Month: February 2016
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African Architecture. Tented Lodge
Wooden poles on masonry columns. Columns finished with round shaped plaster. Makuti thatched roof supported on wooden poles. It provides excellent insulation in tropical climates. Mazeras stone floor slabs joint together using cement mortar. Interior decor and furniture made of naturally shaped wooden poles. Internal ceiling made of hessian tent. Foundation made…
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Utawala, Nairobi. Apartment construction on a 30 x60 ft plot.
Utawala area is located 22km from the Nairobi CBD. It has close proximity to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, hence most surrounding buildings are ground and 2 floors up, restricting vertical construction to give way for flight paths. This is the same situation in South C around Wilson airport. Notable buildings are Fahari hotel and Kinka…