‘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.

Kenyatta International Conference Centre

Year: 1973
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

The Village Market

Year: 1995 Use:  Commercial
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

Alan Donovan’s Heritage Home

Year: 1994
Use: Residential
Why is this building interesting?: African Heritage House reflects the usage of traditional African materials such mud and thatch, constructed in new and innovate ways. It was conceptualized by Alan Donovan and designed in collaboration with David Bristow. 
Criteria:
- Uniquely Kenyan or African architecture
- High quality construction and/or use of innovative technology
- Representative of the work of a noteworthy architect