Architectural Portfolio 2024 by Winnie Muthoni

architecture

PORTFOLIO

WINNIE KARANJA

2024

Selected Works 2020 -

winniekaranjam@gmailcom

linkedin.com/in/winnie-karanja +254 794051098

PROFILE

I am a detail-oriented graduate architect with a strong background in both architecture and art. My interest lies in exploring the intersection of biophilic and social architecture, focusing on creating spaces that harmonize with nature and enhance community well-being. I am committed to innovative design and building technology, continually seeking opportunities to apply my skills in developing sustainable and functional environments.

CONTACT

EXPERIENCE

09/2021 - Current

Self-employed, Thika

Freelance Architect

12/2021 - Current

Formode Architecture, Nairobi

Part-time architect

01/2023- 07/2023

UjenziBora; Nairobi, Kenya

Part-time architect

12/2021 - 06/2022

Zambezi Construction Ltd, Thika

Architectural Consultant

Duties

• Designed and created 2D drawings several projects in a team.

• 3D modelled projects and created render images.

• Worked on several residential projects from inception to construction.

• 3D modelled buildings from point cloud files for renovation purposes.

• Participated in several interior and architectural online competitions.

• Maintained and built positive client relationships.

• Interacted with teams in multiple languages and provided clarification.

• Coordinated projects with other building consultants.

• Met with clients and formulated designs based on their requirements.

• Prepared approval drawings.

SKILLS

• Concept Development

• Research

• Schematic design

• Interior design

• Technical detailing

• BIM Modelling

• Creative and artistic

Software Skills

• Revit

• Indesign

• Illustrator

• Photoshop

• Lumion

• SketchUp

• Rhino

• Microsoft Office

• ArchiCAD

EDUCATION

2015 - 2021

University of Nairobi; Nairobi, Kenya

Architecture: B.Arch Hons 2:1

• Modules include Architectural Design, Sustainable Design, Urban Design, Structural Design, Building Services and Technology and Architectural Practice and Management.

• Dissertation in designing for children; a research submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of degree of Bachelor of Architecture.

ACHIEVEMENTS

2018 - 2019

AMO by OMA; Voi, Kenya

Student Research Collaborator

• Participated in the research and data collection as a student collaborator with AMO for Office for Metropolitan Architecture headed by Architect Rem Koolhas in the ‘Countryside: The Future’ research Kenyan Chapter.

• The research and exhibition sought to investigate urgent environmental, political, and socioeconomic transformations in the nonurban areas.

• Gained skills in research and teamwork

2018

Nafacity Studio, Design Charrette; Nairobi, Kenya Participant

• Took part in the Nafacity public spaces design charrette in Nairobi.

• Recognised as the winning project along with my team.

• Gained skills in teamwork, urban design and presentation skills.

• Enhanced decision making and design skills.

LANGUAGES

• English (Advanced)

• Kiswahili (Native)

• French (Elementary)

CONTENTS SUNRISE SANCTUARY Mathare Child And Community Centre 01 CONTEMPORARY HAVEN Mill Residence 02 EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS CLUB Wine and Cigar Lounge 03 04 06 HOME RENOVATION Alice Home Redesign PRODUCT DESIGN Street Vendor Cart 05 07 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS Soita Family Residence MISCELLENEOUS Conceptual Drawings 08 MISCELLENEOUS ArtWorks p. 05 p.12 p.18 p.23 p.29 p.26 p.32 p.34

SUNRISE SANCTUARY

MATHARE CHILD AND COMMUNITY CENTRE

Nairobi, Kenya | 2021

The primary challenge lies in establishing child spaces within a sloping neglected slum context. Through innovative design, the project aims to nurture holistic child development within the community. By integrating child learning areas, communal spaces, healthcare facilities, and administrative functions along the slope, a cohesive environment that supports the well-being of both children and residents is created.

This endeavor not only addresses immediate needs but also aligns with government initiatives to uplift marginalized communities.

Axis

A pedestrianized path connects Mathare police housing in the north to Kosovo village informal settlement in the south, guiding access points throughout the site.

District

The central pedestrian axis divides the site into two districts, with the plaza as the central node. Child spaces align to the west, while community spaces align to the right.

Topography

The site’s slope divides sections, allowing the lowest cliff height. Support activities are while main activities take upper level.

