2021
WORK EXPERIENCE: 2015 - Architectural Intern, ArchLink Kenya 2016 - 2018 - Architectural Intern, City County of Nairobi 2019 - 2021 - Architectural Intern, Planning Systems Services Ltd.
EDUCATION: 2012 - High School Certificate, Strathmore School MACHARIA ISAAC MUTHONDU
2021 - Bachelor of Architectural Studies
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ABOUT ME: An architecture student from Kenya. I am a creative and intense worker passionate about design and the real world applications of Architecture. In addition to creativity I bring a positive perspective in problem solving as well as teamwork. I am also proficient in visualization and 3d modelling.
CONTACT: muthondumacharia@gmail.com
SKILLS & SOFTWARES: Hand sketching 3d Modelling Graphic Design
ArchiCAD: Revit: Adobe Photoshop: Adobe Illustrator: Adobe Lightroom: Adobe InDesign: SketchUp: AutoCAD:
Team Coordination Photography Design Ideation
CONTENTS:
2021 PORTFOLIO
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INTERIOR DESIGN
HOUSING
CONFERENCE CENTRE
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CONSERVATION
PHOTOGRAPHY
OTHER
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INTERIOR DESIGN CHALLENGES: • • • •
SITE SLOPE LOCATING STAFF AND KITCHEN ACCESS POINTS ISOLATING NOISE KEEPING SECURITY WHILE ATTRACTING USERS
SOLUTIONS: •
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2021 PORTFOLIO
PROVIDING ACCESS THROUGH UPPER LEVEL PARKING AT THE SITE PROVIDES ADEQUATE LEVELS FOR LOADING YARD AND KITCHEN ACCESS BY STAFF USING ACOUSTIC PANELS ON THE CEILING TO ABSORB NOISE FROM USERS PROVIDES ACOUSTIC COMFORT FOR THE REST OF THE CAMPUS HAVING ONE SINGULAR ACCESS POINT FOR USERS AS WELL AS A SECURITY SCREEN AT THE CAMPUS MAIN ENTRANCE
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Main access points
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2021 PORTFOLIO
Services & Staff access
Pedestrian access
SITE PLAN
SITE PLAN
Loading zone
Outdoor seating
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ZONE 01: AIR ZONE
SOLUTIONS:
ENTRY
This zone is characterized by light coloured finishes and loose seating. This is done to encourage a high turnover of customers for the restaurant.
N MANAGEMENT:
ation into and out of the restaurant while interference with the rest of the operations ing was the hardest challenge here. The es this by isolating staff related functions to e of the site and public users to the northen
preparation area
HEAD CHEF’S OFFICE
Bar style stools are located closest to the entrance to enable quick access into and out of the cafeteria after a quick meal in between classes.
ENTRY
cooking island drainage at 1:4 gradient
RECEPTION
hexagonal grey ceramic tiles floor finish
SERVERY
cooking island preparation area
ea also doubles as the examination hall during the school cirriculum. Keeping noise from g areas away from this area is paramount period as the hall is used as a study area ongoing. This is mitigated by the use of panels as well as having the larger groups of southern side of the restaurant, far enough e to dissipate. Alternatively the outdoor ed from the elements and can provide an ssion area.
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non slip ceramic tiles ff
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ZONE 02: VINE ZONE EXHIBITION HALL
Here the customers can dine in groups of 8. This number is ideal for group discussions and can be utilized for study sessions as well as a group of friends.
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01 wash area CUTLERY STORE
UTILITIES CLOSET COLD STORE
It is characterized by the hanging light fixtures that mimic vines in the forest. The zone is located here to attract larger groups of customers and can spend more than one hour here.
KITCHEN
SHWR LADIES CHANGING ROOM W.C.
non slip ceramic tiles ff VEGETABLE STORE
blue ceramic tiles ff non slip ceramic tiles ff
ATING NUMBERS
SHWR
l setting it is important to provide seating for people or more. This is provided for in the ment: having small groups (1-4 people) closer nd the larger spaces allocated towards large outdoor benches allowing for up to 10 people
INDOOR DINING
Located near the glazed edge of the ADD building allows for adequate lighting for study sessions during the day.
04 W.C.
GENTS CHANGING ROOM blue ceramic tiles ff
AIR LOCK
dark ceramic floor tiles defining circulation
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non slip ceramic tiles ff
non slip ceramic tiles ff
brown mosaic ceramic tiles floor finish
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faux wood ceramic floor tiles
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DRY GOODS STORE
ZONE 03: EARTH ZONE LOADING YARD
OUTDOOR DINING
It is characterized by booth seating, more comfortable than the other zones. This is to encourage longer stays and can accommodate up to 8 people per seat.
bove issues under one common theme, the re utilizes nature as its driving principle: three y nature to show the different groups that are within. They are as follows, The Air Zone, The he Earth Zone.
