Below find the Lead Architect’s CV and supporting documents.
CARRICULUM VITAE
Surname: GICHUHI
First Name: FRANCIS KAMAU
Date of birth: 23rd July, 1975
Contact Address: P.O. BOX 224 –00208–,Ngong Hills
Tel.: +254 721410684
E-Mail: info@a4architect.com prismafrica@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
• Bachelor of Architecture Degree, University of Nairobi 1995 to 2001
• Lenana School Nairobi, 1990 to 1993
HONOURS AND AWARDS
Awarded certificate of Leadership Achievement in University of Nairobi,[2000]
Member, Architectural Association of Kenya[since 2004]
Registered Architect-Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya-[since 2005]
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| From Certifications |
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| From Certifications |
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| From Certifications |
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Space needs analysis; schematic design, design development; construction documentation; local authority and council plan approvals; Preparation of tender documents; tender analysis and advice to client on selection; tender award and supervision of contract; organizing site meetings and inspections; preparation of payment and completion certificates; advice to client on building maintenance after completion;
RESEARCH
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| From DIAMOND HOUSE BOOK |
Writer on scholarly articles regarding construction industry on www.a4architect.com/feed
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COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in the main MS office packages [MS Word, Powerpoint, Exel, Access]
Design software [ArchiCAD, Artlantis, Corel, PageMaker, and Photoshop
Web Design software [Dream weaver, MS Frontpage]
Project Management software [MS projects]
Internet, networking and basic trouble shooting.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2013/Current.
Various residential and commercial construction projects in Kenya.
2012
Various Residential and Commercial projects in Kenya and Rwanda.
Offices for Lesiolo Bulk Grain Handlers , Nakuru.
2011
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2011
Estate at Athi River near Daystar University.
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| From 3 BEDROOMED ONGATA RONGAI HOUSE-LARGE VERSION |
140 unit residential estate at Kigali, Rwanda.
Greenville estate, Syokimau.
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| From GREENVILLE MAISONETTES |
Rimpa Sides estate, Ongata Rongai.
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| From RIMPA ESTATE |
Housing estate at Red Hill, Kiambu.
Petrol Station/restaurant at Kasarani
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| From PETROL STATION |
Various residential units around Kenya.
Residential House at Thika
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PRISM DESIGNS AFRICA http://www.a4architect.com
2010
PRISM DESIGNS AFRICA http://www.a4architect.com
84 Units residential estate at Mlolongo, Mombasa road.
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| From Housing Estate, Mombasa Road |
Cost: KES 435,000,000.00
Master plan for new extension to Nairobi CBD along Landhies Road-South East Commercial Park. Cost: KES 5 Billion
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| From South East -Nairobi CBD |
Various individual residential units in Kenya , Senegal, India and Uganda. Combined Cost: KES KES 100,000,000.00
Senegal House
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| From Dakar, Senegal House |
Olive Gardens shopping complex,India .
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| From Olive Gardens, India |
Ongata Rongai Nkoroi House
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| From House at Nkoroi |
2009.
PRISM DESIGNS AFRICA http://www.a4architect.com
Naivas Supermarket, Jogoo Road/Outer Ring Road roundabout. Cost: KES 300,000,000
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Prism House, Matasia
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| From 5 star tourist hotel,nanyuki |
Various individual residential units in Kenya and Uganda. Combined Cost: KES KES 50,000,000.00
2008.
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS-DISTRICT ARCHITECT,NAKURU DISTRICT/DISTRICT WORKS OFFICER,SAMBURU DISTRICT
PRISM DESIGNS AFRICA http://www.a4architect.com
Responsibilities: In charge of design, project supervision and management of Kenya Government projects in Nakuru District[major towns include Naivasha, Gilgil,Nakuru town, Bahati, Njoro, Molo, Olenguruone,Kuresoi,Mau Narok]
Projects Undertaken:
Extension to Naivasha District Hospital.
