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Beglin Woods Architects Limited
PRACTICE PROFILE 2016
Beglin Woods Architects Limited
THE PRACTICE
THE PRACTICE
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THE PRACTICE
Beglin Woods is a leading architectural and design practice with a broad portfolio of work around East Africa generated by its offices in Nairobi.
David Beglin and Simon Woods have an office of over 20 architectural, technical and administrative staff. Both partners act as principal designers, and are closely involved in the design development of all their Projects. The buildings are often complex and sophisticated in function, but are built from a simple range of carefully selected quality and maintenance free materials.
Beglin Woods have developed an aesthetic and functional architectural style over the years in practice in East Africa and have gained experience in most sectors of the economy including Tourism, Commerce, Industry, Health Care, Research and Education. We aim to develop building designs quickly but carefully, to allow the maximum time possible for detailed design development. Our clients are encouraged to become involved in the design process from the start, as their detailed input is essential in the evolution of the building design. The production team works extremely quickly once a concept is agreed, and can often produce tender documents on large projects within weeks of appointment. We are however extremely flexible at all stages of the project, and ensure that all our clients needs are full incorporated. Our computer model generating facilities are greatly valued by our clients who are keen to participate in a three dimensional concepts as well as photo realistic images of their projects at a very early stage. It also allows us to offer extremely short pre-contract design time,
and sophisticated post-contract financial monitoring and project management. Each project, however small, is designed, detailed and built to the highest possible standards. The best designed and constructed buildings will always be readily in the market more than other less well-designed buildings. All our buildings are designed to be aesthetically pleasing, enjoyable to use, economical and capable of adaptation and extension. Some of our buildings are nearly 14 years old, and demonstrate the benefits to our clients in getting it right the first time! The economics of building in a developing country creates an extremely tight market, because of rapidly fluctuating building and finance costs. Prices per unit area can vary greatly from region and the choice of building materials, structural systems and finishes
the final budget. We instruct our consultants and quantity surveyors to maintain a strict eye on the project budget during both pre-contract and post-contract design stages. The design team pays particular attention to the economies of construction at both design and contract drawing stages. During construction, variations and fluctuations are carefully monitored and client approval is sought before contract sums are increased. Financial appraisals, including reviews of originally projected income figures, are carried out at regular intervals during construction, and finances are adjusted accordingly. Teams of consultants are carefully selected, based on their project. Working carefully with the client and the consultants, suitable structural, finishing and services, systems are selected for each immediate suitability to undertake
a certain item, as we are always testing the availability and economy of materials and services within the market place. Project correspondence and documentation are aimed at giving our clients highly Professional service, which records and documents every single contract matter in clear legal contract terminology. Great care is always taken to understand building contracts carefully in every detail and all contractual correspondence is kept up to date on a on a daily basis. We believe we are one of the most professional Architectural firms in East Africa and are constantly striving to produce quality buildings on time and on budget.
“We love our work, and always aim to give all our clients a first class service and quality buildings that are value for money”
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RESIDENTIAL - HOUSING
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COMPLETED PROJECTS
Client: PrivateTeam: Beglin Woods ArchitectsArea: UndisclosedValue: UndisclosedStatus: Completed 2012
A recently completed housing development in Lavington which we let out by the developer immediately on completion.
Luxury Housing
MZIMA SPRINGS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
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COMPLETED PROJECTS
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First Assurance Beglin Woods Architects 6000 sqm $2.9 million Completed 2013
The 8 acre site in Karen had an existing house which was retained. The 12 new houses are designed in a similar complimentary style. There is a pool house and gym.
The site has a boundary on the Miotoni river and some of the houses have gardens which slope down tot the river. All trees on site have been retained. This project is the second for this client. The first at Miotoni West was a smaller development of 9 units which were sold to investors. This project continues our work in developing low rise, low density gated residential communities in the suburbs.
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Pan Africa Assurance Beglin Woods Architects Construction Cost Consultancy QS Civil Engineering Design Undisclosed $4,6 million Completed 2010
This new luxury housing scheme, completed in 2010, offers the opportunity to live in a gated community in the Nairobi suburb of Runda. It included two house types set sensitively into well planted and landscaped site.
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Luxury Housing
MAE RIDGE HOUSING, RUNDA
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Kulungu Ltd. Beglin Woods Architects Construction Cost Consultancy QS Civil Engineering Design 4500 sqm (each house) $1.5 million Completed 2009
The site is 5 acres in Runda with spectacular gardens. The development consists of 9 luxury villas with a swimming pool and gym in a gated community. The scheme is built with fronted hand cut stone and clay tile roofs. The accommodation is generous with verandahs with fireplaces and extensive provision for entertainment. The scheme was fully let on completion and has remained fully occupied.