The colour scheme and material choice increases comfort and apetite to enable customers to order multiple meals.
ironment encompasses all three of the above nified theme.
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This zone is located at the furthest area in the interior from the entrance.
hollow concrete floor tiles with grass
OUTDOOR DINING
LOADING YARD
ZONE 04: OUTDOOR DINING
LAYOUT PLAN
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OUTDOOR BOOTH SEATS
OUTDOOR BOOTH SEATS
OUTDOOR BOOTH SEATS
OUTDOOR BOOTH SEATS
OUTDOOR BOOTH SEATS
This forms a combination of the other three zones with concrete booth seats for 6 people as well as large benches for 8 people at a time. MACHARIA
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PLAN
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ISAAC This will bring the outdoor experience to diners and can be MUTHONDU B02/35595/2013 the heart of the restaurant during the day.
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PLAN
1:50
PLAN
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EARTH ZONE
VINE ZONE
50 x 125 mm timber ceiling panels
50 x 125 mm timber ceiling panels
custom light fixture bolted to ceiling
20x20 mm mild steel light fixture bolted to ceiling
circulation vestibule
DETAIL D-03
kitchen
planter box to architect’s detail
white plastered rough and tough wall finish
300x300mm brown mosaic ceramic floor tiles
150x150mm blue ceramic floor tiles
SECTION 01
AIR ZONE
OUTDOOR DINING
DETAIL D-01
50 x 125 mm timber ceiling panels
DETAIL D-02
brown fired clay brick wall finish
35x120mm timber slats bolted to mild steel frame 75x120 mm timber louvres bolted to mild steel frame
1100mm high counter top
white painted cast in place concrete seat and table
hexagona light grey ceramic floor tiles
150x300 mm hollow concrete pavers
SECTION 02
SECTIONS UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE 4TH YEAR STUDIO
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SECTIONS
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concrete planter box to architect’s detail 6 - seater booth
6 - seater booth
300x300mm hexagonal pattern ceramic floor tiles
300x300 mm grey shaded ceramic tiles floor finish 300x300 mm mosaic ceramic tiles floor finish
150x300mm timber pattern ceramic floor tiles 6 - seater booth
6 - seater booth concrete planter box to architect’s detail
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PART PLAN PART PLAN 1:20
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INTERIOR PERSPECTIVE 2021 PORTFOLIO
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EXTERIOR PERSPECTIVE 2021 PORTFOLIO
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HOUSING CHALLENGES: • • •
SITE SLOPE PROVIDING SAFE SPACES FOR CHILDREN PLAY AVOIDING EXCESS ATTENTION TOWARDS VEHICLES
SOLUTIONS: •
•
2021 PORTFOLIO
CLUSTERING THE BUILDINGS GROUPS OF 4 - 6 FOLLOWING THE SITE CONTOURS HAS THE LEAST IMPACT ON SITE SLOPE AS WELL AS PROVIDING SAFE ZONES FOR CHILDREN TO PLAY INSTEAD OF BRINGING THE VEHICLES CLOSE TO AN INDIVIDUAL BUILDING, THE PROPOSAL IS TO HAVE EACH CLUSTER WITH IT’S OWN PARKING ZONE, MAXIMIZING GREEN SPACE.
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SITE PLAN UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE 4TH YEAR STUDIO
PROJECT 03: MAMLAKA STAFF HOUSING 2021 PORTFOLIO
LOCATION PLAN & SITE PLAN
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4BR UNIT
3BR UNIT
CLUBHOUSE
3BR UNIT
4BR UNIT
CLUBHOUSE
4BR UNITS
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PROJECT 03: MAMLAKA STAFF HOUSING 2021 PORTFOLIO
SITE ELEVATIONS
CLUBHOUSE
SITE SECTIONS & ELEVATIONS
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02
02 02
W.C.
600x600mm ceramic floor tiles f.f.
PORCH
MASTER BEDROOM
STUDY
600x600mm concrete paving slabs
t&g mvule floor boards on screed
T&G mvule floor boards on screed
BATH 600x600mm ceramic floor tiles f.f.
