ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PORTFOLIO 2022 _ MALCOM MWATHI by Malcom Mwathi

MALCOM

architecture + design

CONTACT INFORMATION

Name Njeri Malcom Mwathi

Nationality Kenyan

Date

Birth

Gender Male EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Institution University of Nairobi Dates 2015 - 2021

Qualification Bachelor of Architectural Studies / Awarded Bachelor of Architecture. First Class Honours

Institution St. John College, Riruta. Dates May 2015 - August 2015

Qualification Certificate in Computer Applications. Awarded Attained grade A

Institution Nairobi School Dates 2011 - 2014 Qualification KCSE. Awarded Achieved an A of 82 points out of a possible 84.

Institution Moi Primary School, Nakuru. Dates 2003 - 2010 Qualification KCPE. Awarded Achieved 393 marks out of 500.

Address 1172, Nakuru Tel. +254790403459 +254747403450 email malcommwathi@gmail.com

07:07:1997

NJERI MALCOM LEAD DESIGNER - ARCENTRIC LTD

WORK EXPERIENCE

AgaKhan University Hospital (projects dept.)

Dates June - September 2017

Architectural Intern - Gained skills in analysis, coordination,maintenance and organization of blueprint files. Adjusted existing designs and drawings.

Aspera Design

Dates

July - September 2018

Architectural Intern - Gained skills in preparation of detail drawings using Autodesk Revit.Conducted hands-on site surveys and site inspections.

Ecotecture

Dates June - September 2019

Architectural Intern - Gained skills in 3D visualisation, presentation of project proposals to clients, preparation of submission drawings and professional model making.

Aspera Design

Dates

September 2021 - March 2022

Graduate Architect - Gained skills in Building information Modelling, BIM Co-ordination, Council approval processes and Project Virtualization.

SOCIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

Dates 2009 - 2010

Head boy at Moi Primary School, Nakuru

Dates 2011 - 2012 Form 1/Form 2 Athi House representative

June 2013 - August 2013

Participated at the Kenya Music Festival reaching the National finalspublic speaking

Dates 2017 - 2019

Third year/Fourth year class representative 2017 - 2020

Served in the Office of the Organizing Secretary at SALT, Mamlaka Hill Chapel

Dates May 2018 - November 2018

Participated in an interactive research of voi town as one of the case studies of “Countryside,Future of the World” with reknowned architect Rem Koolhaas.

Dates November 2019 - 2021

Served as the Architecture Students Association (ASA) Secretary General.

COMPUTER SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

HOBBIES / INTERESTS

Photography, Swimming, Gaming, Music, Cooking

HOSPITALITY 01 INSTITUTIONAL 02

RESIDENTIAL 04 COMMERCIAL 05 INSTITUTIONAL 02 COMMUNITY 03

- Norman Foster -

“

As an architect, you design for the present with an awareness of the past for a future which is essentially unknown ”

design virtualize build

developments 01

hospitality

The

journey into serenity...

SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND DESIGN OF RESORTS ALONG LAKE WATERFRONTS, A CASE OF LAKE NAIVASHA Thesis Title

mimicking nature

Exterior facades will mimic nature by using colours that are found in nature, structures that blend well with nature so as the project and the site look like they belong together.

tales of the

acacia tree

PERISH,

MALCOM

keypoints

Taking visual and symbolic cues from the acacia trees (prominent spicies on site) in both subtle and bold ways

design concept

embracing the wetland

The project will use stilts to elevate

protection

there are swamps,

for more buildings on the

protecting

The idea is to respect all the big trees on site and take advantage of them to create a harmonious dialogue with its surroundings

species

THE OVERRIDING CONCEPT WAS ECOLOGICAL PROTECTION . AN UNCONDITIONAL RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

The footprint of the resort should be the result of building only in the areas not occupied by trees.

B02/1010/2016 MALCOM

FEBRUARY 2021DESIGN OF LAKE NAIVASHA ACACIA CREST RESORT “ ADAPT OR

NOW AS EVER, IS NATURE’S INEXORABLE IMPERATIVE - H.G. Wells -

buildings where

allowing

site while

the

living in wetlands. keypoints FEBRUARY 2021DESIGN OF LAKE NAIVASHA ACACIA CREST RESORT

