Cognitions is a shaped by a core team & an extended community working across architecture, engineering, sustainability & design.

FOUNDER

  • Abdul Wasae is the founder of Cognitions, working at the intersection of architecture, construction technology, sustainability and urban regeneration. With an MSc in Building & Architectural Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, his work spans diverse geographies, identifying synergies across disciplines and cultures.

    His work focuses on translating complexity into clear design direction, connecting clients, consultants, researchers, and local partners.

    Wasae is a Living Future Accredited professional, Fitwel Ambassador, and LEED Green Associate, reflecting his commitment to healthier buildings, responsible material choices, and future facing environmental standards.

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ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEER

  • Andrey is a licensed architect with a Master's in Building & Architectural Engineering from Politecnico di Milano. With a Russian-Italian heritage, his work explores circularity, conservation, and visionary planning.

    He balances design with practicality to design solutions that tackle challenges while keeping people at the core. Beyond architecture, he is a swimmer and certified lifeguard.

URBAN RESERACHER

  • Liliana is a "research whisperer," working at the intersection of human experience into spatial intelligence with a background spanning urban planning, psychology, and sociology.

    Based in Australia, her experience includes leading digital integration across large-scale masterplans in Saudi Arabia, stakeholder engagement, innovation commercialisation, building collaborative partnerships connecting government, academia, and industry, and translating research findings into practical policy and design applications.

    She is the founding director of Versitu, a built environment innovation consultancy specialising in evidence-based placemaking and strategic planning.

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ARCHITECT

  • Sofia Ibrahimi is a Moroccan architect working at the crossroads of cultural heritage, material innovation, and environmental sustainability. She holds a master’s degree from the Casablanca School of Architecture, where she researched earthen construction and the rehabilitation of architectural heritage.

    With over six years of experience, including five at Studio KO in Paris and Marrakech, she has contributed to projects across Europe, Morocco, and the Middle East. As founder of SiStudio, her work explores circular construction using natural, renewable, and locally grounded materials such as earth and stone, integrating passive systems and adaptable design to promote ecological and climate-responsive architecture.