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Hillary Abongo
2023
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Proposed Machakos Public Library
Design Thesis
PROJECT DATA
Designed: HILLARY ABONGO
Reg. N.o. ABS 211-0045/2016
Supervised: Arch. Dr. Okello Noel J. O Department of Architecture (JKUAT)
Client: Kenya National Library Services (KNLS)
Location: Machakos Town, Machakos County, Kenya
Year: 2022
Area: 3500sqm
Value Estimate: Ksh 200 million
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed KNLS Machakos Public Library is located in Machakos Town, Machakos County in Kenya, 100m from Mbolu Malu road on a Kenya National Library Services site. The proposed public library is envisioned as a bridge between knowledge-based resource acquisition and community engagement by accommodating multiple functions that serves both as a knowledge hub and a socio-cultural place for the empowerment of the people of Machakos Town and its environs.
The emphasis of the project is on the relationship between architectural context [Cultural, Environmental, Physical], the public, and the information provided by libraries –both digital and physical media, all put together in an efficient wayfinding design environment for an enhanced public library user experience.
The project draws concepts from the immediate contextual environment to come up with a design solution unique to the local context.
The project brief.
The proposed project accommodates the following functions;
i. Public Library comprising of:
Library collection stacks, Reading spaces, Multimedia Library, specialized libraries such as Teens, Children’s, Adult and senior citizens, Youth, Informal Quickread Lounges, Storage areas, Offices, Welcoming entrance lobby/ reception and visitor information centre, Exhibition areas and Relaxation areas, ample parking
ii. Multipurpose Auditorium (200 capacity)
iii. Bookshop
iv. Cafeteria
RESEARCH THESIS PROPOSITION
The proposed project is built on the Research Thesis proposition which asserts that efficient wayfinding design criteria result in an enhanced new user experience and improved public library building usability leading to ease of resource acquisition and community engagement. The Research Thesis, ROLE OF WAYFINDING IN ENHANCING LIBRARY USER EXPERIENCE THE CASE OF NAIROBI PUBLIC LIBRARIES is based on observed deficits in wayfinding as observed in select Public Libraries within Nairobi County where first-time library users were compelled to request directions pausing frequently to reorient and study signage in order to get to their desired destination.
The research Thesis aimed at contributing to the body of knowledge in the creation of sustainable architecture for public libraries by [1] identifying various wayfinding design strategies employed in select public libraries in Nairobi County and [2] determining first-time user experiences associated with different wayfinding strategies.
The following research findings are adapted in the design proposal to enhance new user experiences by effortless wayfinding processes: [a] Visual accessibility to different library sections by allowing long sight lines. [b] Well structured circulation with clear beginnings, middles and ends. [c] Spatial legibility by use of open floor layouts. [d] Direct building accessibility from street with minimal choice options.
The proposed library sets itself apart by incorporating digital technologies in its functional use and reinterpreting the design of Public Library as a multifunctional interactive space where the library becomes both a place of engagement and learning.
1. Site relevance and Ownership- The site being a dedicated KNLS site is fit for the development of a public library.
2. Compatibility and zoning- The site sits at the edge of a governement zoned institutional activity area of the Machakos Town away from the busy central business district.
3. Accessibility- The site is strategically located just 100m from Mbolu Malu road- a high way and within Machakos Town. Making it walkable to town dwellers- Machakos Town being a small town.
4. Familiarity- The site being within the government complex is familiar to the dwellers of Machokos Town and its environs and is therefore its context is known
5. Quality of site- The site is away from the busy Machakos Town business district making it conducive for its purpose. While within the vicinity of the town, the site can benefit from the large population of the town in the services and opportunities it offers.
6. Development cost- No extra cost is to be incurred in acquisition of land by the KNLS as the site is their property.
SITE VIEWS Site view 01 Northwards and outwards on site Site view 02 Eastwards and outwards on site. Noisecompatiblefunctions Accesspoint
SITE
JUSTIFICATION
Site location in an accessible urban context can be used to create a vibrant urban life for Machakos Town. Site location within zoned government facilities area is beneficial to the proposed Machakos Public Library as the public library would complement the surrounding institutions.
