About Hanker
Our Ethos

Building Legacies.

We are a collective of dreamers and doers, reshaping the Ugandan landscape one space at a time.

Born from
Creative Rebellion.

Hanker ignited in 2021 with a singular spark: to make design a transformative force. We saw a landscape ripe for reimagining—not just spaces, but possibilities.

Inspired by Uganda's vibrant spirit and a lineage of boundary-pushing architects, we set out to build more than structures; we set out to build liberation.

Today, we are a dynamic creative powerhouse. We sculpt inspired interiors, craft pulsating landscapes, and offer strategic design alchemy.

Our North Star

Improving life through participating in the creation of beautiful, sustainable spaces.

Our Pledge

To continuously make our environments better, our clients happier, and our world transformative.

Our Journey

2021

The Spark

Hanker is born from a vision to blend community, creativity, and design.

2022

First Foundations

Completed key residential projects establishing our modern Ugandan aesthetic.

2023

Expansion

Portfolio grew to include Beryl’s Residence, defining our minimalist approach.

2024

Innovation

Launched additive manufacturing initiatives and mentorship programs.

The Collective

Architects of
The Unimagined.

Alvin Agira

Alvin Agira

Principal Designer

Alvin is the creative force behind Hanker, driven by a vision to transform Uganda through design. With a passion for collaboration and uplifting creatives, he established Hanker as a home for dreamers, designers, and doers. His work blends traditional African motifs with contemporary minimalist structures to create spaces that feel both new and timeless.

Tricia Mbekeka

Tricia Mbekeka

Lead Interior Designer

Tricia crafts captivating indoor environments, blending style and personality with each project. Her attention to detail allows her to curate spaces that tell a story, using texture, light, and bespoke furniture to create atmospheres that feel both luxurious and lived-in. She specializes in sourcing local materials that age beautifully.

Shafik Matovu

Shafik Matovu

Lead Landscape Designer

Shafik brings the outdoors to life, curating sustainable, beautiful landscapes that connect people with nature. His expertise lies in using native Ugandan flora to create drought-resistant, low-maintenance gardens that serve as serene sanctuaries in urban environments.

Agaba Raymond

Agaba Raymond

Lead Architect

Raymond spearheads innovative architectural projects across Hanker. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for functional elegance, Raymond blends creativity with technical expertise to deliver spaces that inspire and endure. He ensures structural integrity meets aesthetic ambition in every blueprint.

Kyayi Joshua Magero

Kyayi Joshua Magero

Lead Digital Innovation & AI

Joshua leads the technological frontier at Hanker, integrating Artificial Intelligence and parametric design tools into our workflow. He ensures Hanker remains at the cutting edge of digital architecture, optimizing building performance through data-driven design and smart building systems.

Ssekitoleko Reagan

Ssekitoleko Reagan

Lead Visual Design

Reagan translates architectural concepts into compelling visual narratives. As Lead Visual Design, he oversees the brand identity, presentation aesthetics, and the graphical language that communicates Hanker’s bold vision to the world, ensuring every pitch is as beautiful as the building itself.

Patra Namara

Patra Namara

Lead Textile Engineer

Patra bridges the gap between architecture and soft furnishings. Her expertise in fabric technology and pattern design adds a layer of tactile warmth to our interiors, ensuring every curtain, rug, and upholstery piece is custom-selected for durability, comfort, and style.

Eich Hubert

Eich Hubert

Lead 3D Visualisation

Hubert allows our clients to step into the future. Specializing in photorealistic 3D rendering and VR walkthroughs, he brings blueprints to life, allowing clients to experience the light, space, and mood of their project long before construction begins.

Assimwe Alvin

Assimwe Alvin

Lead 3D Visualization & Animation Specialist

Transforming architectural blueprints into breathtaking cinematic realities, they craft visual narratives that allow clients to feel the light, texture, and atmosphere of their spaces long before construction begins. By bridging technical precision with emotional storytelling, they ensure every Hanker design is experienced as a living, breathing environment from day one.

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