Below find the Lead Architect’s CV and supporting documents.
ARCHITECT.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Surname: GICHUHI
First Name: FRANCIS KAMAU
Date of birth: 23rd July, 1975
Contact Address: P.O. BOX 224 –00208–,Ngong Hills
Tel.: +254 721410684
E-Mail: info@a4architect.com prismafrica@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Architecture Degree, University of Nairobi 1995 to 2001
• Lenana School Nairobi, 1990 to 1993
HONOURS AND AWARDS
Awarded certificate of Leadership Achievement in University of Nairobi,[2000]
Member, Architectural Association of Kenya[since 2004]
Registered Architect-Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya-[since 2005]
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| From Certifications |
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| From Certifications |
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| From Certifications |
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| From Certifications |
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Space needs analysis; schematic design, design development; construction documentation; local authority and council plan approvals; Preparation of tender documents; tender analysis and advice to client on selection; tender award and supervision of contract; organizing site meetings and inspections; preparation of payment and completion certificates; advice to client on building maintenance after completion;
RESEARCH
Article on Green Architecture.
Going Green-Daily Nation.
Other published articles.
Newspaper Articles.
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| From DIAMOND HOUSE BOOK |
Writer on scholarly articles regarding construction industry on www.a4architect.com/feed
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| From Online |
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in the main MS office packages [MS Word, Powerpoint, Exel, Access]
Design software [ArchiCAD, Artlantis, Corel, PageMaker, and Photoshop
Web Design software [Dream weaver, MS Frontpage]
Project Management software [MS projects]
Internet, networking and basic trouble shooting.
2011
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WORK EXPERIENCE
2011
Estate at Athi River near Daystar University.
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| From 3 BEDROOMED ONGATA RONGAI HOUSE-LARGE VERSION |
140 unit residential estate at Kigali, Rwanda.
Greenville estate, Syokimau.
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| From GREENVILLE MAISONETTES |
Rimpa Sides estate, Ongata Rongai.
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| From RIMPA ESTATE |
Housing estate at Red Hill, Kiambu.
Petrol Station/restaurant at Kasarani
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| From PETROL STATION |
Various residential units around Kenya.
Residential House at Thika
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| From Thika house large |
PRISM DESIGNS AFRICA www.a4architect.com
2010
PRISM DESIGNS AFRICA www.a4architect.com
84 Units residential estate at Mlolongo, Mombasa road.
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| From Housing Estate, Mombasa Road |
Cost: KES 435,000,000.00
Master plan for new extension to Nairobi CBD along Landhies Road-South East Commercial Park. Cost: KES 5 Billion
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| From South East -Nairobi CBD |
Various individual residential units in Kenya , Senegal, India and Uganda. Combined Cost: KES KES 100,000,000.00
Senegal House
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| From Dakar, Senegal House |
Olive Gardens shopping complex,India .
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| From Olive Gardens, India |
Ongata Rongai Nkoroi House
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| From House at Nkoroi |
2009.
PRISM DESIGNS AFRICA www.a4architect.com
Naivas Supermarket, Jogoo Road/Outer Ring Road roundabout. Cost: KES 300,000,000
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| From houses |
Prism House, Matasia
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| From 5 star tourist hotel,nanyuki |
Various individual residential units in Kenya and Uganda. Combined Cost: KES KES 50,000,000.00
2008.
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS-DISTRICT ARCHITECT,NAKURU DISTRICT/DISTRICT WORKS OFFICER,SAMBURU DISTRICT
PRISM DESIGNS AFRICA www.a4architect.com
Responsibilities: In charge of design, project supervision and management of Kenya Government projects in Nakuru District[major towns include Naivasha, Gilgil,Nakuru town, Bahati, Njoro, Molo, Olenguruone,Kuresoi,Mau Narok]
Projects Undertaken:
Extension to Naivasha District Hospital.
