Wachira Kingston Kariuki

Architect

Wachira Kingston Kariuki

Position: Project Architect / Managing Partner
Firm: CADPLAN ARCHITECTS
Years in Practice: 15 years
Date of Birth: 1st March 1972
Nationality: Kenyan

Professional Accreditations:

  • 2002 Member of the Architectural Association of Kenya
  • Registered Architect, Boraqs, Kenya

Key Qualifications:
Architect Wachira has worked with Cadplan Architects initially on contract before becoming actively involved full-time in all aspects of work from proposals and design up to construction and supervision. Upon the establishment of Cadplan Architects Uganda, he has taken full responsibility for running the new office and projects on his own on a full-time basis while based in Kampala, Uganda, liaising with clients as well as coordinating the rest of the consultant team on the various projects undertaken within the East African region.

Education Background:

  • 2013: Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda – Certificate in Project Planning & Management, Certificate in Project Monitoring and Evaluation
  • 1992 – 1997: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi – Bachelor of Architecture (Hons)
  • 1991 – 1992: Alliance Francaise de Nairobi – Diplome de Langue (French Language Diploma)
  • 1987 – 1990: Alliance High School, Kikuyu – Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE)

Detailed Tasks Assigned:

  1. Proposed CPS Governance Center
    • Location: Upperhill, Nairobi
    • Tasks: Design competition, feasibility study, finance, drawings, contract administration, project supervision
    • Client: CPS Limited (Institute of Certified Secretaries of Kenya)
    • Contact: Patrick Mutemi
    • Status: Design & funding
  2. Proposed Apartment Development
    • Location: Imara Daima, Nairobi
    • Tasks: Contract administration, project supervision, client liaison
    • Client: Idrata Developers
    • Contact: Tariq Nazir
    • Status: Design
  3. Proposed One Twelve Apartments
    • Location: Lower Kabete, Nairobi
    • Tasks: Finance, drawings, contract administration, project supervision
    • Client: Junction Apartments Limited
    • Contact: Desmond Muthemba
    • Status: Funding & approvals
  4. Proposed Apartments
    • Location: Kileleshwa, Nairobi
    • Tasks: Contract administration, project supervision, client liaison, design
    • Client: Idrata Developers
    • Contact: Tariq Nazir
    • Status: Ongoing
  5. Proposed Hotel Development – Historia
    • Location: Kisumu
    • Tasks: Contract administration, project supervision, client liaison, design, drawings
    • Client: Rosemary Adhiambo
    • Contact: Rosemary Adhiambo
    • Status: Design
  6. Proposed Low-Cost Housing
    • Location: Mavoko, Machakos
    • Tasks: Contract administration, project supervision, client liaison
    • Client: Shelter Afrique/UN Habitat
    • Contact: Samson Mureithi
    • Status: Ongoing
  7. Proposed Kenyatta University Alumni Centre
    • Location: Kenyatta University Main Campus
    • Tasks: Contract administration, project supervision, client liaison
    • Client: Kenyatta University
    • Contact: University Architect
    • Status: Ongoing
  8. Proposed Junction Apartments – Phase III
    • Location: Dagoretti/Riruta/Naivasha Road/Wanyee Road, Nairobi
    • Tasks: Contract administration, project supervision, client liaison
    • Client: Junction Apartments Limited
    • Contact: Mrs. Patricia Nyambura Wanyee
    • Status: Awaiting client
  9. Proposed Loresho Apartments
    • Location: Loresho, Nairobi
    • Tasks: Contract administration, project supervision, client liaison
    • Client: Gitere Kahura Investments
    • Contact: Mr. Ng’ang’a
    • Status: Tender action
  10. Proposed Office Development
    • Location: Nakuru
    • Tasks: Contract administration, project supervision, client liaison
    • Client: Nakuru Water & Sanitation Services Co. Ltd
    • Contact: Managing Director
    • Status: Ongoing
  11. Proposed Development for Unique Centre
    • Location: Upper-Hill, Nairobi
    • Tasks: Contract administration, project supervision, client liaison
    • Client: Unique Centre Limited
    • Contact: Mr. Munir
    • Status: Tender
  12. Proposed Office Development
    • Location: Westlands/Waiyaki Way, Nairobi
    • Tasks: Contract administration, project supervision, client liaison