3 BEDROOM UNIT
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03 01
DINING
T&G mvule floor boards on screed
BEDROOM 02 FAMILY ROOM
LIVING ROOM
T&Gmvule floor boards on screed
01
03
linen closet
T&G mvule floor boards on screed
t&g mvule floor boards on screed
T&G mvule floor boards on screed
01
KITCHEN
01
01
SHWR/ W.C
150x150mm ceramic floor tiles f.f.
600x600mm ceramic floor tiles f.f.
PANTRY
BEDROOM 01
T&G mvule floor boards on screed
DHOBIE 600x600mm ceramic floor tiles f.f.
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02
04
04 04
GROUND FLOOR
FIRST FLOOR
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DHOBIE
600x600mm ceramic floor tiles f.f.
BEDROOM 02 T&G mvule floor boards on screed
BEDROOM 01 T&G mvule floor boards on screed
PANTRY
SHWR/ W.C
KITCHEN
150x150mm ceramic floor tiles f.f.
01
01
4 BEDROOM UNIT
T&G mvule floor boards on screed
linen closet
600x600mm ceramic floor tiles f.f.
LIVING ROOM
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03
01
01
01
BEDROOM 03
t&g mvule floor boards on screed
T&G mvule floor boards on screed
DINING
03
FAMILY ROOM
T&G mvule floor boards on screed
linen closet t&g mvule floor boards on screed
BATH
600x600mm ceramic floor tiles f.f.
STUDY
T&Gmvule floor boards on screed
PORCH
MASTER BEDROOM
600x600mm concrete paving slabs
T&G mvule floor boards on screed
Walk-in Closet
W.C. 600x600mm ceramic floor tiles f.f.
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02
04
04
GROUND FLOOR
FIRST FLOOR
UNIT TYPOLOGIES 2021 PORTFOLIO
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PROJECT 03: MAMLAKA STAFF HOUSING
4 BEDROOM UNIT PLANS 1:50
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19 degrees pitched roof
19 degrees pitched roof
Brown roof shingles nailed on battens on purlins on rafters
Brown roof shingles nailed on battens on purlins on rafters
white painted wood fascia board
white painted wood fascia board
brown fired brick cladding on exterior wall
brown fired brick cladding on exterior wall
1800x1500mm steel casement window with 50mm thick white plastered and painted lightweight concrete reveal
300x2400mm steel casement window with 50mm thick white plastered and painted lightweight concrete reveal
900x2100mm steel door leading to kitchen for security
200x200mm structural steel columns as stilts supporting upper floor and defining porch
ELEVATION 01
ELEVATION 02
ELEVATION 01
19 degrees pitched roof
19 degrees pitched roof
Brown roof shingles nailed on battens on purlins on rafters
Brown roof shingles nailed on battens on purlins on rafters
white painted wood fascia board
white painted wood fascia board
brown fired brick cladding on exterior wall
brown fired brick cladding on exterior wall
750x1400 mm steel casement window with 50mm thick white plastered and painted lightweight concrete reveal
ELEVATION 03
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PROJECT 03: MAMLAKA STAFF HOUSING
ELEVATION 02
750x1400 mm steel casement window with 50mm thick white plastered and painted lightweight concrete reveal
ELEVATION 04
3 BEDROOM UNIT 3 BEDROOM UNIT ELEVATIONS 1:50
ELEVATION 03
4 BEDROOM UNIT
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ELEVATION 04
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4 BEDROOM UNIT ELEVATIONS 1:50
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ELEVATIONS
2021 PORTFOLIO
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19 degrees pitched roof Brown roof shingles nailed on battens on purlins on rafters timber rafters to S.E details
19 degrees pitched roof Brown roof shingles nailed on battens on purlins on rafters timber rafters to S.E details 50mm thick gypsum ceiling soffit
50mm thick gypsum ceiling soffit 200x600mm R.C beam
SHWR/ W.C.
FAMILY ROOM
FAMILY ROOM
FAMILY ROOM
MASTER BEDROOM
SHWR/ W.C.