Floor Most activities take place Pedestrian axis created Mathare police housing Kosovo village slums Child spaces Community spaces Plaza Cliff 5m Support spaces Main activities Masterplan Design 06

First

divides it into two the amphitheater at the are on the lower level, take place on the

Edge

The master plan strategically zones functions: child learning areas interface with the serene police farm to the West, while public community spaces engage the vibrant informal housing to the south.

Node

The main plaza is the central node of the pedestrian axis. Adjacent nodes like the playground, community court, and amphitheater serve as gathering spaces around the building blocks.

Floor Plan place in this upper level Cliff spaces activities

Design Strategies

Mathare Police Farm Quiet/ Learning Spaces

Public spaces 3m

Lively Mathare Police Housing Chaotic Kosovo Slums

Playground Plaza Community Court Amphitheatre 07

Cross Section Across The Site

The site is on a steep hill with a cliff that is 5 meters high at its steepest point.

PP1 CLASSROOM PP2 CLASSROOM INFANT NURSERY ROOM

PLAYROOM PLAYGROUND CANTILEVERED PARKING

TODDLER

ROAD Corridor Learning Street Corridor Learning Street PRE-PRIMARY 1 CLASSROOMS AND TODDLER PLAYROOMS PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUND WITH CHILD SIZED PLAY EQUIPMENTS FOR AGES 3 months - 6 years. PRE-PRIMARY 2 CLASSROOMS AND INFANT NURSERY ROOMS. CANTILEVERED WITH EXTENDED SPACE ABOVE

Sidewalk

EDGE OF PRESCHOOL SECURED WITH A 1500MM HIGH WIRE FENCE COUPLED WITH TREES AND SHRUBS. 08

MATHARE DEPOT ROAD

CANTILEVERED PARKING SOLAR MOUNTED COVER ROAD

Sidewalk Bus Parking DRIVEWAY CANTILEVERED PARKING SPACE EXTENDED OUTDOOR ABOVE SOLAR COVERED PARKING ACCOMMODATING A TOTAL OF 35 CARS 6MM WIDE DRIVEWAY BUS PARKING FOR MAXIMUM OF 2 BUSES SERVICING THE PRESCHOOL

Sidewalk

ROAD 5 m 09

KOSOVO

Classroom Plan

Classroom Section

CONTEMPORARY HAVEN

MILL RESIDENCE

Verona, Italy | 2022

The main challenge was to fit a modern 2 bedroom house into an irregular shaped site.

By celebrating asymmetry and innovation,the design transforms an irregular site with angular forms and sleek lines into a sanctuary of modern living, seamlessly blending practicality with luxury.

Concept & Massing Development

Building footprint adjusts to fit site by aligning edges

Adjusting central volume highlights main gathering area

Design extends form from ground’s orthogonal shapes.

Final design balances form, subtracting where needed and adding space for green areas

The service areas including parking and entry points, are placed conveniently near the street facade for easy access.

Intimate spaces, where privacy is important, are situated away from the entry point.

Social areas act as a bridge between service and intimate spaces, providing a central meeting point and a view of the pool area.

Floor Plan

EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS CLUB

WINE AND CIGAR

LOUNGE 03

Hanoi, Vietnam | 2023

Transforming beneath the streets of Hanoi, the renovation project breathes new life into an existing space, now reimagined as an underground villa wine & cigar club.

This exclusive retreat inspired by 19th century Italian elegance is where the aristocracy and elite of society gather to unwind and socialize privately in style.

Perspective view Aisle adjacent to booth seating

Showcasing design elements

Perspective view

Acoustic panels attached to upper floor underside.

Reflective brass reflecting the rich ambience for visual vertical expansion.

Suspended gypsum ceiling defining the aisles below

Booth strip lighting following booth ceiling form

Plaster crown and central moldings

Coffered panels with recessed lighting

Booth seating curved moulded ceiling

Central bar lighting with pendant lights hanging off ring ornate mouldings

Ceiling Layers

Exploded Axonometric

HOME RENOVATION

ALICE HOME REDESIGN

Italy | 2022

The goal was to completely renovate the client’s apartment (about 100 square meters) located in a condominium on the fourth floor in the city center.

The interior spaces were redesigned to make the apartment modern and functional. The client requested the home furnishings to have a modern and elegant style to make the environment warm and welcoming.