    • Client: Pacis Insurance Company
    • Contact: Managing Director
    • Status: Design complete
  13. Proposed Golden Mile Apartments
    • Location: Baba Dogo, Ruaraka, Nairobi
    • Tasks: Contract administration, project supervision, client liaison
    • Client: Dreyan Investments
    • Contact: Mr. Manji
    • Status: Complete
  14. Proposed KUSSCO Apartments (20 Units)
    • Location: Kisumu
    • Tasks: Feasibility study, design competition, drawings, contract administration, project supervision, client liaison
    • Client: KUSSCO
    • Contact: Managing Director
    • Status: Complete
  15. Butterfly Project
    • Location: Fort Jesus, Mombasa
    • Tasks: Feasibility study, design competition, drawings, contract administration, project supervision, client liaison
    • Client: National Museums of Kenya
    • Contact: P.O. Box 40658 Nairobi Kenya
    • Status: Complete
  16. Summer Ville
    • Location: Mavoko, Athi River
    • Tasks: Contract administration, project supervision, client liaison
    • Client: Summer Ville Ltd
    • Contact: Summer Ville
    • Status: Complete
  17. Ole Kajuado Gardens
    • Location: Kileleshwa, Nairobi
    • Tasks: Contract administration, project supervision, client liaison
    • Client: Dr. & Mrs. Martin Oduori
    • Contact: Dr. & Mrs. Martin Oduori – Tel. +254 020 – 312777
    • Status: Complete
  18. Maseno University Retirement Benefits Scheme
    • Location: Maseno, Kisumu
    • Tasks: Remodeling of an existing building, contract administration, project supervision, client liaison
    • Client: Maseno University Retirement Benefits Scheme
    • Contact: Mr. Kogondo – Tel. +254 722 309240/0723948955
    • Status: Complete
  19. National Museums of Kenya
    • Location: Nairobi Museums, Kenya
    • Tasks: Proposed rehabilitation of new and old wing of the Nairobi Museums Herbarium Building and new boundary wall for NMK headquarters, contract administration, project supervision, client liaison
    • Client: National Museums of Kenya
    • Contact: E.O. Ogayo – +254 – 020 3742131 / 4
    • Status: Complete
  20. Proposed Renovation and Extension to Tumbili House & the Institute of Primate Research (IPR)
    • Location: Karen
    • Tasks: Building assessment, working drawings, tender documents, contract administration, project supervision, client liaison
    • Client: National Museums of Kenya
    • Contact: E.O. Ogayo – +254 – 020 3742131 / 4
    • Status: Complete
  21. Proposed Perimeter Wall for NMK Headquarters
    • Location: Museum Hill
    • Tasks: Design drawings, working drawings, tender documents, contract administration, project supervision, client liaison
    • Client: National Museums of Kenya
    • Contact: E.O. Ogayo – +254 – 020 3742131 / 4
    • Status: Ongoing
  22. Proposed Works at the Njuri Ncheke Shrine
    • Location: Meru
    • Tasks: Contract administration, project supervision, client liaison
    • Client: National Museums of Kenya
    • Contact: E.O. Ogayo – +254 – 020 3742131 / 4
    • Status: Complete
  23. Proposed Renovation & Rehabilitation of Machakos DC’s Residence
    • Location: Machakos DC HQ
    • Tasks: Building assessment, working drawings, tender documents, & supervision
    • Client: National Museums of Kenya
    • Contact: E.O. Ogayo – +254 – 020 3742131 / 4
    • Status: Complete
  24. Proposed Low-Cost Housing
    • Location: Mavoko, Athi River
    • Tasks: Contract administration, project supervision, client liaison
    • Client: Shelter Afrique/UN Habitat
    • Contact: Samson Mureithi
    • Status: Ongoing
  25. Proposed St. Barnabas Church
    • Location: Otiende, Nairobi
    • Tasks: Working drawings, tender documents, project supervision, client liaison
    • Client: St. Barnabas Church
    • Contact: Dr. & Mrs. Martin Oduori – Tel. +254 020 – 312777
    • Status: Complete
  26. Kenya Airways Phase III Development
    • Location: Kenya Airways HQ, Embakasi
    • Tasks: Design development, tender documents, working drawings, contract administration, project supervision, client liaison
    • Client: Kenya Airways
    • Contact: Wanga & Associates – Tel. +254 020 – 2241096
    • Status: Complete

Project Experience

Himalaya Heights

Hazina Sacco Headquarters

Emara Ole Sereni

Laurel Hill Suites – Kilimani

Kenpipe Gardens Kitengela

KUSCCO Office Block, Mombasa

Riara Junction Apartments

KUSCCO Homes Estate, Kitengela