A. The actual site is fairly small with a coverage of 0.25Ha which make it difficult to have outdoor areas and surface level parking.
B. The site geometry further constricts building usability at the acute point.
NEIGHBOURHOOD The project site is located in Machakos Town, in Machakos County, in Kenya, in Africa. Machakos Town is about 65km from Nairobi City, a one and half hour drive. The site is located 100m from Mbolu Malu road bordering the Chief’s office to the North and the NCDIC library to the East. Machakos stadium KNLS Site CIDC Library Office of the Attorney General Chief’s Office St Mary’s Machakos Girl’s Machakos Huduma Centre Civil Servant’s Neighborhood Restaurant Machakos-Kituiroad Mbolu-Malu road KFA ltd Machakos-Kangundo road SITE BOUNDARIES SURVEY PLAN SITE PLAN Current site Size: 0.62 acres Applied for extension Size: 0.43 acres 1000 SITE COMPOSITE Site views Noise on site Mains sewer connection point Mains water connection point Electricity connection point Available street lighting THE SITE SITE CHALLENGES SITE STRENGTHS
PROJECT LOCATION
CONCEPTUALIZATION
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The proposed design solution for Machakos Public Library strives to be in CONTEXTUAL RESONANCE with the setting of use by:
[1.] Belonging to the native contexts and a people.
The idea behind the form is derived from the craft of wood carving that the Kamba Tribe of Machakos were skilled at. The process involved in wood carving is captured from its beginning to ends. The resulting design solution is therefore unique to its context of use.
[2.] Responsive to and symbiotic with the environment. Keen attention is laid on environmental performance of the design solution. Passive design is employed to allow for a building that has optimal indoor comfort to its users.
Introduced centre point due to:
A. Site configuration
B. Access roads intersect around vertex “A”
[3.] Embracing and acknowledging the context’s history by understanding the past to current context to inform the future. Through this design bridges the divide between cultural narrative and identity.
Embracing the wood carving craft would be in dialogue and resonance with the context of Machakos. The same craft that used to bring Kamba people for economic prosperity is envisioned to bring people together for knowledge empowerment.
[4.] The design solution is rooted to its site by belonging to it and becoming of it. Site opportunities and challenges are embraced to inform the design solution. Site geometry and neighbourhood context is careful studied to inform the design.
CHIPPING THE BUILDING MASS ON SITE
THE CONCEPT
Wood carving process is from rough initial pieces to the smooth appealing end result. The process of creating the end resulting form is as a result of deforming the initial piece of wood.
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pavedCobbledriveway Mazerasstonepavedpath Landscapedarea Mazerasstonepavedpath Cabropaved Garbage covers direction Indian Kids play area---8,200 A D A 6 A H H D F 2 II III IV V VI VIINEIGHBOURHOOD The project site located in Machakos Town in Machakos County in Kenya Africa Machakos Town about 65km from Nairobi City and half hour drive The site located 100 from Mbolu Malu road bordering the Chief office to the North and the NCDIC library to the East Machakos stadium KNLS Site CIDC Library Office the Attorney General Chief Office Mary Machakos Girl CentreMachakosHuduma Civil Servant Neighborhood Restaurant Machakos-Kituiroad Mbolu-Malu road KFA ltd MachakosKangundo N SCALE 1 2 0 SITE PLAN ACCESSROAD TO MBOLU MALU ROAD DROPOFF COVEREDENTRYPOINT ENTRY INTO SITE 5,279 4,242 5,459 8,350 7,500 4,35 4,200 50,800 21,350 5,459 1,100 5,075 1,650 850 21,050 6,627 3,599 4,551 37,000 8,515 3,100 20,480 2,745 2,275 37,075 20,480 4,200 4,350 7,500 8,350 7,100 5,450 4,240 2,500 2,500 350 5,234 7,450 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HILLARY ABONGO ABS/211-0045 2016 DETAIL DESIGN NOV 2022 SHINGLED GLASS SKYLIGHT DETAIL SECTION 5 D-0 SHINGLED GLASS SKYLIGHT DETAIL EXPLODED DETAIL SHINGLED GLASS SKYLIGHT DETAIL VIEW 01 SHINGLED GLASS SKYLIGHT DETAIL VIEW 02 SHINGLED GLASS SKYLIGHT DETAIL VIEW 03 D-0 D-0 D-0 D-0 mm thick 250 300mm mild steel RHS purlin bolted onto RC beam support mm thick - beam support rail clamp fillet welded onto RHS M S beam 15mm thick custom profile twin clamp brackets bolted together clamped onto