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β THE CHALLENGE:
Uniform ceiling heights feel monotonous and oppressive.
π‘ THE SOLUTION:
Vary ceiling heights within rooms β low over intimate areas (6β7 ft), high over social/living areas (9β12 ft) β to match mood and function.
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Design & build.
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βWe cannot design African futures using European templates."
In our quest for progress, let's root our architecture in African narratives; blending tradition with innovation to create spaces that truly resonate with our people and places.
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They estimated the population will reach a "desirable size" of 300,000 in 1975.
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In African homes, where families grow and change, shouldn't our buildings flex with them?
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This video shows what 105 Square Metres means.
Most people are not able to spartially conceive space and translate what Y Square Metres means.
Chinese are selling it for 12.3m
Meaning, their rate per square metre at the point of selling is Kes. 117,142.8
This
Architectural showdown:
Bungalow vs Maisonette in Kenyan real estate
1. Bungalows shine in simplicity and quick construction
2. Maisonettes excel in modern designs and vertical expansion
Which style elevates your vision?
Let's discuss!
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Less is more philosophy pushes for innovative, clutter-free designs.
Most of African concepts had great detail and ornament. How do we reconcile this with our modern https://t.co/bsMNHNAlcu
Building your first home in Kenya?
Assemble the right team:
Hire a certified architect for innovative designs.
Choose experienced contractors with local references.
Talk to a structural engineer.
Have you heard about project managers?
Donβt forget you
For a 100 square metre bungalow, budget KES 5,473,000 excluding external works (fencing, gates, landscaping, parking, manholes, and septic tanks).
Add costs for approvals and land rates.
Add consultancy fees (architect, quantity surveyor, engineer, mechanical
We still have the responsibility to tell the man on the ground Kes. 2,500 matters in their home ownership journey.
We are still for The People.
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Design and Build
Studios.
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