2100 mm high mahogany door 150x150mm ceramic tiles wall finish in shower cubicle
LIVING ROOM
LIVING ROOM LIVING ROOM
600x600mm concrete paving blocks bedded in mortar on screed
KITCHEN
FAMILY ROOM
1200mm high top hung steel casement window
150x150mm ceramic tiles wall finish in shower cubicle
2400mm high mahogany double door for main entrance
1200mm high top hung steel casement window
LIVING ROOM
PORCH
Brown fired clay brick cladding bedded in mortar on masonry block wall
300mm thick hand compacted hardcore 300x600mm Reinforced Concrete footing
SECTION 2-2
SECTION 2-2
3 BEDROOM UNIT
PROJECT 03: MAMLAKA STAFF HOUSING
BEDROOM 01
600x600mm concrete paving blocks bedded in mortar on screed
SECTION 1-1
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2100 mm high mahogany door
PORCH
300mm thick hand compacted hardcore 300x600mm Reinforced Concrete footing
SECTION 1-1
white painted brick cladding on interior wall
145x75mm t&g mvule floor boards on screed 200mm thick Reinforced Concrete floor slab
145x75mm t&g mvule floor boards on screed 200mm thick Reinforced Concrete floor slab
KITCHEN
MASTER BEDROOM
200x600mm R.C beam
white painted brick cladding on interior wall
3 BEDROOM UNIT SECTIONS 1:50
4 BEDROOM UNIT
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SECTIONS
2021 PORTFOLIO
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CONFERENCE CENTRE CHALLENGES: • • •
SITE SLOPE PROVIDING ACCESS TO V.I.PS FOR THE CONFERENCE CENTRE HALL COMBINING THE LIBRARY, CAFETERIA & AUDITORIUM HALL INTO ONE COHERENT BUILDING THAT BLENDS INTO THE SITE
SOLUTIONS: •
• •
NFERENCE CENTRE 2021 PORTFOLIO
AXONOMETRIC VIEW
LOCATING THE LOWEST LEVEL OF THE AUDITORIUM HALL AT THE LOWEST LEVEL OF THE SITE TAKES MAXIMUM ADVANTAGE OF THE SITE DUE TO THE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS OF THE AUDITORIUM ACCESS TO BOTH NORMAL USERS AND V.I.P ARE DIFFERENTIATED HAVING THE LIBRARY’S LEVELS MATCH WITH THE HEIGHT OF THE AUDITORIUM HALL FORMS A UNIFORM DESIGN LANGUAGE.
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MATERIAL TESTING YARD
PARKING LOT
to student halls
LOADING YARD
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS VIP ACCESS
to add building
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PROJECT 04 & 05: CONFERENCE CENTRE 2021 PORTFOLIO
SITE PLAN
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to student halls MEETING ROOM
UP
MANAGEMENT OFFICE UP
to H.R.D.U BREAKOUT ROOM
STORE
V.I.P W.C.
LADIES W.C.
LADIES W.C.
V.I.P ROOM TICKETS
MAIN STAGE
MEDIA BOX
BACKSTAGE
GENTS W.C.
GENTS W.C.
THOROUGHFARE
BREAKOUT ROOM
UP
to cafeteria
UP
V.I.P ACCESS
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
NFERENCE CENTRE
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
1:100
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UPPER GROUND FLOOR
1:100
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PLANS
2021 PORTFOLIO
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MATERIAL TESTING YARD
thermal testing lab
acoustic testing lab
H.R.D.U. deputy’s office
H.R.D.U. reception
waiting area/ easy reading
H.R.D.U. head office
H.R.D.U meeting room
archives room Secretary’s Office
cutlery wash and store
STUDY ZONE cashier’s office chef ’s office
COMPUTER RESEARCH AREA LADIES W.C.
LOADING YARD
KITCHEN
LADIES W.C.
CURATOR’S OFFICE
SERVERY LIBRARY READING AREA
GENTS W.C.
LADIES W.C.
EQUIPMENT CONTROL ROOM INDOOR DINING dry goods store
cold store
SECRETARY’S OFFICE
WAITING AREA/ EASY READING
vegetable store
VOID GENTS W.C.
BOOKSHELVES
OUTDOOR DINING
GENTS W.C.