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Proposed renovations to Nakuru Law Courts. Project Cost: USD 160,000
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| Nakuru court |
Proposed extension to Molo Law Courts.Project cost: USD 100,000
Proposed conference centre, Ministry of Agriculture-IFAD programme, Dairy Training Institute,Naivasha. Project Cost: USD 660,000
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| From IFAD offices, nakuru |
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| From IFAD offices, nakuru |
Renovations to Proposed school ,Elementaita,Self Help Development International,www.shdi.org. .Project Cost: USD 50,000
Proposed offices,Ministry of Agriculture,IFAD Programme,Nakuru. Project cost: USD 160,000
Proposed offices,Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries,IFAD Programme,Nakuru. Project cost: USD 160,000
2007
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS-DISTRICT ARCHITECT,NAKURU DISTRICT/ PRISM DESIGNS AFRICA http://www.a4architect.com
Love and Hope Hospital, Nakuru
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| From love and hope hospital, nakuru |
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| From love and hope hospital, nakuru |
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| From love and hope hospital nakuru |
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| From love and hope hospital nakuru |
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| From 23rd Sept Love & Hope Pictures |
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| From nakuru love hope pics |
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| From nakuru love hope pics |
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Proposed renovations to roof for Cooperative Bank of Kenya, Cooperative bank building,Nairobi.
Proposed refurbishment to Johnson Wax E.A offices, Mombassa Road.
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| From johnsons wax,nairobi |
Proposed re-roofing and refurbishment to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Building ,Nairobi.
Proposed staff housing for Ministry of Home Affairs and Office of the Vice President-Prisons Department-18 Sites within the country.
Proposed Commercial Development on L/R 209/9046 Nairobi CBD.
Proposed residential development on LR No. 16217/15, Muthaiga North, Nairobi.
Proposed refurbishment to Ministry of Home Affairs and Office of the Vice President-Jogoo House A Building.
Proposed Interior design and refurbishment to Ministry of East African and Regional Cooperation Offices,Cooperative Bank House,Nairobi.
Proposed Prisons staff housing;Nairobi Womens,Nairobi West and Nairobi Industrial Area Remand Prison.
Proposed Market, Nakuru Free area
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| From CDF MARKET kwa rhonda |
2006.
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS-NAIROBI/ PRISM DESIGNS AFRICA http://www.a4architect.com
Proposed housing for Prisons Department ,Ministry of Home Affairs. Project cost USD 8.3 Million
Proposed Students Hostel , JKUCAT,Juja.
Proposed interior design to Chipro [K]LTD Offices,Posta Sacco Plaza,Nairobi.
16 units residential flats at Ngong town
Renovation works to various resorts in Kenya
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| From the ark hotel 2 |
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| From mtkenya22ndoct01 |
2005.
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS-NAIROBI/ PRISM DESIGNS AFRICA http://www.a4architect.com
Proposed refurbishment for Kenya Literature bureau offices, Mombassa road and Kijabe street,Nairobi.
Proposed offices and residence for Victoria Republics Inc., Minessota, U.S.A, at Runda, Nairobi.
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| From residential house, runda 2 |
2004
.PRISM DESIGNS AFRICA
Restaurant,Moi Avenue,Nairobi. .African architecture concept comprising of bar,restaurant and Kitchen.
2003
PRISM DESIGNS AFRICA http://www.a4architect.com
Nomad Hotel,Kitengela, African architecture concept comprising of bar,restaurant,conference facilities and 22 self contained accommodation rooms
32 units residential flats at Kitengela
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| From Hotel Nomad, Kitengela |
2002
PRISM DESIGNS AFRICA http://www.a4architect.com
Several residential and commercial projects in Botswana, South Africa.
,Zambia,Zimbabwe .
20-residential units flats along Ngong road
Kasarani Secondary School.Roysambu,Thika road
2001
PRISM DESIGNS AFRICA http://www.a4architect.com
Proposed renovations to United Kenya Club .
Hobbies;
Reading,Writing,Travelling,Soccer,Rugby,Mountain climbing.
Referees;
Steve Gachoka; Building Projects Manager-cell 254-726687770
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