6 TH YEAR ARCHITECTURE B02/1010/2016 25

1. Tree; 2. Leaf; 3. Flowering twig; 4. Fruiting twig FEBRUARY 2021DESIGN OF LAKE NAIVASHA ACACIA CREST RESORT

ecological

A precedent studysite B A WildlifeRoute/grazelandConcepts

ground functional disposition

crest resort

MASTERPLANNING acacia

MALCOM YEAR ARCHITECTURE B02/1010/2016design Y DROP OFF ff randomly cut natural stone DECK OFFICE RAMP LOBBY timber planks ANIMAL WATER CENTER timber planks LOBBY Translation Booth timber planks timber planks timber planks RAMP DROP OFF randomly cut natural stone DECK OFFICE RAMP timber planks ANIMAL WATER CONFERENCE CENTER timber planks LOBBY Translation Booth FOYER timber planks timber planks timber planks runoff and maximize groundwater recharge. Gumpole logs (eco-friendly material) bridge connects the upper and the lower sides of the site. This accentuates the site as it gives surprise effects to the viewer or the patron that visits the area. There is an animal water hole directly below it that attracts animals to drink and presents a nice view opportunity Workshops/ Garagelocated within practising their learned expertise while allowing guests to interact with locals. minimally interfering with the site them. This does enhance the ecolodge principle as the space provided for the parking is not hard landscaped Restaurant set centrally within visitors from the reception and the cottage villagers; open to public; makes into use local materials of the facility CONFERENCE CENTER VIEWING DECK timber planks LOBBY f panSTAGE Ladies WC Gents WC Translation Booth Control Room FOYER RAKED SEATING Rehearsa room Reheasal oom MEETING ROOM SAUNA JACUZZI JACUZZI SAUNA timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks YOGA STUDIO AEROBICS MASSAGE ROOMS CHANGING ROOMS ADMIN OFFICES RELAXATION AREA RECEPTION VOID WAITING AREA ENTRANCE LOBBY RECEPTION AREA READING AREA VOID LIBRARIAN OFFICE CATALOGUE STORAGE ELEVATED BOARDWALK VIEWING DECK CHANGING ROOMS timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks making layer functions layer functions stem branchesbranches form + drop off restaurant resource center boat jetty parking viewing deck wellness center service road reception conference hall kiboko cottages workshops / garage 2 6 10 14 3 7 11 15 4 8 12 16 12 13 13 MALCOM YEAR ARCHITECTURE B02/1010/2016 FEBRUARY 2021DESIGN OF LAKE NAIVASHA WATERFRONT RESORT scheme 5000mm Access Road 5m wide Loose surface road designed using local road surfaces to reduce runoff and maximize groundwater recharge. Gumpole logs (eco-friendly material) bridge connects the upper and the lower sides of the site. This accentuates the site as it gives surprise effects to the viewer or the patron that visits the area. There is an animal water hole directly below it that attracts animals to drink and presents a nice view opportunity Workshops/ Garagelocated within the site to provide job opportunites for the locals practising their learned expertise while allowing guests to interact with locals. periphery of the site for privacy; timber cottages that utilise the locally available materials while minimally interfering with the site pervious pavers that are layed to allow water to seep through them. This does enhance the ecolodge principle as the space provided for the parking is not hard landscaped the site to serve both the visitors from the reception and the cottage villagers; open to public; makes into use local materials to the entrnace to receive visitors and acts as a bearing point to the rest of the facility CONFERENCE CENTER VIEWING DECK timber planks LOBBY mbe p kSTAGE Ladies WC Gents WC Translation Booth Control Room FOYER RAKED SEATING Reheasal oom Reheara room MEETING ROOM SAUNA JACUZZI JACUZZI SAUNA timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks YOGA STUDIO AEROBICS MASSAGE ROOMS CHANGING ROOMS ADMIN OFFICES RELAXATION AREA RECEPTION VOID WAITING AREA ENTRANCE LOBBY RECEPTION AREA READING AREA VOID LIBRARIAN OFFICE CATALOGUE STORAGE ELEVATED BOARDWALK VIEWING DECK CHANGING ROOMS timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks 5000mm Access Road 5m wide Loose surface road designed using local road surfaces to reduce Gumpole logs (eco-friendly material) bridge connects the upper and the lower sides of the site. This accentuates the site as it gives surprise effects to the viewer or the patron that visits the area. There is an animal water hole directly below it that attracts animals to drink and presents a Workshops/ Garagelocated within the site to provide job opportunites for the locals practising their learned expertise Service Road Staff Housing located at the periphery of the site for privacy; timber cottages that utilise the locally available materials while minimally interfering with the site The parking space is semi pervious pavers that are layed to allow water to seep through them. This does enhance the Restaurant set centrally within the site to serve both the visitors from the reception and the cottage villagers; open to Reception located close to the entrnace to receive visitors and acts as a bearing point to the rest CONFERENCE CENTER timber planks LOBBY mbe p kSTAGE Ladies WC Gents WC Translation Booth Control Room FOYER RAKED SEATING Reheasal oom Reheara room MEETING ROOM SAUNA JACUZZI JACUZZI SAUNA timber planks timber planks timber planks YOGA STUDIO AEROBICS MASSAGE ROOMS CHANGING ROOMS ADMIN OFFICES RELAXATION AREA RECEPTION VOID WAITING AREA ENTRANCE LOBBY RECEPTION AREA READING AREA VOID LIBRARIAN OFFICE CATALOGUE STORAGE ELEVATED BOARDWALK VIEWING DECK CHANGING ROOMS timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks concept evolution figure