COMPLETED PROJECTS
Luxury Housing
KULUNGU HOUSING, KABETE
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COMPLETED PROJECTS
First Assurance Beglin Woods Architects Undisclosed $2.1 million Completed 2010
The site of 5 acres was developed to accommodate 9 luxury villas and associated communal facilities. The site is on the edge of a major forest and the layout involved no cutting of trees. The two storey four bedroom villas each enjoy a half acre of forested garden and a gentle sloping site.
Luxury Housing Luxury Housing
FIRST ASSURANCE HOUSING, MIOTONI WEST
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COMPLETED PROJECTS
Client: Cycads Ltd. Team: Beglin Woods ArchitectsArea: 7,600 sqmValue: $3.5 millionStatus: Completed 2007
Cycads is a high end housing project with 19 villas of 4-5 bedrooms with community facilities, a swimming pool and use of a private gym. There are four houses types. The client is a keen landscaper and the site is creatively landscaped with a wide variety of cycads.
Luxury Housing CYCADS, NAIROBI
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Client: Morris WahomeTeam: Beglin Woods ArchitectsArea: 7000 sqmValue: $5 millionStatus: Complete
The project has a communal pool, gym and spa. The site is in the much sought after suburb of Runda and the houses quickly sold out, many off the plans. This project continues our search for the ideal gated community, offering privacy and high quality life style in low density developments.
COMPLETED PROJECTS
Luxury Housing ROSSLYN PARK
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Client: Cannon AssuranceTeam: Beglin Woods ArchitectsArea: 3,600 sqmValue: $3.0 millionStatus: Completed 2006
A housing scheme overlooking the scenic Kabete Dam. The site has an existing house which has been retained on 2 acres. The other houses are orientated such that they specifically enjoy the local ecosystem and views of the dam, but at the same time do not interfere with the existing house. The villas are all 5 bedrooms and are finished in natural stone and clay tile roofs.
COMPLETED PROJECTS
Luxury Housing
LOWER KABETE ROAD HOUSING
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Client: PrivateTeam: Beglin Woods ArchitectsArea: 3000 SqmValue: UndisclosedStatus: Completed 2002
Six luxury villas on a three acre plot in Karen with pool, gym and social facilities.
This was our first gated community project. The feasibility was very promising and it lead to several other projects of this type.
The zoning regulations request half acre plots as a minimum size and this ensures low density development with big gardens. It also ensures that houses can be sited to avoid cutting trees.
Each project has its own demands regarding architectural style related to the prevailing style in each suburb and we continually seek new solutions to the same problem, of providing luxury accommodation in low density projects.
COMPLETED PROJECTS
Luxury Housing
MARULA GARDENS
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COMPLETED PROJECTS
Client: PrivateTeam: Beglin Woods ArchitectsArea: UndisclosedValue: UndisclosedStatus: Completed 2005
A private house in Karen that is both scale and site sensitive in the way it is concealed within the trees. The house has a bridge access onto the second floor with living above it and a pool and ancillary areas below. A covered verandah extends the living space out into the trees on the second floor.
Private House
HOUSE ON MIOTONI ROAD
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COMPLETED PROJECTS
Client: PrivateTeam: Beglin Woods ArchitectsArea: 500 sqmValue: $0.5 millionStatus: Completed 2002
A private house set amongst gardens with a swimming pool. The house uses traditional materials that are contextual to the area. These include bush stone cladding, large windows and clay roofs which add a richness to the scheme.
Private House
HOUSE ON BENDERA LANE
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Twenty Twenty Red Hill Ltd.Beglin Woods ArchitectsEngPlan Structural EngineersMultiplex ConsultantsLoadline EngineeringConstruction Cost Consultancy QSUndisclosed$9.5 millionComplete 2013
Located on the outskirts of Nairobi with a magnificent view around Limuru, the housing scheme of 70 units has three different house types to suit a buyer’s needs.
The 3 ‘villas’ known as Nandi (198 sqm), Chyulu (222sqm) and Taita (240sqm) are all on ¼ acre plots and afford a back yard and parking space for two cars.
A sense of community in the scheme is key and provisions have been made to ensure this. There is a club house with a swimming
pool set amongst landscaped gardens. A conference room has been provided for as well as a guard house and a children’s play ground with a mini golf course. Around the houses run jogging tracks and ponds.
Affordable Housing
LIMURU HOUSING SCHEME, RED HILL
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COMPLETED PROJECTS
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Beaumont Properties Beglin Woods Architects Barker and Barton QS Uniconsult Pisaroan 10 000 sqm $7 million Completed 2011
COMPLETED PROJECTS
An affordable but luxurious housing scheme off the main Thika-Garissa highway consisting of 96 apartments and 32 maisonettes.