support rail beam fixed bolt and nut to detail mm thick 50mm dia mild steel tube support thick polished stainless steel cap bolted to place mm thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket Provision of 6mm thick double layer structural glass skylight glazing clear fast 15mm thick M plate with mm groove to accommodated support plate with connection allowing for displacement to profile 10mm dia stainless steel bolt and nut fasteners mm thick custom profile mild steel fish plate skylight support on hollow CHS tube clamped by brackets mm thick 250 300mm mild steel RHS purlin bolted onto RC beam support mm thick - beam support rail clamp fillet welded onto RHS M beam 15mm thick custom profile twin clamp brackets bolted together clamped onto support rail beam fixed bolt and nut to detail mm thick 50mm dia mild steel tube support mm thick polished stainless steel cap bolted to place mm thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket mm thick double layer structural glass skylight glazing clear fast 10mm dia stainless steel bolt and nut fasteners 25mm bolt nut and washer fasteners mm thick custom profile mild steel fish plate skylight support on hollow CHS tube clamped by brackets 25 bolt nut and washer fasteners 15mm thick M plate with mm groove to accommodated support plate with connection allowing for displacement to profile 6mm thick 250 300mm mild steel RHS purlin bolted onto RC beam support 6mm thick - beam support rail clamp fillet welded onto RHS M beam 10mm dia mild steel bolt and nut fasteners 15mm thick custom profile twin clamp brackets bolted together clamped onto support rail beam fixed bolt and nut to detail 5mm thick 50mm dia mild steel tube support 5mm thick polished stainless steel cap bolted to place 5mm thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket 6mm thick double layer structural glass skylight glazing clear fast 15mm thick M S plate with mm groove to accommodate support fish plate with connection allowing for displacement to profile 10 dia stainless steel bolt and nut fasteners 25 bolt nut and washer fasteners 5mm thick custom profile mild steel fish plate skylight support on hollow CHS tube clamped by brackets HILLARY ABONGO ABS 211-0045 2016 DETAIL DESIGN NOV 2022 SHINGLED GLASS SKYLIGHT DETAIL SECTION D-0 SHINGLED GLASS SKYLIGHT DETAIL EXPLODED DETAIL SHINGLED GLASS SKYLIGHT DETAIL VIEW 01 SHINGLED GLASS SKYLIGHT DETAIL VIEW 02 SHINGLED GLASS SKYLIGHT DETAIL VIEW 03 D-0 D-0 D-0 D-0 6 thick 250 300 mild steel RHS purlin bolted onto RC beam support 6mm thick - beam support rail clamp fillet welded onto RHS M beam 15mm thick custom profile twin clamp brackets bolted together clamped onto support rail beam fixed bolt and nut to detail 5mm thick 50mm dia mild steel tube support 5mm thick polished stainless steel cap bolted to place 5mm thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket Provision of mm thick double layer structural glass skylight glazing clear fast 15mm thick M plate with 6mm groove to accommodated support plate with connection allowing for displacement to profile 10mm dia stainless steel bolt and nut fasteners 5mm thick custom profile mild steel fish plate skylight support on hollow CHS tube clamped by brackets 6mm thick 250 300mm mild steel RHS purlin bolted onto RC beam support 6mm thick - beam support rail clamp fillet welded onto RHS M beam 15mm thick custom profile twin clamp brackets bolted together clamped onto support rail beam fixed bolt and nut to detail 5mm thick 50mm dia mild steel tube support 5mm thick polished stainless steel cap bolted to place 5mm thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket 6mm thick double layer structural glass skylight glazing clear fast 10mm dia stainless steel bolt and nut fasteners 25mm bolt nut and washer fasteners 5mm thick custom profile mild steel fish plate skylight support on hollow CHS tube clamped by brackets 25mm bolt nut and washer fasteners 15mm thick M plate with 6mm groove to accommodated support plate with connection allowing for displacement to profile mm thick 250 300mm mild steel RHS purlin bolted onto RC beam support mm thick - beam support rail clamp fillet welded onto RHS M S beam 10mm dia mild steel bolt and nut fasteners 15mm thick custom profile twin clamp brackets bolted together clamped onto support rail beam fixed bolt and nut to detail mm thick 50mm dia mild steel tube support mm thick polished