RECEPTION/ADMIN RESTAURANT CONFERENCING VIEWING DECK COTTAGESWELLNESS/ RESOURCE CENTER detail design 1 2 masterplanning conceptual evolution FEBRUARY2021 DESIGNOFLAKENAIVASHAWATERFRONTRESORT MALCOM YEAR ARCHITECTURE B02/1010/2016design concept Taking visual and symbolic cues from the acacia trees prominent spicies on site) in both subtle and bold ways Y DROP OFF ff randomly cut natural stone DECK OFFICE RAMP timber planks ANIMAL WATER RESTAURANT Translation Booth MEETING ROOM timber planks timber planks VIEWING DECK VIEWING DECK ELEVATED BOARDWLK PRIVATE DINING BAR ELEVATED BOARDWALK timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks RAMP DROP OFF randomly cut natural stone DECK OFFICE RAMP OFFICE timber planks ANIMAL WATER CONFERENCE CENTER timber planks LOBBY Translation Booth timber planks timber planks timber planks RAMP 5000mm Access Road 5m wide Loose surface road designed using local road surfaces to reduce runoff and maximize groundwater recharge. Gumpole logs (eco-friendly material) bridge connects the upper and the lower sides of the site. This accentuates the site as it gives surprise effects to the viewer or the patron that visits the area. There is an animal water hole directly below it that attracts animals to drink and presents a nice view opportunity Workshops/ Garagelocated within the site to provide job opportunites for the locals practising their learned expertise while allowing guests to interact with locals. Service Road Staff Housing located at the periphery of the site for privacy; timber cottages that utilise the locally available materials while minimally interfering with the site The parking space is semi pervious pavers that are layed to allow water to seep through them. This does enhance the ecolodge principle as the space provided for the parking is not hard landscaped Restaurant set centrally within the site to serve both the visitors from the reception and the cottage villagers; open to public; makes into use local materials Reception located close to the entrnace to receive visitors and acts as a bearing point to the rest of the facility CONFERENCE CENTER VIEWING DECK timber planks LOBBY f panSTAGE Ladies WC Gents WC Translation Booth Control Room FOYER RAKED SEATING Rehearsa room Reheasal oom MEETING ROOM SAUNA JACUZZI JACUZZI SAUNA timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks YOGA STUDIO AEROBICS MASSAGE ROOMS CHANGING ROOMS ADMIN OFFICES RELAXATION AREA RECEPTION VOID WAITING AREA ENTRANCE LOBBY RECEPTION AREA READING AREA VOID LIBRARIAN OFFICE CATALOGUE STORAGE ELEVATED BOARDWALK VIEWING DECK CHANGING ROOMS timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks LEGEND form making acacia tree ayer 2 functions (porous layout to allow views) stem invert to site orientation form + access road bridge multipurpose room mashua cottages drop off restaurant resource center boat jetty parking viewing deck wellness center service road reception conference hall kiboko cottages workshops / garage 1 5 9 13 2 6 10 14 3 7 11 15 4 8 12 16 13 14 MALCOM B02/1010/2016 44 FEBRUARY 2021DESIGN OF LAKE NAIVASHA WATERFRONT RESORT scheme design siteplan 1:1000 5000mm Access Road 5m wide Loose surface road designed using local road surfaces to reduce runoff and maximize groundwater recharge. Gumpole logs (eco-friendly material) bridge connects the upper and the lower sides of the site. This accentuates the site as it gives surprise effects to the viewer or the patron that visits the area. There is an animal water hole directly below it that attracts animals to drink and presents a nice view opportunity Workshops/ Garagelocated within the site to provide job opportunites for the locals practising their learned expertise while allowing guests to interact with locals. Service Road Staff Housing located at the periphery of the site for privacy; timber cottages that utilise the locally available materials while minimally interfering with the site The parking space is semi pervious pavers that are layed to allow water to seep through them. This does enhance the ecolodge principle as the space provided for the parking is not hard landscaped Restaurant set centrally within the site to serve both the visitors from the reception and the cottage villagers; open to public; makes into use local materials Reception located close to the entrnace to receive visitors and acts as a bearing point to the rest of the facility CONFERENCE CENTER VIEWING DECK timber planks LOBBY mbe p kSTAGE Ladies WC Gents WC Translation Booth Control Room FOYER RAKED SEATING Reheasal oom Reheara room MEETING ROOM SAUNA JACUZZI JACUZZI SAUNA timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks YOGA STUDIO AEROBICS MASSAGE ROOMS CHANGING ROOMS ADMIN OFFICES RELAXATION AREA RECEPTION VOID WAITING AREA ENTRANCE LOBBY RECEPTION AREA READING AREA VOID LIBRARIAN OFFICE CATALOGUE STORAGE ELEVATED BOARDWALK VIEWING DECK CHANGING ROOMS timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks 5000mm Access Road 5m wide Loose surface road designed using local road surfaces to reduce runoff and maximize groundwater recharge. Gumpole logs (eco-friendly material) bridge connects the upper and the lower sides of the site. This accentuates the site as it gives surprise effects to the viewer or the patron that visits the area. There is an animal water hole directly below it that attracts animals to drink and presents a nice view opportunity Workshops/ Garagelocated within the site to provide job opportunites for the locals practising their learned expertise while allowing guests to interact with locals. Service Road Staff Housing located at the periphery of the site for privacy; timber cottages that utilise the locally available materials while minimally interfering with the site The parking space is semi pervious pavers that are layed to allow water to seep through them. This does enhance the ecolodge principle as the space provided for the parking is not hard landscaped Restaurant set centrally within the site to serve both the visitors from the reception and the cottage villagers; open to public; makes into use local materials Reception located close to the entrnace to receive visitors and acts as a bearing point to the rest of the facility CONFERENCE CENTER VIEWING DECK timber planks LOBBY mbe p kSTAGE Ladies WC Gents WC Translation Booth Control Room FOYER RAKED SEATING Reheasal oom Reheara room MEETING ROOM SAUNA JACUZZI JACUZZI SAUNA timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks YOGA STUDIO AEROBICS MASSAGE ROOMS CHANGING ROOMS ADMIN OFFICES RELAXATION AREA RECEPTION VOID WAITING AREA ENTRANCE LOBBY RECEPTION AREA READING AREA VOID LIBRARIAN OFFICE CATALOGUE STORAGE ELEVATED BOARDWALK VIEWING DECK CHANGING ROOMS timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks concept evolution figure ground functional disposition RECEPTION/ADMIN RESTAURANT CONFERENCING VIEWING DECK COTTAGESWELLNESS/ RESOURCE CENTER detail design 1 2 3 AUGUST 2021DESIGN OF LAKE NAIVASHA ACACIA CREST RESORT 24 DESIGNOFLAKENAIVASHAWATERFRONTRESORT visualandsymboliccuesfromtheacacia prominentspiciesonsite)inbothsubtleand boldways 3.Floweringtwig;4.Fruitingtwig design 5000mm Access Road 5m wide Loose surface road designed using local road surfaces to reduce runoff and maximize groundwater recharge. Gumpole logs (eco-friendly material) bridge connects the upper and the lower sides of the site. This accentuates the site as it gives surprise effects to the viewer or the patron that visits the area. There is an animal water hole directly below that attracts animals to drink and presents a nice view opportunity Workshops/ Garagelocated within the site to provide job opportunites for the locals practising their learned expertise while allowing guests to interact with locals. Service Road Staff Housing located at the periphery of the site for privacy; timber cottages that utilise the locally available materials while minimally interfering with the site The parking space is semi pervious pavers that are layed to allow water to seep through them. This does enhance the ecolodge principle as the space provided for the parking is not hard landscaped Restaurant set centrally within the site to serve both the visitors from the reception and the cottage villagers; open to public; makes into use local materials Reception located close to the entrnace to receive visitors and acts as a bearing point to the rest of the facility LEGEND admin admin layer 1 functions layer functions ayer 2 functions stem branchesbranches porous canopy access road bridge multipurpose room mashua cottages drop off restaurant resource center boat jetty parking viewing deck wellness center service road reception conference hall kiboko cottages workshops / garage 1 1 5 9 13 2 6 10 14 3 7 11 15 4 8 12 16 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 12 12 13 13 14 15 16 13 11 8 7 MALCOM YEAR ARCHITECTURE B02/1010/2016 32 FEBRUARY 2021DESIGN OF LAKE NAIVASHA WATERFRONT RESORT PUBLIC SEMI-PUBLIC SEMI-PUBLIC SEMI-PUBLIC SEMI-PUBLIC LAKE NAIVASHA PRIVATE PRIVATE site zoning scheme design FEBRUARY 2021DESIGN OF LAKE NAIVASHA WATERFRONT RESORT masterplanning concept siteplan 1:1000 The footprint of the resort was a result of building only in areas not occupied by trees. Buildings were spaced to allow for plant growth and animal movement.