Proposed Demolition & Reconstruction Plan

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS

SOITA FAMILY HOME

Thika, Kenya | 2023

In this project, I designed a two-storey family home focusing on practicality and beauty.

As the designer and draftsman, my role was to create detailed architectural drawings that captured the essence of the client’s vision while ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations.

F UP F DN UP North East West South Bedroom Bedroom Bath Bath Entry Hall Living Room Kitchen Dining Kitchen Yard Patio Covered Parking Porch Pantry 5 5 D D B A E F F 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 340 250 340 140 300 270 310 380 1001809560806095180100 2032020105201052032020 90 950 510 45 45 90 30 150 90 20020100202302010020200 20 360 20 90 15 75 20 360 20 280 20 60280 320 960 105 360 30 360 115 60307530165 6020060 603012050100 20 445 30 455 20 970 470 480 150 240 20015014040 360 20 360 20 90 220 550 20 340 C 300 270 310 380 400 880 340 1002085155 60 300 1058570 1058570 60 300 150 24060 15022080 180 20 90 20 330 210 R = 150mm ff ceramic tiles ff Non-slip ff ceramic tiles ff Non-slip ff Non-slip ceramic tiles 20205 365 ff ceramic tiles ff ceramic tiles ff ceramic tiles ff concrete paving ff Non-slip ff Concrete stepping stone ff concrete paving 0 0 -150 -150 -150 -600 0 0 0 -600 900 pv pvpv pv pv pv pv pv pv pv pv 3030 390 3030205 -300 S S 5a 5a W/C FARM MANICURED LAWN SQ DRIVEWAY 515 1090 240 859 1450 1425 340 Septic Tank Underneath Underground 30 litre Water Tank 1885 4115 60425 920 440 1295 1680 N North East West South Bedroom Bedroom BathBath Hall Walk-in closet Master Bedroom Balcony Parking Roof Lounge Roof 3° 5° Gutter Bathroom 5 5 D D B B A A E F F 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 240 20 100 20 180 20 90 C S S 100180105606160105180100 2032020105201052032020 120220 250 340 445 90 950 406040 200 60 350 60 200 201502033520150201352018020 360 20 580 870 170 300 270 310 380 5a 5a 470 2045 370 4520 470 20 460 20 470 480 970 Shared Balcony 2002010020230 98208508570 2029020270 420 11020330 120606090 370 9020 90 60 85 245 20 360 20 290 20 570 30 14 200 14 380 310 270 300 170 420 20 360 20 360 53 408 460 279 1280 410 ff ceramic tiles ff non-slip tiles ff non-slip ceramic tiles ff ceramic tiles ff ceramic tiles ff non-slip tiles 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 4300 2700 pv pvpv pv pv pv pv pv pv 4599 27145 5 D D B B A A E E F F 4 3 2 1 C C 5a 170300270310380 120220250340140 RF= Corrugated RF= Corrugated Roof Terrace RF = Concrete pavers RF= Corrugated 44788 955 140 468 505 595 276 465 358 410 215 5° 5° 3° RF= Corrugated iron sheets 6000 5° First Floor 3300 Roof Level 6300 Stairwell Roof 8700 5 4 3 2 1 Ground FLOOR 300 5a 170 300 270 310 380 240 300 300 Exposed masonry wall to architect's specifications 100mm thick parapet coping Steel railing on parapet wall to approval 300mm diameter RC column painted to architect's/ client's approval pv pv pv pv pv pv MS window to schedule 20060 350 60200 5012050 9015030 45130 90 45 30 Lounge Roof 4500 Lounge Roof 4500 First Floor 3300 Roof Level 6300 Stairwell Roof 8700 D B A E F C Ground FLOOR 300 120 220 250 340 140 300 300 240 pv pv pv pv pv pvpv pv pv 406040100180105606160105180100 Plastered masonry wall to architect's/ client's approval MS window to schedule Steel railing on parapet wall to approval Exposed masonry wall to architect's approval 100mm thick parapet coping 200mm thick by 500mm wide wall First Floor 3300 Roof Level 6300 Stairwell Roof 8700 D B A E F C Ground FLOOR 300 240 300 300 140 340 250 220 120 pv pv pv Floor to ceiling MS window to schedule Plastered and painted masonry wall to architect's/ client's approval Wooden pergola covering verandah 100mm thick parapet coping 900mm high steel railing to approval 300mm deep RC beam to SE details Lounge Roof 4500 First Floor 3300 Roof Level 6300 Stairwell Roof 8700 5 4 3 2 1 Ground FLOOR 300 5a 380 310 270 300 170 240 300 300 Masonry wall plastered to architect's/ client's specifications Exposed masonry wall to architect's specifications 100mm thick parapet coping RC column plastered and painted to architect's/ client's approval Exposed masonry wall to architect's specifications Exposed RC beam plastered and painted to architect's/ client's specifications. 600mm high transom window to schedule Lounge Roof 4500 9021012030 First Floor 3300 Roof Level 6300 Stairwell Roof 8700 D B A E F C Ground FLOOR 300 120220 250 340 140 300 300 240 ENTRY HALL STAIRWELL ROOF TERRACE HALL PORCH BALCONY 1000mm high parapet wall with 100mm thick coping 200mm thick masonry wall finished to architect's/ client's approval 300m by 300mm deep R.C. beam toS.E's specifications 150mm thick R.C floor slab on 1000g DPM on 50mm sand or murram blind on 300mm well compacted hardcore; all to S.E. details. 600mm by 200mm R.C footing to S.E specifications AREA COMPUTATION Ground Floor First Floor Total Area Site of Plot Plot Ratio Ground Coverage 89 sqm 74 sqm 163 sqm 778 sqm 21% 12% 1 : 100 Ground Floor 2 1 : 200 Site 1 1 : 100 First Floor 3 1 : 200 Roof 4 KARANJA W.M Phone: 0794051098 E-mail: winniekaranjam@gmail.com NOTES 1. All dimensions to be checked on site any discrepancies to be verified with Architects. 2. Concrete block/stone walls below 200 mm thickness to be reinforced with hoop iron at every alternative course. 3. Depths of foundations to be determined on site. 4. All reinforced concrete works to structural engineer s detail. 5. A single layer of 3 ply bituminous felt to be provided between masonry and R.C. works. 6. Drains passing under driveways and buildings to be encased with minimum 150 mm thick concrete surround. 7. All inspection chambers within building area, drive-way and parking areas to be heavy duty and double seal air-tight covers. 8. All plumbing and drainage to be to the approval and satisfaction of M.H.O. 9. PV denotes permanent vents. 10. Heavy duty polythene sheeting and anti-termite treatment to be provided under ground floor slab. 11. All conduits to be laid before plastering. All Electrical works to E.E'sdetails and PROJECT DRAWING TITLE CLIENT APPROVED BY DESIGNED & DRAWN BY CHECKED BY Architect: Reg NO: Address: Phone: E-mail: Site Plan, Floor Plans, Section and Elevations PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN BLOCK 24/2106 THIKA MUNICIPALITY SAMUEL M.S. SOITA 1 : 100 East 8 1 : 100 North 9 1 : 100 South 7 1 : 100 West 6 1 : 100 Section 5 No.DescriptionDate SIMIYU B. NAKITARE A1041 P.O BOX 18278 -00100, NAIROBI 0722825916 27