The project will also have landscaped gardens, a community building, and a playground for children as well as a day crèche for working families.
Stores are located at the entrance encouraging local business as well as offering convenience to families who live within the Kivulini complex.
This project will be a real gem for families wishing to live in a gated community with ample parking, convenience facilities and landscaped gardens.
KIVULINI, THIKA
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COMPLETED PROJECTS
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Client: PrivateTeam: Beglin Woods ArchitectsArea: 1,600 sqmValue: Undisclosed Status: Complete
This private residence of 1,600 sqm is set on a 4 acre plot in Loresho. The accommodation includes 6 bedrooms, a indoor pool and spa which are naturally lit and surrounded by greenery. There are also two guest houses on site.
The internal finishes display the skills of the client who specialises in marble, granite and decorative plaster importation.
Bespoke joinery, windows and metal work are used through out the house. Decorative stained glass lights/windows make the house even richer in its final appearance. Beglin Woods played a key role in all architectural features.
COMPLETED PROJECT
Private House
PRIVATE RESIDENCE IN LORESHO
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Client: PrivateTeam: Beglin Woods ArchitectsArea: Undisclosed Value: $0.9 millionStatus: Complete
A large family residence with 6 en suite bedrooms, a pool, a gym, a steam room, sauna, and support facilities built on a relatively small parcel of land.
The client’s requirement was for a family home of grand proportion suitable for family life and entertainment on a grand scale.
The pool is heated by a solar system and the main materials are stone, clay tiles and plastered walls.
The interior finishes include solid timber and steel windows. Integrated high security doors are also used but are carefully blended with the high end interior fit out.
COMPLETED PROJECT
Private House
PRIVATE RESIDENCE, RIVERSIDE PADDOCKS
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Client: Blue Marble Investments Team: Beglin Woods Architects Built Sync Quantity Surveyor Gamma Delta Engineers Abba & Wandu Area: 3165 sqm Value: Undisclosed Status: Under Construction
The proposed development will have 5 luxury townhouses with 5 en suite bedrooms, family room, DSQ and 2 parking spaces and an area of approximately 300 sqm per house. There is provision on site 8 visitors’ car parking spaces, a generator building and askari building.
The houses are arranged to take advantage of site conditions and are all arranged to have west sun on the verandas.
PROJECT UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Luxury Housing
JACARANDA HOUSING, LAVINGTON
Beglin Woods Architects Limited
Client: PrivateTeam: Beglin Woods ArchitectsArea: 1,600 sqmValue: Undisclosed Status: Proposal
A proposal for residential housing and apartment scheme at Paradise Lost
PROJECT PROPOSAL
Private House
PARADISE RIDGE
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Client: PrivateTeam: Beglin Woods ArchitectsArea: 2,500 sqmValue: $2.2 millionStatus: Under Construction
One of the largest houses in our portfolio- this house is almost 2,500 sqm with six bedrooms, guest wing, spa, pool and extensive entertainment areas, gazebos, an English style conservatory and domestic staff quarters. The four acre site is part of Miotoni forest, so the house sits amongst a mature garden of indigenous trees.
Materials used are stone and clay tiles. The design includes a combination of single and double storey auxiliary buildings to keep the domestic scale of the project in keeping with the low density of surrounding plots.
With a design that draws on various classic design elements, the residence is an ultimate house representing Kenyan luxury, that takes on local, colonial and contemporary influences.
PROJECT UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Private House
PRIVATE RESIDENCE ON MIOTONI ROAD
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Client: PrivateTeam: Beglin Woods ArchitectsArea: 1,200 sqmValue: Undisclosed Status: Proposal
The house is located on a 0.75 acre site in the suburbs of Nyari, overlooking a man made dam. The house covers 1200sq.m on three level with ground floor entertainment and pool suite, first floor public areas and first floor bedrooms.
The design is traditional arts and crafts style with modern high end materials and finishes.
PROJECT PROPOSAL
Private House
PRIVATE HOUSE, RED HILL
Beglin Woods Architects Limited
Client: Lighthouse LtdTeam: BW Architects Area: 16,000 sqmValue: Undisclosed Status: Design
PROJECT PROPOSAL
The development will have 4 luxury townhouses with 5 en suite bedrooms and 4 parking spaces.
Each house has a BBQ area and pool.
Luxury Housing
JACARANDA LUXURY HOUSING
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Client: PrivateTeam: Beglin Woods ArchitectsArea: 2400 SqmValue: $5 millionStatus: Proposal
PROJECT PROPOSAL
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This is a project of 6 luxury houses on a two acre plot. This is a relatively high density for this level of housing and a great attention has been paid to balancing the built and unbuilt spaces. The project will utilise the highest specifications of sustainability and high quality materials.