Detail design

acacia crest resort MALCOM 6 TH YEAR ARCHITECTURE48 scheme design ELEVATION PERSPECTIVE SECTION Conceptual sketches HAND SKETCHES BRING VALUE TO EVERY ARCHITECTURAL PROJECT BY ALLOWING ONE TO QUICKLY EXPLORE IDEAS AND CONVEY INTENT MALCOM YEAR ARCHITECTURE AUGUST 2021DESIGN OF LAKE NAIVASHA ACACIA CREST RESORT MALCOM MWATHI 6TH YEAR ARCHITECTURE UP Roof enclosing the reception functions made using locally sourced reed as roofing material from the nearby lake 200mm Roof poles made of locally sourced gumpoles that make up the roof support system ground sanded and sealed with matt sealer Timber louvers made from locally sourced materials to allow permanent ventilation Timber casement windows with large glass panes to allow for views and natural light into the building Vertical timber panel walls that blend in well with the surrounding as well as the material being readily available and sourced from the forest around; left bare on the outside and finished in the inside to specified detail 900mm high Timber pole railing Timber column bracing Compressed earth blocks with the exterior left natural and the interior smoothed, sealed and finished to specifications 900mm high Timber pole railing Vertical timber slats for creepers and climbers located at the entrance Timber cladded planters with climbers WASHROOMS ENTRANCE TOGIFTOFFICES WAITING DECK COMMON Randomly cut natural stone wall at the reception entrance. The stones are also locally sourced around the site Roof at 45 degrees enclosing the reception functions made using locally sourced reed as roofing material from 150mm dia. roof poles made of locally sourced gumpoles that make up the roof support system ground sanded and sealed with matt sealer Timber louvers from locally sourced materials to allow for permanent natural ventilation Vertical timber panel walls that blend sourced from the forest around; left bare on the outside and finished in the inside Timber column bracing under the 1000mm Timber Pole railing made of locally sourced gumpole wood COMMON LOUNGE -450 RECEPTON OBBYb 1500 100 12.5mm Seasoned and Treated Tongue and groove Acacia timber planks floor finish DROP OFF randomly cut natural stone ACCESS ROAD Access road finished in looses surface gravel, a permeable design to reduce runoff and maximize groundwater recharge. WAITING AREA GIFT SHOP DECK COMMON LOUNGE VIEWING DECK OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE LADIES GENTS EN ANCEFOYER timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks RAMP 50mm randomly cut natural stone laid at drop off point sloping towards drain. Line of elevated pedestrian bridge connecting the reception block to other facilities and built on on stilts to allow animal movement and existing vegetation to grow 500mm treads 150mm open riser timber staircase Water fountain designed to enhance the experience of the entrance space in a manner that is soothing, prompts contemplation, enhances mood, and provides restoration Water pond designed to enhance the experience of the indoor space in a manner that is soothing, prompts contemplation, enhances mood, and provides restoration 150mm dia. timber pole designed to support rain water down pipe while allowing plant growing close to the ground climb up giving a perception of the ground extending up the building Stream designed to enhance the waterscape while draining into the animal water hole. Rain water collected is naturally filtered at the court and some of drained into the stream OFFICE LOBBY timber planks timber planks ground floor plan 1:100 front elevation 1:100 back 1:100 conceptual diagrams Front Elevation Conceptual Section Arrival experience 3D Perspective Views Views Linkage Bridge form making fusion of form and function fusion of form and function SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND DESIGN OF RESORTS ALONG WATERFRONTS MALCOM MWATHI 6TH YEAR ARCHITECTURE detail design MALCOM YEAR ARCHITECTURE AUGUST 2021DESIGN OF LAKE NAIVASHA ACACIA CREST RESORT MALCOM MWATHI 6TH YEAR ARCHITECTURE UP Roof enclosing the reception functions made using locally sourced reed as roofing material from the nearby lake 200mm Roof poles made of locally sourced gumpoles that make up the roof support system ground sanded and sealed with matt sealer Timber louvers made from locally sourced materials to allow permanent ventilation Timber casement windows with large glass panes to allow for views and natural light into the building Vertical timber panel walls that blend in well with the surrounding as well as the material being readily available and sourced from the forest around; left bare on the outside and finished in the inside to specified detail 900mm high Timber pole railing Timber column bracing Compressed earth blocks with the exterior left natural and the interior smoothed, sealed and finished to specifications 900mm high Timber pole railing Vertical timber slats for creepers and climbers located at the entrance Timber cladded planters with climbers WASHROOMS ENTRANCE TO THE RECEPTION GIFT SHOP OFFICES WAITING AREA DECK COMMON LOUNGE Randomly cut natural stone wall at the reception entrance. The stones are also locally sourced around the site Roof at 45 degrees enclosing the reception functions made using locally sourced reed as roofing material from the nearby lake 150mm dia. roof poles made of locally sourced gumpoles that make up the roof support system ground sanded and sealed with matt sealer Timber louvers from locally sourced materials to allow for permanent natural ventilation Timber casement windows with large glass panes allowing for views and natural ventilation Vertical timber panel walls that blend well with the surrounding as well as the material being readily available and sourced from the forest around; left bare on the outside and finished in the inside to specified detail Timber column bracing under the reception floor providing 1000mm Timber Pole railing made of locally sourced gumpole wood finished smoothly used on the viewing deck COMMON LOUNGE Randomly cut natural stone wall at the column base. The stones are also locally sourced around the site -450 RECEPTON OBBYb 1500 100 12.5mm Seasoned and Treated Tongue and groove Acacia timber planks floor finish DROP OFF randomly cut natural stone ACCESS ROAD maximize groundwater recharge. WAITING AREA GIFT SHOP DECK COMMON LOUNGE VIEWING DECK OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE LADIES GENTS EN ANCEFOYER timber planks timber planks timber planks timber planks RAMP 50mm randomly cut natural stone laid at drop off point sloping towards drain. Line of elevated pedestrian bridge connecting the reception block to other facilities and built on on stilts to allow animal movement and existing vegetation to grow 500mm treads 150mm open riser timber staircase Water fountain designed to enhance the experience of the entrance space in a manner that is soothing, prompts contemplation, enhances mood, and provides restoration Water pond designed to enhance the experience of the indoor space in a manner that is soothing, prompts contemplation, enhances mood, and provides restoration 150mm dia. timber pole designed to support rain water down pipe while allowing plant growing close to the ground climb up giving a perception of the ground extending up the building Stream designed to enhance the waterscape while draining into the animal water hole. Rain water collected is naturally filtered at the court and some of drained into the stream OFFICE LOBBY timber planks timber planks ground floor plan 1:100 front elevation 1:100 back 1:100 conceptual diagrams 3D Perspective Views Views Linkage Bridge form making fusion of form and function fusion of form and function SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND DESIGN OF RESORTS ALONG WATERFRONTS MALCOM MWATHI 6TH YEAR ARCHITECTURE detail design AUGUST 2021DESIGN OF LAKE NAIVASHA ACACIA CREST RESORT 300mm dia seasoned and treated timber pole anchored to a column footing Timber Boardwalk 150mm x 100mm slanted acacia timber column supporting the pergola roof 50mm dia timber poles at 300mm C/C on 150mm dia timber rafter to shade the bridge Thatch roof at 45 degrees used as natural material stacked to a thickness of 175mm and helps the building intergrate well with the surrounding context. 150mm dia. timber pole designed to support rain water down pipe while allowing plant growing close to the ground climb up giving a perception of the ground extending up the building 25mm x100mm vertical acacia timber wall panels nailed on to horizontal battens supported by curved bamboo beam Timber casement curtain wall panel designed to frame views of the surrounding flora and fauna Water pond designed to enhance the experience of theindoor space in manner that soothing, prompts contemplation, enhances mood, and provides restoration 900mm high timber railing made of 75mm dia. gum poles 25mm 100mm acacia timber louvres at 100mm C/C to allow for natural ventilation 150mm 100mm acacia timber tie beam to support the roof truss 100mm 50mm acacia timber strut to support the roof rafter and purlins TIMBER BOARDWALK/BRIDGE VIEWING DECK RAINWATER GARDEN RECEPTION LOBBY EXISTING LANDSCAPE WATER POND WATER POND RAMP DRIVEWAYDROP OFF ENTRANCE FOYER section 01 1:100