stainless steel cap bolted to place thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket mm thick double layer structural glass skylight glazing clear fast 15mm thick M S plate with mm groove to accommodate support fish plate with connection allowing for displacement to profile 10mm dia stainless steel bolt and nut fasteners 25mm bolt nut and washer fasteners mm thick custom profile mild steel fish plate skylight support on hollow CHS tube clamped by brackets HILLARY ABONGO ABS/211-0045 2016 DETAIL DESIGN NOV 2022 SHINGLED GLASS SKYLIGHT DETAIL SECTION D-0 SHINGLED GLASS SKYLIGHT DETAIL EXPLODED DETAIL SHINGLED GLASS SKYLIGHT DETAIL VIEW 01 SHINGLED GLASS SKYLIGHT DETAIL VIEW 02 SHINGLED GLASS SKYLIGHT DETAIL VIEW 03 D-0 D-0 D-0 D-0 mm thick 250 300mm mild steel RHS purlin bolted onto RC beam support mm thick - beam support rail clamp fillet welded onto RHS M beam 15mm thick custom profile twin clamp brackets bolted together clamped onto support rail beam fixed bolt and nut to detail mm thick 50mm dia mild steel tube support mm thick polished stainless steel cap bolted to place mm thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket Provision of mm thick double layer structural glass skylight glazing clear fast 15mm thick M plate with mm groove to accommodated support plate with connection allowing for displacement to profile 10mm dia stainless steel bolt and nut fasteners mm thick custom profile mild steel fish plate skylight support on hollow CHS tube clamped by brackets 6mm thick 250 300mm mild steel RHS purlin bolted onto RC beam support 6mm thick - beam support rail clamp fillet welded onto RHS M beam 15mm thick custom profile twin clamp brackets bolted together clamped onto support rail beam fixed bolt and nut to detail 5mm thick 50mm dia mild steel tube support 5mm thick polished stainless steel cap bolted to place 5mm thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket 6 thick double layer structural glass skylight glazing clear fast 10mm dia stainless steel bolt and nut fasteners 25mm bolt nut and washer fasteners 5mm thick custom profile mild steel fish plate skylight support on hollow CHS tube clamped by brackets 25mm bolt nut and washer fasteners 15mm thick M plate with mm groove to accommodated support plate with connection allowing for displacement to profile mm thick 250 300mm mild steel RHS purlin bolted onto RC beam support mm thick - beam support rail clamp fillet welded onto RHS M beam 10mm dia mild steel bolt and nut fasteners 15mm thick custom profile twin clamp brackets bolted together clamped onto support rail beam fixed bolt and nut to detail mm thick 50mm dia mild steel tube support mm thick polished stainless steel cap bolted to place mm thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket mm thick double layer structural glass skylight glazing clear fast 15mm thick M plate with mm groove to accommodate support fish plate with connection allowing for displacement to profile 10mm dia stainless steel bolt and nut fasteners 25mm bolt nut and washer fasteners mm thick custom profile mild steel fish plate skylight support on hollow CHS tube clamped by brackets HILLARY ABONGO ABS/211-0045 2016 DETAIL DESIGN NOV 2022 ATRIUM RAILING DETAIL SECTION STEEL BRACKETS FOR TIMBER ANCHORING VIEW 01 02 ATRIUM RAILING DETAIL VIEW 01 ATRIUM RAILING DETAIL VIEW 2 FRAMELESS GLASS PARTITION SECTION FRAMELESS GLASS PARTITION SECTION FRAMELESS GLASS PARTITION SECTION D- 2 D- 3 D- 2 D- 2 D- 2 D- 3 D- 3 50 50 timber eating block Bottom aluminium rail channel to manufacturer specifications tempered glass mm thick gypsum partition finished to approval Mineral wool filling 50 75mm timber frame support 150mm thick reinforced concrete upper floor slab with soffit finished plaster paint to approval 50 timber stud screwed timber frame 25 thick by 200 wide timber board screwed to ceiling soffit 12 thick tempered structural glass Top aluminium rail channel to manufacturer specifications EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket 10 thick rubber padding cushioning Approved porcelain floor tiles on 150mm thick reinforced concrete floor slab thick padding cushioning 25 thick by 200 wide timberboard screwed to timber studs EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket thick rubber capping rail to approval fixed silicone glass 10mm 1100mm high thick tempered structural clear glass balustrade with polished