Selected Works/2021-2023
PORTFOLIO
Muchira Christabell
CONTENT
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p. 08 Neighbourhood Planning & Affordable Urban Housing
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p. 12 Architectural Conservation
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p. 16 A fuel station & Convenience Stores
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p. 24 Mixed- Urban Development
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p. 30 Mental Health Hospital & Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Centre (MHH & DARCs)
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p. 40 Residential Bungalow
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p. 42 Retreat Home & Landscaping
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p. 46 Apartment Block
SKETCHES
Medium: Black pen & coloured marker pens on A4 cartridge paper
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Medium: Black pen & acrylics paint using a painting brush on A4 cartridge paper
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CURRICULUM VITAE CONTACT INFORMATION
SOFTWARE
Email address: muchiracristabel@gmail.com
Archicad Adobe Photoshop Grasshopper (Beginner)
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Lumion
Adobe In-Design
Revit (Beginner)
AWARDS/POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, Juja, Kenya — Department of Architecture Awardee Jun 2022 Awarded a Certificate of Academic Excellence by the Department of Architecture & Women in Real Estate (WIRE) Kenya. Makro Consultancy LTD, Nairobi, Kenya — Student intern Jan 2022 - April 2022 Involved in the development of construction details & digital renders for the proposed children’s center at A.C.K. St. Thomas Cathedral, Kerugoya. Ministry of Roads, Transport & Public Works Kirinyaga County Government, Kerugoya, Kenya — Student intern Jan 2021 - April 2021 Collaborated with the team developing interior details & designing the parking lot/landscaping for the proposed Kerugoya Level V Hospital. Kenya Population and Housing Census, Kerugoya, Kenya — Enumerator Aug 2019 Brookside Dairy Limited, Kenya — Mathlete Merit-based Scholarship Recipient 2016 - 2017 Awarded merit certificates, a medal, trophy & a year-long scholarship for excellence in national mathematics contests. The Tony Robbins’ Global Youth Leadership Summit, San Diego,California — Participant July 2016 Nominated, interviewed & sponsored by the Pan African Leadership Foundation to attend with 5 others out of 200+ students nationally.
LINKS TO PORTFOLIOS Year 5 Studio: https://issuu.com/muchiranyambura/docs/year_5_portfolio Year 3 Studio: https://issuu.com/muchiranyambura/docs/interior_design_-_nyambura Year 3 Interior Design: https://issuu.com/muchiranyambura/docs/interior_design_-_nyambura
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EDUCATION
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Juja — Bachelor of Architectural Studies (2nd tier) May 2023 - Present Appointed as a mentor in architecture school among 20 others. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Juja — Bachelor of Architectural Studies (1st tier) Sep 2018 - 2023 First Class Honors; Government sponsored; Architectural design/ history, interior design, landscaping, research, building services/structures, etc. Coursera, Online — IBM Data Science Professional Certificate Jan 2020 - July 2020 The program consisted of 9 online courses. Data Science. Statistical Analysis. Machine Learning. Python Programming. Data Analysis. Pandas. Numpy. Cloud Databases. SQL. Credential ID: WTCEA8RTV7BP University of Virginia, Online — Design Thinking for Innovation Aug 2019 - Dec 2019 Learned how to use design thinking when coming up with solutions to problems. Credential ID: SVKYEPX2Q3DN Kaitheri County Polytechnic, Kerugoya — ICT Jan 2018 - Mar 2018 Completed a 3 month ICT course. Kabare Girls’ High School, Kerugoya — KCSE Jan 2014 - Nov 2017 77A- grade ; Top 0.5% of the 611,959 seniors in Kenya who sat for the KCSE National Examination (2017). Member of the students’ council from 2014-2017. Elected council president (headgirl) in 2017. Kamuruana Hill Premier Academy, Kerugoya — KCPE 2004 - 2013 418/500 marks; Scouts Commander
CLUBS & ORGANIZATION Student member of the Architectural Association of Kenya (Member no. 5897) Member of the Kenya Green Building Society - Youth Chapter (Membership ID 1726456) Member of the Architecture Students Association (JKUAT)
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PROJECT 01 NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING & AFFORDABLE URBAN HOUSING Juja, Kiambu, Kenya May 2023 - Aug 2023 School Project - Year 5 Semester 1 SOME OF THE STRATEGIES FOR AFFORDABILITY APPLIED: 1. FLEXIBILITY : The use of modular units - the layout & different parts of the building can be replicated. The use of flexible room dividers. The use of multi-functional & modular furniture. 2. ECONOMICAL SUSTAINABILITY - some of the ground floor spaces are used as stores providing eating outlets & convenience stores. (Opportunity for trade). 3. RANGE - The inclusion of varied housing typologies to meet the needs of different people. 4. BUILDING SHAPE - The use of a relatively simple form with grid lines. 5. DENSIFICATION - An attempt to maximize on the land as per the plot ratio and plot coverage stipulated by Kiambu County. For instance, by using all the 5 usable floors. 6. ZONING - The location of wet areas in close proximity to achieve an affordable plumbing system. 7. PEDESTRIANIZATION - The inclusion of good quality pedestrian circulation & liveable outdoor spaces to encourage walking as an alternative form of transportation.