RECEPTION The design aimed at enhancing the experience of the user in a manner that is soothing, prompts contemplation, enhances mood and provides restoration with the least negative environmental impact.

acacia crest resort MALCOM 6 TH YEAR ARCHITECTURE47 arrival experience scheme design THE RECEPTION COURT Conceptual sketches THE RECEPTION COURT ARRIVAL EXPERIENCE MALCOM AUGUST 2021DESIGN OF LAKE NAIVASHA ACACIA CREST RESORT MALCOM MWATHI 300mm dia seasoned and treated timber pole anchored to a column footing Timber Boardwalk 150mm 100mm slanted acacia timber column supporting the pergola roof 50mm dia timber poles at 300mm C/C on 150mm dia timber rafter to shade the bridge Thatch roof at 45 degrees used as a natural material stacked to thickness of 175mm and helps the building intergrate well with the surrounding context. 150mm dia. timber pole designed to support rain water down pipe while allowing plant growing close to the ground climb up giving perception of the ground extending up the building 25mm x100mm vertical acacia timber wall panels nailed on to horizontal battens supported by curved bamboo beam Timber casement curtain wall panel designed to frame views of the surrounding flora and fauna Water pond designed to enhance the experience of theindoor space in a manner that soothing, prompts contemplation, enhances mood, and provides restoration 900mm high timber railing made of 75mm dia. gum poles 25mm 100mm acacia timber louvres at 100mm C/C to allow for natural ventilation 150mm 100mm acacia timber tie beam to support the roof truss 100mm 50mm acacia timber strut to support the roof rafter and purlins TIMBER BOARDWALK/BRIDGE VIEWING DECK RAINWATER GARDEN RECEPTION LOBBY EXISTING LANDSCAPE WATER POND WATER POND RAMP DRIVEWAYDROP OFF ENTRANCE FOYER OFFICES COMMON LOUNGE 300mm dia seasoned and treated timber pole anchored to column footing 300mm dia seasoned and treated timber pole anchored to column footing 25mm 100mm acacia timber louvres at 100mm C/C to allow for natural ventilation Thatch roof at 45 degrees used as natural material stacked to a thickness of 175mm and helps the building intergrate well with the surrounding context. 25mm 100mm acacia timber louvres at 100mm C/C to allow for natural ventilation 150mm 100mm acacia timber tie beam to support the roof 25mm x100mm vertical acacia timber wall panels nailed on to horizontal battens supported by curved bamboo beam 150mm dia. timber pole designed to support rain water down pipe while allowing plant growing close to the ground climb up giving a perception of the ground Natural stone cladding on reinforced concrete column footing 100mm 50mm acacia timber strut to support the roof rafter and purlins EXISTING LANDSCAPE COMMON LOUNGE RAINWATER GARDEN WATER POND OFFICE LOBBY EXISTING LANDSCAPE EXISTING LANDSCAPEOFFICE WALK WAYRAMP WATER POND Water tank 25mm 100mm acacia timber louvres at 100mm C/C to allow for natural ventilation 150mm 100mm acacia timber tie beam to support the roof 25mm x100mm vertical acacia timber wall panels nailed on to horizontal battens supported by curved bamboo beam 150mm dia. timber pole designed to support rain water down pipe while allowing plant growing close to the ground climb up giving a perception of the ground 100mm 50mm acacia timber strut to support the roof rafter and purlins 300mm dia seasoned and treated timber pole anchored to column Footing Natural stone cladding on reinforced concrete colum footing Thatch roof at 45 degrees used as natural material stacked to a thickness of 175mm and helps the building intergrate well with the surrounding context. 150mm dia. timber pole designed to support rain water down pipe while allowing plant growing close to the ground climb up giving perception of the ground 1500 100 12.5mm Seasoned and Treated Tongue and groove Acacia timber planks floor finish Decorative 75mmx 100mm timber screen designed to define the common longe in a porous manner while acting as base for climbers in the planter. 25mm 100mm acacia timber louvres at 100mm C/C to allow for natural ventilation Water pond designed to enhance the experience of theindoor space in a manner that soothing, prompts contemplation, enhances mood, and provides restoration Court garden allows for plant growth and adds to the biophilic design. also acts as a filter or rain water which then used for the pond, irrigation, draining into the animal water hole. Access road finished looses surface gravel, a permeable design to reduce runoff and maximize groundwater recharge. Water fountain designed to enhance the experience of the entrance space in a manner that soothing, prompts contemplation, enhances mood, and provides restoration Thatch roof at 45 degrees used as a natural material stacked to a thickness of 175mm and helps the building intergrate well with the surrounding context. 150mm dia. timber pole designed to support rain water down pipe while allowing plant growing close to the ground climb up giving a perception of the ground 150mm 100mm acacia timber tie beam to support the roof rafters 150mm diameter gumpole rafter sanded ground clean and sealed with clear matt sealer 50mm dia purlins spaced at 300mm intervals to support the roofing materials 75mm 100mm acacia timber king post 100mm 50mm acacia timber strut to support the roof rafter and purlins 300mm diameter timber column to SE specifications section 01 1:100 section 02 1:100 sustainability diagram roof structural elements NJERI MALCOM SUSTAINABLE PLANNING AND DESIGN OF RESORTS Thatch Roofing Thatch Roofing Timber Louvers Acacia Timber panels Timber casement window Water Wattle purlins on Gum pole rafters Bamboo Beam 300mm dia. gum poles Detail design RECEPTION The project focused on employing sustainable design principles that support low-impact, eco-based tourism. Passive cooling, locally available materials + labour, renewable energy, rainwater & waste management, etc.