edges Polished stainless steel glass bracket to detail 50 dia stainless steel hand rail fixed to glass by stainless steel brackets to detail angled clamping system fixed to floor slab using M12 bolts 500mm centres 10 dia stainless steel bolt and nut fasteners Approved porcelain reinforced concrete floor slab 10 thick 50 wide mild steel flat bar painted approval bolted onto heavy duty mild steel bracket 50 650 high varnished railing elements fixed at 50 spacing onto steel plate by bolt and nut fasteners 10mm 1100mm high thick tempered structural glass balustrade thick rubber padding cushioning gasket mm thick continous aluminium angled seat clamping system fixed M12 bolts at 500mm centres on thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket seating platform 10 1100 high thick tempered structural glass balustrade Heavy duty mild steel bracket fixed with 10 dia stainless steel bolt and nut fasteners RC floor slab thick continous aluminium angled seat clamping system fixed M12 bolts at 500 centres mm thick continous aluminium angled seat clamping system fixed to floor slab using 12 bolts 500mm centres thick rubber padding cushioning gasket Approved porcelain floor tiles on 150mm thick reinforced concrete floor slab 50 50mm timber eating block manufacturer specifications thick tempered structural glass thick partition finished approval Mineral wool filling 50 timber frame support 150 thick reinforced concrete upper floor plaster paint approval 50 75 timber stud screwed to timber frame 25mm thick by 200mm wide timber board screwed to ceiling soffit 12mm thick tempered structural glass Top aluminium rail manufacturer specifications EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket 10 thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning Approved porcelain floor tiles 150 thick reinforced concrete floor slab 10mm flathead screw anchor 10mm thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning 10 flathead anchor 25 thick by 200 wide timberboard thick rubber capping rail to approval fixed silicone glass balustrade 10 1100 high thick tempered structural clear glass with polished edges glass 50 dia stainless steel hand rail fixed to glass by stainless detail thick continous aluminium angled seat clamping system fixed floor slab using M bolts at 500mm centres 10 dia stainless steel bolt and nut fasteners Approved porcelain floor tiles 150 thick reinforced concrete floor slab 10 dia stainless steel bolt and nut fasteners 10 thick 50 wide mild steel flat bar painted to approval bolted onto heavy duty mild steel bracket mm thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket angled clamping system bolts at 500mm centres on mm thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket as seating platform 50 75 650 high varnished cypress railing elements fixed at 50 spacing onto steel plate by bolt and nut fasteners Heavy duty mild steel bracket 10 1100 high thick tempered structural glass balustrade HILLARY ABONGO ABS 211-0045 2016 DETAIL DESIGN NOV 2022 ATRIUM RAILING DETAIL SECTION STEEL BRACKETS FOR TIMBER ANCHORING VIEW 01 02 ATRIUM RAILING DETAIL VIEW 01 ATRIUM RAILING DETAIL VIEW FRAMELESS GLASS PARTITION SECTION FRAMELESS GLASS PARTITION SECTION FRAMELESS GLASS PARTITION SECTION D- 2 D- 3 D- 2 D- 2 - 2 D- 3 D- 3 50 50 timber eating block Bottom aluminium rail channel to manufacturer specifications tempered glass mm thick gypsum partition finished approval Mineral wool filling 50 75mm timber frame support 150mm thick reinforced concrete upper floor slab with soffit finished plaster paint to approval timber timber frame 25 thick by 200 wide timber board screwed to ceiling soffit 12 thick tempered structural glass Top aluminium rail channel to manufacturer specifications EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket 10 thick rubber padding cushioning Approved porcelain floor tiles on 150mm thick reinforced concrete floor slab padding cushioning 25 thick by 200 wide timberboard screwed to timber studs EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket thick rubber capping rail to approval fixed silicone to glass 10mm 1100mm high thick tempered structural clear glass balustrade with polished edges Polished stainless steel glass bracket detail 50 dia stainless steel hand rail fixed to glass by stainless steel brackets detail angled clamping system fixed to floor slab using M12 bolts at 500mm centres 10 