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Laudably looking back, but...

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McMillan's majestic lions are reproduced almost 90 years later with slightly shabby results.

The first loss

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The first building of the Top 50 list to be demolished: New Florida Nightclub.

‘Built beauty: Kenya's architectural heritage, under threat'

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A talk by AHAC members Janfrans Van der Eerden and Aref Adamali, hosted by Adam Smith International.

The unfortunate desecration of an architectural landmark

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Advertising taken too far? Click  here for more.

Kisumu Alert!

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We're losing Kisumu's architectural future now... An update and call to action by AHAC member Janfrans van der Eerden. Check out Jan...

Comfort Hotel

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Taken by architectural photographer Jerry Riley (www.jerryriley.com)

Repurposing up-country colonial era houses

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Interesting article in the Nation newspaper here .

At the Alliance Francaise

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The listing project initiator, Aref Adamali, introduces the book ‘A brief tour of the Buildings of Nairobi’ by Yuko Iwatani and Evelyne Wan...

The list is out!

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Check out Nairobi's Top 50 buildings - voted for by you, the city's residents - by clicking here .

Kaloleni Garden Estate

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An example of planning done well. For a related paper by Steering Committee member, Peter Makachia, click here .

Edken Photo Studio

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Contributed by Janfrans van der Eerden ( www.eerdenarch.nl ).

Kenwood House

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Designed by world reknowned architect Ernst May. For more about Ernst May's time in East Africa, click here . Contributed by Tim Vaulkha...

Nairobi's modernism

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'KFA building' on Haile Selassie Avenue. Contributed by Janfrans van der Eerden ( www.eerdenarch.nl ).

Shan Cinema/Sarakasi Dome

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The orginal Shan Cinema building continues to serve as a venue for arts and entertainment under the Sarakasi Trust, a performing arts develo...

In the press (again)

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As part of this initiative, the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) has voted for its top 15 buildings. (Click here for more). Watch th...

The wonderfully elegant Gilfillan House

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Nairobi's Chrysler Building?

Mabati living

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A wonderful old mabati house built on stilts. On 2nd Parklands Ave.

The incredibly modern City Market

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... built in 1922.

The unfortunate submergence of Jamia Mosque

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Click here to see Jamia Mosque's facade as it once was.

Nairobi's art deco

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The gradual rise of Nanak House, from the 20s to the present. Cick here .

Then & Now: Salisbury Hotel

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The Salisbury Hotel and swimming pool, in the 1930s, 1960s and now. Click here .

Great resource

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A Brief Tour of the Buildings of Nairobi , by Yuko Iwatani and Evelyne Wanjiku.  The book covers a range of buildings, from some of the clas...

In the press

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For the full article click here .

Mahatmah Gandhi Library

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Mahatmah Gandhi Library at the University of Nairobi Contributed by Emma Miloyo, Design Source

Kenyatta International Conference Centre

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Year: 1973 Use: Commercial Why is this building interesting? Adapting local hut concepts to a contemporary context, the KICC is both ae...

Times Tower

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Year: 2000 Use: Commercial   Why is this building interesting? Times tower is the tallest standing tower in Nairobi and was built and de...

Nation House

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Nation House Year: 1989 Use: Commercial    Why is this building interesting?: Portrayed as a modern landmark of progress and achi...

Bull Cafe

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Year: 1916 Use: Residential Why is this building interesting? This building is one of the first to accommodate Indian railway labourer...

The Village Market

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Year: 1995 Use:   Commercial Why is this building interesting? With its circular patterns and open air concepts, the Village Market ...

Cooperative Bank Building

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Use: Commercial    Why is this building interesting? Built by a Swiss architect the structure is solid in construction, yet gracefull...