WALK!

different point of view

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take a step to protect nature

ACCESS BRIDGE

100 x 150 mm tie beam 50 mm dia timber pole at 300mm c/c Natural stone cladding on concrete footing 1800 exploaded 3D bridge bridge detail section 1:25 MALCOM 6 TH YEAR ARCHITECTURE51 OVERHANG (EXTENSIVE CANOPY) OVERHANG (EXTENSIVE CANOPY) BASE (TRUNK) ROOF SUPPORT (BRANCHES) ROOF (CANOPY) ACACIA TREE ABSTRACTION MALCOM ARCHITECTURE making scheme design OVERHANG (EXTENSIVE CANOPY) BASE (TRUNK) ROOF (CANOPY) TREE ABSTRACTION

acacia crest resort

Building on stilts

( Touching the earth lightly ); minimises disturbance of natural systems, conserves the existing wildlife route/grazeland and allows existing vegetation to grow. Natural drainage patterns are not interefed with.

RESTAURANT

acacia crest resort

The project also aimed to implement a design approach that will encourages close interaction with the natural and cultural environment but also have minimal impact on the fragile ecosystem.

COTTAGES

institutional developments 02

conference center

chiromo

conceptual diagrams conceptual

sketches

INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT type : conference center location : chiromo, uon year : 2019 status : proposal

chiromo conference center siteplan

ground floor plan

east

elevation

west

elevation

section 02 section 01

first floor plan

north elevation

chiromo conference center

construction details

chiromo conference center

developments

community

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT type : health center location : mathare year : 2020 status : proposal afya mtaani

Performance and Design principles

The structural geometry is based on the triangle, the strongest and simplest of structural solutions. A triangular section offers high ceilings to naturally dissipate heat, as well as steep roofing for a fast water run-off. This basic structure allows for a large open-plan system with out columns, with flexibility of distribution of spaces over time. Flooring is thin and cool, but where more controlled spaces are required (sur gery space, toilets or medic storage) specific materials are used to create a “box in a box system” meeting the specific requirements of the function. This allows for targeted material allocation where neces sary and a better use of resources

Materials

The materials used for construction are repeated in every module. This helps to keep the material selection as small as possible, as well as interchangeable. The main parts of the structure locally cut and bolt ready at the closest local manu facturer.

All facades are impermeable ply or polycarbonate. If the facade is translucent, the solar shading is derived of local materials covering a rigid modular frame.

Foundation Grid

Frame

The basic frame is composed of steel C sections and square tubes, easily cut to form the basic triangular structure. This basic system is also be easily raised and bolted to trusses to make the first module stable. It is the simplicity and strength of this system that gives the efficiency in plan to the project

Polycarbonates

AFYA MTAANI ADAPTABLE HEALTHCARE.

STAND ALONE ISOLATION UNIT

Basic Module

Additions to this basic module can be easily added by continuing the procedure and even allowing for additions once the building is constructed. This adds great flexibility to the project, which permits future growth of services to the community

FUNCTION +ADAPTATION

COVID 19 SEASON ISOLATION UNITS

STACK ISOLATION UNIT

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This provides the use of standard material sizes in every module. Foundations can be concrete or car tire based according to context and the building is raised allowing for eventual flooding. The

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COVID 19 SEASON OBSERVATION AND CRITICAL CARE AREA

4 MODULE OBSERVATION/CRITICAL CARE AREA

Frame Basic Module Cladding Modularity

COVID 19 SEASON STANDALONE ISOLATION UNITS

Asymptomatic patients living in high density Areas unable to self isolate due to inadequate Shelter with their families.

Each sub module contains two fully contained Isolation units with a small kitchen ,Washroom And a living/bedroom.

A critical care unit for symptomatic patients with pre-existing conditions such as Diabetes that need close attendance and monitoring

The sub module hosts two isolation unit,Each unit fitted with a hospitable bed,with ventilators And other monitoring equipments.

The area of the unit the most frequented is the nursing space for out patient treatment.

It covers basic medical needs such as patient reception, information and counseling

COVID 19 SEASON STANDALONE ISOLATION UNITS

The units are mirrored against each other Limiting interaction possibilities with the abutting neighbor.

COVID 19 SEASON ISOLATION UNITS

The stack units are highly Dependant of a Critical care unit,shown next.