dia stainless steel bolt and nut fasteners Approved porcelain reinforced concrete floor slab 10 thick wide mild steel flat bar painted to approval bolted onto heavy duty mild steel bracket 50 75 650 high varnished railing elements fixed at spacing onto steel plate by bolt and nut fasteners 10mm 1100mm high thick tempered structural glass balustrade thick rubber padding cushioning gasket mm thick continous aluminium angled seat clamping system fixed M bolts at 500mm centres on thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket seating platform 10 1100 high thick tempered structural glass balustrade Heavy duty mild steel bracket fixed with 10 dia stainless steel bolt and nut fasteners RC floor slab thick continous aluminium angled seat clamping system M bolts at 500 centres mm thick continous aluminium angled seat clamping system to floor slab using M12 bolts at 500mm centres thick rubber padding cushioning gasket Approved porcelain floor tiles on 150mm thick reinforced concrete floor slab 50 50mm timber eating block manufacturer specifications thick tempered structural glass thick partition finished approval Mineral wool filling 50 timber frame support 150 thick reinforced concrete upper floor plaster paint approval 50 75 timber stud screwed to timber frame 25mm thick by 200mm wide timber board screwed ceiling soffit 12mm thick tempered structural glass Top aluminium rail manufacturer specifications EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket 10 thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning Approved porcelain floor tiles 150 thick reinforced concrete floor slab 10mm flathead screw anchor 10mm thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning 10 flathead anchor 25 thick by 200 wide timberboard thick rubber capping rail approval fixed silicone glass balustrade 10 1100 high thick tempered structural clear glass polished edges glass 50 dia stainless steel hand rail fixed glass by stainless detail thick continous aluminium angled seat clamping system fixed floor slab using 12 bolts at 500mm centres 10 dia stainless steel bolt and nut fasteners Approved porcelain floor tiles 150 thick reinforced concrete floor slab 10 dia stainless steel bolt and nut fasteners 10 thick 50 wide mild steel flat bar painted to approval bolted onto heavy duty mild steel bracket mm thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket angled clamping system bolts at 500mm centres on mm thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket as seating platform 50 75 650 high varnished cypress railing elements fixed at 50 spacing onto steel plate by bolt and nut fasteners Heavy duty mild steel bracket 10 1100 high thick tempered structural glass balustrade HILLARY ABONGO ABS/211-0045/2016 DETAIL DESIGN NOV ATRIUM RAILING DETAIL SECTION STEEL BRACKETS FOR TIMBER ANCHORING VIEW 01 02 ATRIUM RAILING DETAIL VIEW 01 ATRIUM RAILING DETAIL VIEW 02 FRAMELESS GLASS PARTITION SECTION FRAMELESS GLASS PARTITION SECTION FRAMELESS GLASS PARTITION SECTION D-02 D-03 D-02 D-02 D-02 D-03 D-03 50 50mm timber eating block Bottom aluminium rail channel to manufacturer specifications 12mm thick tempered structural glass 5mm thick gypsum partition finished to approval Mineral wool filling 50 75mm timber frame support 150mm thick reinforced concrete upper floor slab with soffit finished plaster paint to approval 50 75mm timber stud screwed to timber frame 25mm thick by 200mm wide timber board screwed to ceiling soffit 12mm thick tempered structural glass Top aluminium rail channel to manufacturer specifications EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket 10mm thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning Approved porcelain floor tiles on 150mm thick reinforced concrete floor slab 10mm thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning 25mm thick by 200mm wide timberboard screwed to timber studs EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket 5mm thick rubber capping rail to approval fixed silicone to glass balustrade 10mm 1100mm high thick tempered structural clear glass balustrade with polished edges Polished stainless steel glass bracket to detail 50mm dia stainless steel hand rail fixed to glass by stainless steel brackets to detail 6mm thick aluminium angled seat clamping system fixed to floor slab using M12 bolts at 500mm centres 10mm dia stainless steel bolt and nut fasteners Approved porcelain