PEPONI ROAD HOUSING
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Client: Adder Company Ltd. Team: Beglin Woods ArchitectsArea: 5000 m SqmValue: $4 million Status: Proposal
This project develops a 10 acre plot in Karen with eleven house for rental plus a private residence of 2600 sqm, the largest we have undertaken, The site is p art of the Miotoni forest and borders the Miotoni river. The rental houses are designed to complement the style of the main house which in turn complements the scale of the smaller houses. The architectural style compliments the established character of old Karen suburban houses while employing he newest materials and technologies for security, energy, heating, waste disposal and water harvesting.
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ADDER INVESTMENT HOUSING
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PROJECT PROPOSAL
Client: PrivateTeam: Beglin Woods ArchitectsArea: 1,047 sqmValue: $0.6 millionStatus: Proposal
This six bedroom private residence is located on a 2 acres on Peponi Road and has three levels overlooking a large pool.
The home is build in natural, warm Mazera stone with a shingle roof. The large living and public spaces have high ceilings and high, large windows that maximize views of the surrounding, ancient trees.
The sustainable features include rainwater harvesting, waste water recycling and solar heating. A unique feature of the site is the well established gardens in which the house has been sensitively placed.
Private House
PROPOSED HOUSE, KITUSURU
Beglin Woods Architects Limited
Client: PrivateTeam: Beglin Woods ArchitectsArea: 3,500 sqmValue: $1.7 millionStatus: Proposal
This is a development on 3.5 acres in the Karen suburbs, located adjacent to the HQ of the African Wildlife Foundation and to the indigenous Miotoni woodland. There are 7 villas of 5 bedrooms.
The adjacent plot accommodates another residential project also done by Beglin Woods Architects and the requirement here was to provide housing which was visibly different architecturally but still fulfils the brief for a style that fits in with the Karen style of pitched roofs and stone clad walls.
The rainwater is recycled and the waste water pumped for irrigation. Water is heated by solar panels and the forest is fully retained, with no trees removed.
PROJECT PROPOSAL
Luxury Housing
PROPOSED HOUSING ON MIOTONI WEST
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PROJECT PROPOSAL
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INCEPTION TO COMPLETION: KEY STAGES OF A PROJECT
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KEY STAGES
An outline guide of the key stages that take place, from inception to completion and hand over of a project.
Stage 1 – INCEPTION (5% of total service)Receive, appraise and report on the client’s requirements with regard to:
• Client’s brief• The site and rights & constraints• Budgetary constrains• The need for consultants• Project program• Methods of contracting
Stage 2 – CONCEPT & VIABILITY (15% of total service)Prepare an initial design and advise on:
• Space provisions and planning relationships• Proposed materials & services• Technical & functional design characteristics Check for property rights conformity
Review anticipated project costReview project programSubmit Site Development Plans to local authority if required
Stage 3 – DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT (20% of total service)
• Confirm the scope and complexity• Review design & consult local & statutory authorities• Develop design, construction system, materials & components• Incorporate services & consultants work• Review design costing & program with consultants
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Stage 4.1 – LOCAL AUTHORITY DRAWINGS (20% of total service)
• Co-ordinate technical documentation with consultants and complete primary coordination• Prepare specifications for the works• Review costing & program with consultants• Obtain client’s authority and submit documents for approval
Stage 4.2 – CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION & TENDERS(10% of total service)
• Obtain clients authority to prepare documents to procure offers for the execution of the works• Evaluate offers and recommend on the award of the building contract• Prepare the contract documentation and arrange for the signing of the building contract
Stage 5 – CONSTRUCTION (27% of total service)
Contract administration:
• Hand over the site to the contractor• Issue construction documentation• Initiate and/or check subcontract design and documentation as appropriate• Inspect the works for conformity to the contract documentation• Administer and perform the duties and obligations assigned to the principal agent in the JBCC building agreements and issue the certificate of practical completion• Assist the client to obtain the occupation certificate
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Stage 6 – CLOSE OUT (3% of total service)
• Fulfil & complete the project close-out including the preparation of the necessary documentation to facilitate the effective completion, handover and operation of the project.• After the contractors obligations with respect to the building contract are fulfilled, the architect shall issue the certificates related to contract completion.• Provide the client with as-built drawings and relevant technical and contractual undertakings by the contractor and sub contractors.
BEGLIN WOODS ARCHITECTS LIMITED
Directors: David Beglin, Simon Woods, Katherine Mung'au, Kunal Patel
P.O Box 22759- 00400 Westlane, Riverside Drive, Nairobi, KenyaTel. +254 (020) 4449146, 4449147, 4449148
Mobiles: +254 (0)734 623 855, (0)722 201, 185
Email: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]: www.beglinwoods.com