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COMPANY PROFILE
PRISM DESIGNS AFRICA -www.a4architect.com comprises of a team of Registered Architects who have been working together for many years through Joint Venture partnerships. Our group includes Architects and Interior designers. We have completed a wide range of building designs including Residential, commercial, industrial and public projects as can be seen in our profile.
PERSONNEL
Our office staff includes a variety of personnel with extensive design experience in the areas of Architectural, Construction Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Interior Design, Landscaping, and Town Planning.
DESIGN SERVICES
The level of service offered to the client is based on the individual needs of the client, ranging from full bid service to minimum council approval level of services. We can also provide individual services for any one of the disciplines required in the design process. Services provided at this level include the following: space needs analysis; schematic design, design development, construction documentation, local authority and council plan approvals, bidding and contract administration. The design-build partnership arrangement between the owner, general contractor and the architect is also a regularly provided level of service.
DESIGN PRINCIPLES
Our hands-on approach to design enables us to work well with a variety of clients. We understand the work and the needs of most clients because of our broad-based experience with a diversity of clients and commercial building applications.
Below find the Lead Architect’s CV and supporting documents.
CARRICULUM 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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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
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Writer on scholarly articles regarding construction industry on www.a4architect.com/feed
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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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