floor tiles on 150mm thick reinforced concrete floor slab 10mm thick 50mm wide mild steel flat bar painted to approval bolted onto heavy duty mild steel bracket 50 75mm 650 high varnished cypress railing elements fixed at 50mm spacing onto steel plate by bolt and nut fasteners 10mm 1100mm high thick tempered structural glass balustrade 5mm thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket 6mm thick continous aluminium angled seat clamping system fixed M12 bolts at 500mm centres on 5mm thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket as seating platform 10mm 1100mm high thick tempered structural glass balustrade Heavy duty mild steel bracket fixed with 10mm dia stainless steel bolt and nut fasteners on RC floor slab mm thick continous aluminium angled seat clamping system fixed M12 bolts at 500mm centres mm thick continous aluminium angled seat clamping system fixed to floor slab using M12 bolts at 500mm centres mm thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket Approved porcelain floor tiles on 150mm thick reinforced concrete floor slab 50 50mm timber Bottom aluminium manufacturer 12mm thick tempered mm thick gypsum Mineral wool 50 75mm timber 150mm thick slab with soffit 50 75mm timber 25mm thick by screwed to ceiling 12mm thick tempered Top aluminium specifications EPDM rubber EPDM rubber 10mm thick EPDM Approved porcelain reinforced concrete 10mm flathead 10mm thick EPDM 10mm flathead 25mm thick by screwed to timber 5mm thick rubber capping rail to approval fixed silicone to glass balustrade 10mm 1100mm high thick tempered structural clear glass balustrade with polished edges Polished stainless steel glass bracket to detail 50mm dia stainless steel hand rail fixed to glass by stainless steel brackets to detail 6mm thick continous aluminium angled seat clamping system fixed to floor slab using M12 bolts at 500mm centres 10mm dia stainless steel bolt and nut fasteners Approved porcelain floor tiles on 150mm thick reinforced concrete floor slab 10mm dia stainless steel bolt and nut fasteners 10mm thick 50mm wide mild steel flat bar painted to approval bolted onto heavy duty mild steel bracket 5mm thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket 6mm thick continous aluminium angled seat clamping system fixed M12 bolts at 500mm centres on 5mm thick EPDM rubber padding cushioning gasket as seating platform 50*75mm 650 high varnished cypress railing elements fixed at 50mm spacing onto steel plate by bolt and nut fasteners Heavy duty mild steel bracket 10mm 1100mm high thick tempered structural glass balustrade
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Mixed Urban-Use Development
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The 25 storey building located along Jabavu lane and Argwing’s Kodhek in Kilimani area of Nairobi Kenya is a proposed mixed urban use developmnet that strives to redefine the urban environment as a place for work, living, leisure as well as commerce existing in close propinquity; within a walking distance solving challenges brought forth by unmediated urban sprawl.
The project brief.
The proposed development is envisioned to accommodate the following functions;
i. Commercial spaces
ii. Office spaces
iii. Doctors Plaza to occupy two Floors
iv. Residential accommodation – varied sizes
v. Auxiliary functions – circulation, sanitation, storage
vi. Vehicular access and parking
vii. Social amenities – cinema halls, indoor games facilities, sports bars, restaurants
The project draws concepts from the immediate contextual environment inclusive environmentally to come up with a design solution unique to the local context of the ever changing neighbourhood skyline.
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Affordable Housing 03
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed affordable housing scheme is a 5 acre affordable low income housing within a 50 acre master planned area. The project provides a variety of typologies(studio unit, 1 bedroom unit, 2 bedroom unit and 3 bedroom unit) densified to reduce overall costs. The project is sustainably designed utilising renewable energy, with a focus on quality of life through provision of views for visual comfort via an active street edge, common courtyards and roof terraces provide social interactions, green spaces provide easement to dwellers, focus on security through a guarded gatehouse and a palisade perimeter.
