Laudably looking back, but...
McMillan's majestic lions are reproduced almost 90 years later with slightly shabby results.
‘Built beauty: Kenya's architectural heritage, under threat'
A talk by AHAC members Janfrans Van der Eerden and Aref Adamali, hosted by Adam Smith International.
Kisumu Alert!
We're losing Kisumu's architectural future now... An update and call to action by AHAC member Janfrans van der Eerden. Check out Janfrans' interesting presentation here.
At the Alliance Francaise
The listing project initiator, Aref Adamali, introduces the book ‘A brief tour of the Buildings of Nairobi’ by Yuko Iwatani and Evelyne Wanjiku. Also at the event were AHAC members Emma Miloyo and Peter Makachia. More on Facebook here.
Kaloleni Garden Estate
An example of planning done well. For a related paper by Steering Committee member, Peter Makachia, click here.
Kenwood House
Designed by world reknowned architect Ernst May. For more about Ernst May's time in East Africa, click here. Contributed by Tim Vaulkhard (www.triad.co.ke).
Nairobi's modernism
'KFA building' on Haile Selassie Avenue. Contributed by Janfrans van der Eerden (www.eerdenarch.nl).
Shan Cinema/Sarakasi Dome
The orginal Shan Cinema building continues to serve as a venue for arts and entertainment under the Sarakasi Trust, a performing arts development organization. “Sarakasi” is the Kiswahili word for Circus or Acrobatics. More at: www.sarakasi.org/home
In the press (again)
As part of this initiative, the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) has voted for its top 15 buildings. (Click here for more). Watch this space for your/the wider public's vote, and what the media will say about it. Coming soon...
Great resource
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
classic ones to unexpected newer buildings. It is well worth getting a copy.
You can contact Evelyn get the book (buildingsofnairobi@gmail.com) or pick one up at the Museum gift shop, Fairview Hotel gift shop, Savanis Westgate, Book Point Moi Avenue, JKIA duty free shops, Muthaiga video library at Mobil Plaza, and the All Times stand at Village Market.
You can contact Evelyn get the book (buildingsofnairobi@gmail.com) or pick one up at the Museum gift shop, Fairview Hotel gift shop, Savanis Westgate, Book Point Moi Avenue, JKIA duty free shops, Muthaiga video library at Mobil Plaza, and the All Times stand at Village Market.
Mahatmah Gandhi Library
Contributed by Emma Miloyo, Design Source
Kenyatta International Conference Centre
Use: Commercial
Why is this building interesting? Adapting local hut concepts to a contemporary context, the KICC is both aesthetically pleasing and uniquely Kenyan. It is designed by Karl Henrik Nøstvik.
Criteria:
- Uniquely Kenyan or African architecture
- High quality construction and/or use of innovative technology
- Representative of the work of a noteworthy architect or designer
Times Tower
Use: Commercial
Why is this building interesting? Times tower is the tallest standing tower in Nairobi and was built and designed by renowned architect David Bristow of Triad Architects.
Criteria:
- High quality construction and/or use of innovative technology
- Representative of the work of a noteworthy architect or designer
Nation House
Year: 1989
Use: Commercial
Why is this building interesting?: Portrayed as a modern landmark of progress and achievement, this building intertwined innovative technology for its communications.
Criteria:
- High quality construction and/or use of innovative technology
Bull Cafe
Use: Residential
Why is this building interesting? This building is one of the first to accommodate Indian railway labourers, during colonial times.
Criteria:
- Representative of a particular period in history
The Village Market
Why is this building interesting? With its circular patterns and open air concepts, the Village Market adapted the shopping mall concept to suit Kenya’s climate. It has been used as an example for other shopping centers in Africa.
Criteria:
- Great architecture and aesthetics
- Uniquiely Kenyan or African architecture
Cooperative Bank Building
Why is this building interesting? Built by a Swiss architect the structure is solid in construction, yet gracefully slopped in appearance.
Criteria:
- Great architecture and aesthetics
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