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| From naivasha hospital |
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| From naivasha hospital |
Proposed renovations to Nakuru Law Courts. Project Cost: USD 160,000
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| Nakuru court |
Proposed extension to Molo Law Courts.Project cost: USD 100,000
Proposed conference centre, Ministry of Agriculture-IFAD programme, Dairy Training Institute,Naivasha. Project Cost: USD 660,000
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| From IFAD offices, nakuru |
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| From IFAD offices, nakuru |
Renovations to Proposed school ,Elementaita,Self Help Development International,www.shdi.org. .Project Cost: USD 50,000
Proposed offices,Ministry of Agriculture,IFAD Programme,Nakuru. Project cost: USD 160,000
Proposed offices,Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries,IFAD Programme,Nakuru. Project cost: USD 160,000
2007
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS-DISTRICT ARCHITECT,NAKURU DISTRICT/ PRISM DESIGNS AFRICA www.a4architect.com
Love and Hope Hospital, Nakuru
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| From love and hope hospital, nakuru |
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| From love and hope hospital, nakuru |
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| From love and hope hospital nakuru |
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| From love and hope hospital nakuru |
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| From 23rd Sept Love & Hope Pictures |
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| From nakuru love hope pics |
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| From 23rd Sept Love & Hope Pictures |
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| From nakuru love hope pics |
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| From 23rd Sept Love & Hope Pictures |
Proposed renovations to roof for Cooperative Bank of Kenya, Cooperative bank building,Nairobi.
Proposed refurbishment to Johnson Wax E.A offices, Mombassa Road.
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| From johnsons wax,nairobi |
Proposed re-roofing and refurbishment to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Building ,Nairobi.
Proposed staff housing for Ministry of Home Affairs and Office of the Vice President-Prisons Department-18 Sites within the country.
Proposed Commercial Development on L/R 209/9046 Nairobi CBD.
Proposed residential development on LR No. 16217/15, Muthaiga North, Nairobi.
Proposed refurbishment to Ministry of Home Affairs and Office of the Vice President-Jogoo House A Building.
Proposed Interior design and refurbishment to Ministry of East African and Regional Cooperation Offices,Cooperative Bank House,Nairobi.
Proposed Prisons staff housing;Nairobi Womens,Nairobi West and Nairobi Industrial Area Remand Prison.
Proposed Market, Nakuru Free area
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| From CDF MARKET kwa rhonda |
2006.
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS-NAIROBI/ PRISM DESIGNS AFRICA www.a4architect.com
Proposed housing for Prisons Department ,Ministry of Home Affairs. Project cost USD 8.3 Million
Proposed Students Hostel , JKUCAT,Juja.
Proposed interior design to Chipro [K]LTD Offices,Posta Sacco Plaza,Nairobi.
16 units residential flats at Ngong town
Renovation works to various resorts in Kenya
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| From the ark hotel 2 |
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| From mtkenya22ndoct01 |
2005.
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS-NAIROBI/ PRISM DESIGNS AFRICA www.a4architect.com
Proposed refurbishment for Kenya Literature bureau offices, Mombassa road and Kijabe street,Nairobi.
Proposed offices and residence for Victoria Republics Inc., Minessota, U.S.A, at Runda, Nairobi.
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| From residential house, runda 2 |
2004
.PRISM DESIGNS AFRICA
Restaurant,Moi Avenue,Nairobi. .African architecture concept comprising of bar,restaurant and Kitchen.
2003
PRISM DESIGNS AFRICA www.a4architect.com
Nomad Hotel,Kitengela, African architecture concept comprising of bar,restaurant,conference facilities and 22 self contained accommodation rooms
32 units residential flats at Kitengela
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| From Hotel Nomad, Kitengela |
2002
PRISM DESIGNS AFRICA www.a4architect.com
Several residential and commercial projects in Botswana, South Africa.
,Zambia,Zimbabwe .
20-residential units flats along Ngong road
Kasarani Secondary School.Roysambu,Thika road
2001
PRISM DESIGNS AFRICA www.a4architect.com
Proposed renovations to United Kenya Club .
Hobbies;
Reading,Writing,Travelling,Soccer,Rugby,Mountain climbing.
Referees;
Steve Gachoka; Building Projects Manager-cell 254-726687770