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8. MATERIAL USE - The use of locally available buildings materials that can last the building's lifespan. The use of relatively affordable construction methods. 9. SUSTAINABILITY : Design that allows for natural ventilation & maximum daylighting, etc. 10. Designing to facilate shared spaces such as courtyards & the omission of excesses in the design The inclusion of only functional elements for aesthetic appeal.
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PHYSICAL MODELS AT SCALE 1:200
MASTERPLAN MODEL AT SCALE 1:1000
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PROJECT 02 CONSERVATION ALONG KENYATTA AVENUE Juja, Kiambu, Kenya Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 School Project - Year 5 Semester 2 The project focuses on planning and re-
4. Land use along kenyatta avenue - use of a sunken
designing a selected part of Nairobi CBD,
lower ground floor to bring the horizontal base line closer
(at Lunchbox opposite 680 Hotel) along
to the ground eg. In kimathi house
Kenyatta Avenue while being guided by
5. Balance symmetry/ asymmetry on at least 2 facades
principles of conservation.
6. Relatively smaller window sizes for controlled openness
ASPECTS OF CONSERVATION:
7. Building mimics the classical column in its parts: base,
1. Materiality eg. Use of bricks
shaft & crown
2. Recessing the building part above the
8. The repetition of elements for rhythm, as seen in ki-
base is recessed.
pande house nairobi
3. Function - building is accessed by
9. Emphasis of the building ends/ corners by chamfer-
pedestrian via Kenyatta Avenue & Muindi
ing, eg. The corners in the quoins of Standard Chartered
Mbingu St.
building.
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PROJECT 03 A FUEL STATION & CONVENIENCE STORES Juja, Kiambu, Kenya Sep 2021 - Dec 2021 School Project - Year 3 Semester 2 The challenge was to design a fuel station with
My design concept was sustainability and
convenience store along the Eastern bypass in
the concept’s analogy was the growth & mor-
Kenya. It consisted of pump stations, modern
phology of the snail shell. The snail shell was
automobile clinic, chemist, ATM machines,
inspirational because of how it’s used in the
food vending stalls, etc.
production of bio-diesel which is a renewable substitute for petroleum diesel. In this way,
The design ought to have reflected eco-friendli-
the snail shell indirectly promotes sustainable
ness & environmental consciousness (sustain-
mobility.
able development to the customers & station visitors)
PHYSICAL MODEL AT SCALE 1:200 16
HAND-DRAWN PERSPECTIVE SKETCH
HAND-DRAWN ELEVATIONS 17
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The fuel station with
The curved structure
The food vending
The materials used to
pump stations oc-
around the circular
stalls have a shared
construct the struc-
cupies the circular
centre hosts the co-
indoor/outdoor dining
ture include wood &
centre. The idea was
venience stores, food
area/ The outdoor
masonry. Finishes
to have the circular
vending stalls, au-
dining is covered by
range from textured
roofing supported by
tomobile clinic, ATM
the pergola roofing
paint to slated clad-
one column upon the
machines, etc.
system as seen below.
ding stones to wood
The dining overlooks
panelling systems.
exploration of possible structural solutions.
The food vending
the sloping manicured
stalls are at the wider
landscape that ends
Pedestrian & vehic-
end of the curved
in a river adjacent to
ular circulation was
structure.
the site.
also considered in zoning.
PHYSICAL MODELS OF THE FUEL STATION & CONVENIENCE STORES
MODEL 4 SCALE 1:200
MODEL 3 SCALE 1:200 22
MODEL 2 SCALE 1:200
MODEL 1 SCALE 1:200
THE MODELS AT DIFFERENT SCALES 23
MODEL 3 SCALE 1:200
PROJECT 04 04 PROJECT MIXED-URBAN DEVELOPMENT MIXED URBAN DEVELOPMENT Upperhill, Nairobi, Kenya Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya March 2022 --Aug May 2022 Aug2022 2022 School - Year 4 Semester 1 SchoolProject Project - Year 4 Semester 1 Project Concept: Fragmentation The challenge was to create The design concept was
fragmentation which iswas a a high-rise solution The challenge was tothat The design concept create high-rise solution of reality fragmentation which is a of life. Fragmentation allowsafor close disposition that allows for close disreality of life. Fragmentathe different urban functions is a parti that allows individposition of the different tion is a parti that allows elements/spaces/parts withinfunctions the same within setting. The ual urban individual elements/spacthe same setting. The con- toes/parts to retain their own retain their own characproposed development proposed development character, materiality, etc sisted of commercial spaces, ter, materiality, etc without consisted of commercial without needing to conneeding to conform. I atoffice spaces,doctor’s plaza, spaces, office spaces,docform. I attempted to show tempted to show both form residential spaces, chapel, tor’s plaza, residential both form & surface fragspaces, among &mentation. surface fragmentation. among chapel, other spaces on a other spaces on a plot of plot of about 2.5 acres. about 2.5 acres.