Mombasa Old Town Conservation 04
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project brief is to design the redevelopment of the existing building; Camel’s joint,on the site at the intersection of Mbarak Hinawy street, Ndia Kuu and Nkurumah road through a contextual study of the neighbourhood both architecturally and environmentally, appreciating Swahili heritage to accommodate the following:
a. A Reception Space incorporating an information centre/ Library
b. A restaurant
c. Exhibition/Gallery: both permanent as well as temporary
d. Four guest rooms
e. A curator’s Office
The project being in a conservation area has responsded to the constants of swahili architecture which are prevalent in the area. In so doing elements of inherent architectural character of the Momabasa Old Town have been largely borrowed and incorporated in the design to provide an empathy with the history of the context.Borrowed interventions are both from a planning and structural design perspective.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project draws its principles from the sustainable approach of economy of resources. The project utilises reclaimed shipping containers as the main building block for the design instead of being a nuisance to the environment after being dumped.
The containers themselves are an unconventional building material creating an unconventional design housing a 2 bedroom unit. The project further utilises renewable energy through solar and water conservation through reduce, reuse, recycle principles and rainwater harvesting.
Energy is conserved through alternative energy sources, sufficient daylighting, well insulated building fabric and use of materials of low embodied energy.
The project is a good example of architecture caring for its enviroment rather than compounding to environmental problems. Biogas is utilised for cooking, and internal food crop production through urban farming reducing the overall carbon footprint of the proposed urban dwelling that is within a suburban environment.
Paradise Lost Tourist Resort 06
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed development is envisioned to accommodate the following functions;
a. 200 person capacity restaurant
b. 20 mumber cottage units
c. 200 person capacity auditorium
d. Auxilliary and support facilities as is required.
Drawing inspiration from the boating activity at the colonial dam to design a resort with spatial qualities and functions that enhance user experience. Located in the Paradise Lost nature reserve in Kiambu county, Kenya, the project hopes to recover the ‘lost paradise” while at the same time keen on the historical context of the site to provide a deeper meaning to the proposed project design solution.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Inspired by the System of Pipework carrying steam to the Olkaria Geothermal Power plant which showcase an interesting terrain hugged with pipes creating PLACE with pipes.
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“No house should be on a hill or on anything. It should be of the hilll. Belonging to it. Hill and House should live together each other the happier for the other.”
The project is set to be part of its environment sitting harmoniously within it uniquely being part of its zeitgeist. The project proposes a retreat within the broader hell’s gate park set on the hilly landcape providing views to lake Naivasha.
Frank Lloyd Wright
Bungee Jumper’s
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CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT
CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT
JKUAT ICT Innovation
CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT
Located within Jkuat , Main Campus - Juja, the Information technology/Innovation hub aligns to the country’s present needs for engaging in research and innovation for technical advancement. It is imperative to come up with a facility that will allow for a centralized and convenient space where these nascent ideas in information technology can be nurtured. The location is also ideal given its easy access and rich contextual University setting and information technology establishments.
The project accommodates research rooms, labs, halls, circulation spaces, and short term accommodation for researchers/innovators, support facilities such as waiting lounges, restaurants, convenience stores, and sanitation spaces keen on linkages with the broader campus.
SKETCH ELEVATIONS
SKETCH ELEVATIONS
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project aims to provide a functional yet aesthetically harmonious design solution for a gas station. Drawing concepts from the automobile environment, the project gets grounded to its contextual environment, both environmentally and true to its brief.
Designed to allow for efficient traffic flow into the site from the junction while at the same time allowing for enhanced user experience. The Eastern By Pass was constructed with the aim of increasing CONNECTIVITY making the country a regional commercial hub providing infrastructure that allows for CONNECTIVITY between Kiambu Rd, Thka Rd and Mombasa Rd The proposal concerns the construction of a sustainable gas station and related program within this context.
Proposed Suba Cottage Retreat
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Proposed Juba Modern Villa
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Graduate Architect: JKUAT (First Class Hons) Thank You hillaryabongo@gmail.com (+254) 707 129 394 Hillary Abongo Hillary Abongo