The units can adapt based on needs And can be incrementally added

Post covid 19; the care area can adapt and serve as center for small treatments as well as vaccination and other standard procedures. The nursing care zones can be rearranged corresponding to specific needs given the open plan structure

COVID 19 SEASON OBSERVATION AND CRITICAL CARE AREA

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wood EPS Sandwich Panel Steel Profile Aluminum FormicaFast Rain run-off Cross Ventilation Flexible access connectivity Effective Heat Deflection Elevated Construction for flood resilience

ASYMPTOMATIC PATIENTS LIVING IN HIGH DENSITY COMMUNITIES UNABLE TO HOME ISOLATE DUE TO INADEQUATE SHELTER WITH THEIR FAMILIES) ISOLATION UNIT SUB MODULE CORRIDOR ISOLATION UNIT DN DN

( ASYMPTOMATIC PATIENTS LIVING IN HIGH DENSITY COMMUNITIES UNABLE TO HOME ISOLATE DUE TO INADEQUATE SHELTER WITH THEIR FAMILIES) ISOLATION UNIT SUB MODULE ISOLATION UNIT exercise mat exercise mat FD FD Foldabale Bed Foldabale Bed coach coach kitchenette wash room wc whb A wc wash room ( A SUB MODULE CONTAINS TWO UNITS EACH FULLY CONTAINED MIRRORED TO AVOID CONTACT WITH THE ABUTTING UNIT BREATHABLE CEILING TO ALLOW FOR STACK VENTILATION ,DOUBLE LAYER ROOF PROVIDING ADEQUATE INSULATION AT THE SAME TIME) Verandah Verandah WASHROOM STANDALONE UNIT STANDALONE UNIT DN

NURSING SPACE NURSING SPACE WAITING SPACE SMALL KITCHEN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT WASHROOM TEMPRATURE CONTROLLED ROOM CORRIDOR EQUIPMENT STORE Accessed by disabled RAMP UP PUBLIC ACCESS D CD LINKAGE POSSIBILITY TO ISOLATION UNITS 4 SUB MODULE THE CARE MODULE COMPOSED OF SUB MODULES COMBINED TO FOR THE CARE UNIT WITH ABILITY TO ADAPT INTO AN OUTPATIENT CARE FACILITY) DN DN

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MODULE COMPOSED OF SUB MODULES COMBINED TO FOR THE CARE UNIT WITH ABILITY TO ADAPT INTO AN OUTPATIENT CARE FACILITY) INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

ASYMPTOMATIC PATIENTS LIVING IN HIGH DENSITY COMMUNITIES UNABLE TO HOME ISOLATE DUE TO INADEQUATE SHELTER WITH THEIR FAMILIES) ISOLATION UNIT SUB MODULE CORRIDOR ISOLATION UNIT B CORRIDOR ISOLATION UNIT ISOLATION UNIT

Stand alone module plan 1:50 Stand alone module section A 1:50 Stack module plan 1:50 Stack module section B 1:50 4 module observation area plan 1:50 4 module observation area section D 1:50

FORMODE

“ In an honest servitude, we must allow ourselves to be entirely incomplete. We must set aside a part of ourselves that reacts to, empathizes with, and is filled by those we serve ”

AFYA MTAANI

SUSTAINABILITY+THERMAL PERFORMANCE ADAPTABLE HEALTHCARE. FORMODE

Thermal Performance-Stack Ventilation

movement when the

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air

the warm air

ventilated openings in the roof’s pitch.

Flooring is thin and cool, but where more controlled spaces are required (surgery space, toilets or medic storage) specific materials are used to create a “box in a box system” meeting the specific

vertical

been

from the building through

Air entering a building that is not air-conditioned tends to rise, because it warms up and its density decreases, and therefore its weight, is lower than that of the outside air.

The warm air escapes through the opening at the top, and is replaced by the outer, colder and heavier air, which enters from the bottom.

Thermal Performance-Cross Ventilation

Natural ventilation is a key design strategy implemented. Airborne transmission is the most dangerous for a few seconds after leaving the host, so ensuring an adequate airflow across spaces is a simple and effective measure to reduce possible infections—though droplets, once they settle on surfaces can remain infectious for much longer

Natural light is often overlooked in the prevention of disease outbreaks. Daylight influences air quality, because the high-energy ultraviolet rays in direct sunlight is a natural disinfectant because it breaks DNA bonds and helps to kill germs. Beyond that, natural light has psychological health benefits and contributes to faster recovery Third, reducing the spread of germs from person-to-person through commonly touched surfaces is key.

DN DN DN Isolation Unit Isolation Unit Isolation Unit Isolation Unit Isolation Unit Isolation Unit Isolation Unit Isolation Unit Isolation Unit Isolation Unit Isolation Unit Isolation Unit Waiting area Washroom accessed by the disabled Nursing space Nursing space Temprature controlled room Temprature controlled room Intensive care unit corridor corridor washroom washroom Ramp up corridor Combined Health Facility plan showing the critical observation area and isolation units merged 1:50 1:50 Adaptable isolation care for symptomatic patients with pre existing conditions Critical care /observation area Cross Ventilation achieved through narrow plan layout, high ceiling and raised floor Wind driven ventilation where the air flows into the building due to the differences of air pressure between the outdoor and indoor environment. Thermal stratification in this built form is enhanced in the geometry of the pitched roof design, causing Stack Effect COVID-19 spreads through direct contact or indirect contact with a contaminated person, object, or airborne droplet. Simple design principles can thus be used to curb the spread of infection and make our health centers, homes, and workplaces healthier for living even today.

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