Gatonye Samuel Mwaura

Graduate Architect

Samuel Gatonye Mwaura

Position: Graduate Architect
Nationality: Kenyan

Professional Accreditations:

  • Graduate Member of the Architectural Association of Kenya

Key Qualifications:

  • Design of various building types: commercial, industrial, recreational, and residential structures
  • Utilization of locally available materials and techniques
  • Implementation of sustainable design practices
  • Project management
  • Consideration of universal design for accessibility
  • Adherence to building regulations and statutory requirements

Education:

  • 2009 – 2013: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Mean grade A-, Pioneer High School
  • 2014 – 2018: Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Second Class Honors (Upper Division), University of Nairobi
  • 2018 – 2020: Bachelor of Architecture, Second Class Honors (Upper Division), University of Nairobi

Employment Record:

Cadplan Consultants Ltd
Period: 2021 – present
Position: Graduate Architect
Address: P.O. Box 24724-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Tasks:

  • Handling client presentations, site surveys, and analysis
  • Drafting and preparing detailed designs
  • Overseeing production of working drawings
  • Construction supervision under the supervision of the partners
  • Maintaining project files and production of tender documents

Space Form Studio
Period: 2017 – 2019
Position: Student Architect
Contacts: +254 722 510 652 / +254 735 510 652
Tasks:

  • Flora Court Apartments, Ngong Road
  • Mwatha Commercial Block, Kilimani
  • Miotoni Residential Villas, Karen
  • Applewood Commercial Block, Adams
  • Oyster Ville Apartments, Kileleshwa

Adriana Pro Films
Period: 2015 – 2018
Position: Chief Editing Director
Contacts: 0701908578
Tasks:

  • Taking aerial photos and videos using drones
  • Editing photographs and videos to client satisfaction

Detailed Tasks Assigned at Cadplan Consultants Ltd:

  1. Proposed KUSCCO Commercial Center
    • Location: Kitengela, Kajiado County
    • Client: KUSCCO LTD
    • Tasks: Supervision, documentation, and implementation
    • Status: Ongoing
  2. Proposed Interior Fit-out for Kenya National Police DT Sacco (Banking Space)
    • Location: Jubilee Arcade Building, Moi Avenue, Mombasa City, Mombasa County
    • Client: Kenya National Police DT Sacco
    • Tasks: Feasibility study, proposal documents and drawings, architectural drawings and details, supervision, documentation, and implementation
    • Status: Complete
  3. Proposed Interior Fit-out for Kenya National Police DT Sacco (Banking Space)
    • Location: Ground floor Zion Mall, Eldoret town, Eldoret County
    • Client: Kenya National Police DT Sacco
    • Tasks: Supervision, documentation, and implementation
    • Status: Complete
  4. Proposed Office Block for KUSCCO in Mombasa
    • Location: Mombasa City, Mombasa County
    • Client: KUSCCO LTD
    • Tasks: Feasibility study, proposal documents and drawings, architectural drawings and details, supervision, documentation, and implementation
    • Status: Ongoing
  5. Proposed Residential Apartments and Commercial Centre for KUSCCO in Kilifi
    • Location: Kilifi Town, Kilifi County
    • Client: KUSCCO LTD
    • Tasks: Feasibility study, proposal documents and drawings, architectural drawings and details, supervision, documentation, and implementation
    • Status: Ongoing
  6. Proposed Renovations and Alterations on Existing Building for Sisters Servant of the Visitation Trust
    • Location: Karen, Nairobi County
    • Client: Sisters Servant of the Visitation Trust
    • Tasks: Feasibility study, proposal documents and drawings, architectural drawings and details, supervision, documentation, and implementation
    • Status: Complete
  7. Proposal Design for Central Provident Fund Parking Structure
    • Location: Karen, Nairobi County
    • Client: Central Provident Fund
    • Tasks: Feasibility study, proposal documents and drawings, architectural drawings and details, supervision, documentation, and implementation
    • Status: Ongoing
  8. Proposed Residential Apartments for Laureland Homes Limited (Laurel Hill Suites)
    • Location: Kilimani, Nairobi County
    • Client: Laureland Homes Limited
    • Tasks: Feasibility study, proposal documents and drawings, architectural drawings and details, supervision, documentation, and implementation
    • Status: Ongoing
  9. Proposed Alterations and Expansion to Sayyarati Garage Along Witu Road off Lusaka Road
    • Location: Industrial Area, Nairobi County
    • Client: Impressions Advertising Limited
    • Tasks: Feasibility study, proposal documents and drawings, architectural drawings and details, supervision, documentation, and implementation
    • Status: Ongoing
  10. Proposed Hotel Near Machakos Town
    • Location: Machakos, Machakos County
    • Client: Mrs. Anne
    • Tasks: Feasibility study, proposal documents and drawings, architectural drawings and details, supervision, documentation, and implementation
    • Status: Ongoing
  11. Proposed Residential Apartments Near Machakos Town
    • Location: Machakos, Machakos County
    • Client: Mrs. Anne
    • Tasks: Feasibility study, proposal documents and drawings, architectural drawings and details, supervision, documentation, and implementation
    • Status: Ongoing
  12. Proposed Residential Apartments in Utawala
    • Location: Utawala, Nairobi County
    • Client: Mr. Eric
    • Tasks: Feasibility study, proposal documents and drawings, architectural drawings and details, supervision, documentation, and implementation
    • Status: Completed
  13. Proposed Ecolodge in Nanyuki
    • Location: Laikipia County
    • Client: Priscilla Nyachira
    • Tasks: Feasibility study, proposal documents and drawings, architectural drawings and details, supervision, documentation, and implementation
    • Status: Ongoing
  14. Proposed Residential Apartments in Kiambu
    • Location: Kiambu County
    • Client: Anne
    • Tasks: Feasibility study, proposal documents and drawings, architectural drawings and details, supervision, documentation, and implementation
    • Status: Ongoing
  15. Proposed Residential Apartment in Lang’ata
    • Location: Nairobi County
    • Client: Insignia Group Ltd.
    • Tasks: Feasibility study, proposal documents and drawings, architectural drawings and details, supervision, documentation, and implementation
    • Status: Ongoing
  16. Proposed Residential Development in Kitengela
    • Location: Kajiado County
    • Client: Frank Oanda
    • Tasks: Feasibility study, proposal documents and drawings, architectural drawings and details, supervision, documentation, and implementation
    • Status: Ongoing

Skills

Archicad
90%
Hand Drafting
80%
Model Making
90%
Photoshop
70%
Sketch up & Vray
60%
Indesign
60%
Revit
90%
Adobe Premiere
70%
Lumion
90%

Project Experience