PRODUCT DESIGN

STREET VENDOR CART

Nairobi, Kenya | 2023

The goal is to design structures that solve goods storage and transportation challenges for street vendors in Nairobi.

Additionally, we aim to create order in street vending while providing protection from extreme weather conditions, ensuring the safety and comfort of vendors and customers alike.

Design 1

It is opened by adjusting the square hollow section’s height.

Customer can easily access from 2 opposite sides.

Storage It operates as a movable storage container when closed.

Vendor can drag it as a cart to desired space.

Design 2

4 corner square hollow sections and all side plates are openable to provide roof cover on all sides.

Customer can access from all sides

1.2 m 0.9 m 1.2 m 0.5 m 0.4 m 2.1 m 2.2 m 30

Openable side Steel plate

Top Steel plate

Continuous Hinge connecting the top plate with the side plates to extend the roof cover

L leg angled brace for supporting display shelves

0.5 cm thick removable display shelf

Wheel

Exploded Axonometric

Components of the cart when opened

5 cm square hollow section

6cm square hollow section

7cm square hollow section

0.5 cm Steel plate wall

7cm square hollow section for base support

MISCELLENEOUS

CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS

CRESCENT SHAPED ROOF

A conceptual office tower with 2 distinct crescent shaped sloping shells enveloping the building. The base is wider that the main tower with terraces where they meet.