CAFETERIA & H.R.D.U
NFERENCE CENTRE
1 FLOOR - CAFETERIA & H.R.D.U ST
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LIBRARY UPPER FLOOR
3RD FLOOR - LIBRARY
1:100
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2021 PORTFOLIO
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ELEVATION 01
ELEVATION 02
ELEVATIONS UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE 4TH YEAR STUDIO
2021 PORTFOLIO
PROJECT 04 & 05: CONFERENCE CENTRE
ELEVATIONS
1:100
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Green roof shingles placed on 50x50mm battens on rafters to structural engineer detail 200mm thick masonry block with wire brushed exterior finish
Acoustic sound absorbent panels to architect’s detail
SECTION A-A
Louvred clerestory openings to vent warm air through stack effect
50mm thick timber in between 15mm thick aluminium frame machine cut to architect’s detail acting as sunshade
library reading and study area
Green roof shingles placed on 50x50mm battens on rafters to structural engineer detail
library reception
library reading area PARKING
LOADING YARD
kitchen
cafeteria
library reception
equipment control room
outdoor seating
Ticketing
Media Box
AUDITORIUM HALL
SECTION B-B
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PROJECT 04 & 05: CONFERENCE CENTRE 2021 PORTFOLIO
200mm thick masonry block with wire brushed exterior finish
SECTIONS
1:100
SECTIONS
STAGE
200mm thick R.C floor slab on 300mm thick hardcore
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CONSERVATION
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South Elevation
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T H I K A S LT R E E T
GOVE S Q U AR N M E N RE T
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PROJECT 06b: SWAHILI ARCHITECTURE 2021 PORTFOLIO
RESIDENTIAL UNITS HOT & HUMID ORIGINAL• USERS: 1910 afluentCLIMATE Residential
Gujerati houses PRESENT USERS: Curio stores - left derelict for years as the current owner waits until the building is uninhabitable before putting up his own structure. 3rd floor was added in 1890 and renewal of the balcony has spoilt the entrance facade to Old Town. MATERIALS: Cement lime plaster and natural stone
SOLUTIONS: MOMBASA
CLUB
B M C L OU BM B A S A
MB ARA K H INA WY RO AD
N D I A K U U STREET
land
CHALLENGES:
1887-1990 radically altered with then present structural• conditions LOCATING THE SUPERMARKET & CURIO SHOPS Currently rendered vacant, transformed AT THE BOTTOM LEVEL into MAKES BEST USE OF THE storage for alcoholic drinks EXISTING BUILDING FOOTPRINT WITH MINIMAL Before alteration, Building exhibited strong DEMOLITION influence •from the &Gujeratti HOT HUMIDstyle CLIMATE IS COUNTERED THROUGH CONSTANTS CREATING SIGHTED: Gujerati doors, natuCROSS-VENTILATION AS WELL AS ral stone structure (coral rag), ornamentation, TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE STACK EFFECT VIA AN narrow external staircase, altered geometries, ATRIUM carved brackets under balconies and a verandah that encircles the building witj sculpted woodwork.
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Plot No. 65/2 EST - 1896 NAME: Ali’s Curio Market HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Listed as Antwerp East African Trading Company, listed as a GRADE I Building. Unfortunately plans were • MAINTAINING THE ORIGINAL BUILDING FOOTPRINT altered and misplaced after gazettement of • ACCOMMODATING NEW COMMERCIAL USES WITH Old Town Mombasa
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Swahiliarchitecture STUDY OF OLD TOWN MOMBA
LOCATION PLAN
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BASEMENT BASEMENT PLAN PARKING 1:100
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GROUND FLOOR
GROUND FLOOR PLAN 1:100
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PLANS
2021 PORTFOLIO
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VERSITY OF NAIROBI ULTY OF ARCHITECTURE YEAR STUDIO
ROJECT 06b: SWAHILI ARCHITECTURE
FIRST FLOOR - OFFICES ST
1 FLOOR PLAN
1:100
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MACHARIA
ISAAC PROJECT 06b: SWAHILI ARCHITECTURE MUTHONDU
SECOND FLOOR - RESIDENTIAL 2ND FLOOR PLAN 1:100
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2021 PORTFOLIO
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ELEVATION ALONG NDIA KUU RD.
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ELEVATION
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1:100
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ELEVATION ALONG MBARAK HINAWY RD.
ELEVATIONS 2021 PORTFOLIO
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Swahili Roof Atrium to detail and specifications as per working drawings
Clay tiles on 50mm x 25 mm timber battens on sarking felt on timber truss members 200mm high Decorative Balcony fascia
1200mm x 1800mm arched timber casement window stained and varnished to detail
BEDROOM
1200mm x 1800mm arched timber casement window stained and varnished to detail
OFFICE
1000mm high mangroove wood balustrade finished dark brown varnish to detail
100mm x 100mm thick Indian Teak balcony post varnished to detail
1000mm x 75mm thick mvule timber bracket treated with linseed oil bolted onto the wall to architects approval
RESTAUARANT Sidewalk Pavement finished with Cora stone
BASEMENT PARKNING
SECTION A-A
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500 mm thick coral masonry wall with lime plaster finish mixed with brown emulsion Paint
PROJECT 06b: SWAHILI ARCHITECTURE
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Sidewalk Pavement finished with Cora stone BASEMENT PARKNING
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