Architecture Kenya
Residential
Sh383m VP official residence ready
Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka could move into a Sh383 million palatial residence built by the government in December this year. The complex in a 10-acre land comprises of a main house, office block, guesthouse, gazebo/gym, garage/generator house, swimming pool and comptroller’s unit. It also has security unit with an armoury, domestic staff quarters, pergola walkway, pump … Continue reading
Investor takes Nairobi homes higher with Ksh 7bn estate plan
Nairobi’s property market has attracted a fresh Sh7 billion investment that is also expected to change the way Kenyans have traditionally built residential houses. The development, to be located along Thika Highway near the Kasarani sports complex, will give Kenya its tallest residential apartments of up to 18 floors, setting it up to be among … Continue reading
If Your’s is a Slopy Site, You Need to Know this Before you Build – Kenneth Oigo
Flash floods are with us again and, even though they present a big headache to urban dwellers, the greatest danger lies in rural, on-slope settlements. However, builders can avoid the risk of collapsing structures by building retaining walls, which are designed to resist the lateral pressure of soil when there is a desired change in … Continue reading
The Dangers of Buying a House Before it is Built
When Elizabeth Lwali decided to buy a house, she looked for a bargain and found one that she has never regretted. Located in Embakasi, Nairobi, Ms Lwali’s house is a three-bedroom apartment with an en suite master bedroom. Unlike many people who go for a completed house, Ms Lwali, an investment officer with a Nairobi-based … Continue reading
Rise of the Gated Community – Eagle Plains Estate off Mombasa Road
Hidden off Mombasa Road, about 50 metres behind Panari Hotel, lies Eagles Plain — a breathtaking residential housing estate. It is in close proximity to the city centre and industrial area in a mixed zone and on the way to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. According to the architect, Andrew Kimani of FNDA Architecture, the estate … Continue reading
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