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Both form & surface
The high-rise build-
The cantilevered
The part of the
fragmentation can be
ing also incorpo-
side of the sky
L-shaped element ac-
seen from the facade
rates an L-shaped
bridge overlooks the
cessible on each level
design. Example
coloured element.
Uhuru Public Park
includes a common
through the interplay
It attempts to make
from a distance. A
breakout space for
of balconies, the use
the building create
walk from end to
the residential &
of somewhat hap-
a sense of place
end would provide a
office spaces. The
hazardly arranged
(placemaking) by
somewhat panoramic
coloured glass accen-
finestrations, etc.
potentially becoming
view of the Nairobi
tuates the interior
a landmark in the
skyline.
design of the space.
area.
SKETCH ELEVATION
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BUILDING SECTION 27
COMPOSITE PLAN 28
BASEMENT PLAN 29
CIRCULATION:
ADHERENCE TO THE NEW URBANISM PRINCIPLES: I.Principle 2 (Connectivity): The design is intercon-
1. The main line of pedestrian circulation
nected to the street grid to disperse traffic & encour-
connects pedestrians from the north
age walking.
to the south, and vice versa. This aims
II.Principle 8(Smart transportation): Zoning that
to retain the pre-existing footpath that
allows pedestrian friendly design that encourages
pedestrians in the past years would use to
the use of bicycles, scooters & walking as a means of
trespass the site.
daily transportation. III.Principle 10(Quality of Life): Incorporation of a
2. Vehicular circulation is predominantly
skywalk to promote a lively experience.
in the west. Pedestrians have access to
IV.Principle 5 (Quality architecture & urban design):
the north/south/east facade, and are
Open up the gardens/parks to the public to encour-
therefore relatively shaded from the sun.
age a sense of belonging/place, as per the Maslow’s Hierarchy.
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PROJECT 05 MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL & DRUG ABUSE REHABILITATION CENTRE (MHH & DARCs) JKUAT Juja, Kiambu, Kenya Sep 2022 - Dec 2022 School Project - Year 4 Semester 2 The research subject behind this project was
The design concept was integration. Social integration
‘the spatial organization for social interac-
involves bringing people (who are typically different)
tions in MHH&DARCs’. The site has plenty
together. The analogy for integration was the triangle ex-
of trees & is adjacent to JKUAT Hospital. The
isting at the site. The triangle is the present center/core
MHH&DARC consisted of spaces such as
of social interactions on site with a continuous flow of
in-patient &outpatient facilities, doctors pla-
pedestrian traffic all day. The form attempted to abstract
za, meditation facilities, among other spaces.
the movement of people along the 3 sides of the triangle.
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CAD/ HAND DRAWING OF THE PROPOSED SITE PLAN
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SOME OF THE PROPOSED SOLUTIONS TO THE RESEARCH PROBLEM: I. Planning unin-
II. Planning the circu-
III. The preferred spac-
These spaces should be
terrupted visual
lation network in a way
es for long-term social
shaped in proper di-
connections in the
to ease the access to
interaction should be
mensions for the physi-
spaces will increase
the spaces and provid-
designed as close or
cal arrangements (sport
the accessibility
ing the access to the
directly connected to
equipment, seating
between the spaces
spaces through an un-
this circulation axis.
groups appropriate for
and provide the
interrupted circulation
different arrangements,
spaces to become
axis rather than anoth-
etc.) which will pro-
convenient for social
er space will increase
vide social interaction
interaction.
opportunities for social
opportunities can be
interaction.
planned and preferably in such a way to have natural light. Natural surveillance.
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PROJECT 06 RESIDENTIAL HOUSE Kirinyaga County, Kenya March - April 2023 Solo Freelancing Project This is a 3-bedroom house. Part of the client’s brief needed that one of the bedrooms (a bachelor’s room) be accessed from outside).
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PROJECT 07 RETREAT HOME - A SOLO EXERCISE ON FORM DEVELOPMENT Completed in September 2023
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LANDSCAPING & PATIO RENOVATIONS Different parts of USA & Canada March 2023 - April 2023 Online Freelancing Projects
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PROJECT 08 APARTMENT BLOCK Nairobi, Kenya April 2023
Completed under the guidance & instructions of the Kirinyaga County Assistant Architect
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