in Nairobi, Kenya, TRD Consulting fully operates throughout Somalia and the wider East African region.

Nairobi, Kenya — 3rd Floor, Nairobi Garage, Spring Valley, General Mathenge Road
Mogadishu, Somalia — Office 02, Busley Apartment, Jubba Street, Bondhere
Hassan Abdisamad Halane
Founder & Principal Architect · Director

A RIBA-chartered architect with over 20 years of progressive experience across the Middle East, Europe, and East Africa. Hassan spent a decade working with world-class UAE developers including EMAAR Properties, Nakheel, and Dubai Properties Group — delivering luxury communities at Arabian Ranches, Palm Jumeirah, and Dubai World Trade Centre.

Under his leadership, TRD Consulting has delivered critical infrastructure for the World Bank, USAID, UNICEF, IOM, and the Federal Government of Somalia, earning a reputation for excellence in post-conflict reconstruction and institutional development.

B.Arch & Planning · MSc Construction Management · Somali-British (Dual National)

RIBA (UK) CSC (UK) Society of Architects (UAE) EDGE (In Progress)
UAE United Kingdom Somalia Kenya
Portfolio

Public Sector Projects

2014
Puntland State House
Puntland Government

Full architectural and multi-disciplinary design works for the proposed Puntland State House in Galkayo, including all structural and MEP disciplines and comprehensive project costing.

Galkayo, Puntland, Somalia
2016 – 2017
IOM Headquarters & Compound
IOM Somalia

Design works across all disciplines for the IOM New Compound, including the IOM Somalia headquarters complex. Full project costing and site supervision throughout construction.

Mogadishu, Somalia
2015
Media Arts & Cultural Centre
IOM Somalia

Large-scale civic and cultural facility encompassing performance spaces, media production studios, galleries, and public gathering areas. Complete architectural, structural, and MEP design.

Mogadishu, Somalia
2015
Governor's Office Rehabilitation
Norwegian Government (SFF)

Comprehensive rehabilitation and modernisation of regional government headquarters including structural repairs, MEP upgrades, and full interior fit-out. Design, costing and site supervision.

Dhusamareeb, Galmudug, Somalia
2016
Barawe Football Stadium
IOM Somalia – SSI Programme

Sports facility design including grandstands, changing rooms, floodlighting, and associated infrastructure. Full multi-disciplinary design works and project costing.

Barawe, South West State, Somalia
2023 – 2025
Iftiin Peace Hub
MASS Group / USAID (via Adaptiv Architecture)

Served as Architect of Record for this USAID-funded community peacebuilding and vocational training facility. Coordinated design, site surveys, Bill of Quantities, and contractor procurement.

Abudwak, Somalia
Portfolio

Private Sector Projects

2019
Residential Apartments, Parklands
Private Developer

Multi-unit residential development encompassing full architectural design, structural coordination, MEP integration, and regulatory approval for a contemporary apartment complex in Nairobi.

Parklands, Nairobi, Kenya
Ongoing
Somali Embassy Rehabilitation
Somali Federal Government

Production of architectural, structural, and MEP design drawings along with Bill of Quantities for the rehabilitation of the Somali Embassy in Nairobi. Currently ongoing.

Nairobi, Kenya
Ongoing
Kismayo Orphanage & Children's Centre
Private / NGO

Purpose-built child welfare facility including dormitories, classrooms, play areas, and administrative spaces. Full architectural design, structural coordination, and Bill of Quantities.

Kismayo, Jubaland, Somalia
2019
Proposed Office Block
Private Developer

Production of full architectural, structural, and MEP design drawings along with Bill of Quantities for a proposed commercial office block development in central Mogadishu.

Mogadishu, Somalia
Ongoing
UN Compound Office & Accommodation
DENSOM Consulting

Design of a proposed office and accommodation block within the UN Compound in Mogadishu. Multi-disciplinary design package including architectural, structural, MEP, and Bill of Quantities.

Mogadishu, Somalia
2019
Kaharo Water Supply Project
Sustainability Ltd / GWETHPRO Investments

Technical assessment of water resources, environmental impact assessment, engineering drawings, and Bill of Quantities for water supply infrastructure development in Kenya.

Kaharo, Nyeri & Tigoni, Kenya
Trusted By

Our Clients

A track record built with some of the world's most respected international organisations, governments, and institutions.

USAID
UKAID
IOM
AECOM
DAI
COOPI
DFID UK
Dahabshiil
Médecins Sans Frontières
Puntland State
South West State
Somali Federal Gov.
MASS Group USA
Somali Police Force
African Express Airways
Adaptiv Architecture
DT Global
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Contact Us

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Office Nairobi, Kenya
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Address
3rd Floor, Nairobi Garage – Spring Valley
The Promenade, General Mathenge Road
Nairobi, Kenya
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Head Office Mogadishu, Somalia
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Address
Office 02, Busley Apartment
Jubba Street – Bondhere
Mogadishu, Somalia
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