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Beglin Woods Architects Limited

PRACTICE PROFILE 2016


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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HEALTH CARE AND RESEARCH


Client:Team:

Area:Value:Status:

Canadian Govt. Beglin Woods Architects RK Boga Structural Engineers Harold Fenwick QS Varsani Associates Services Engineers Kentoplan 6000 sqm $10.5 million Completed 2009

COMPLETED PROJECTS

The project is located on a gently sloping 200 acre site on the outskirts of Nairobi. The overall research campus for ILRI (International Livestock Research Institute) is comprised of approximately 67 buildings housing offices and meetings rooms, laboratories, workshops, warehouses, residences, and related services. Since most of the infrastructure dates from the early 1970s it needed a major upgrading to serve as a major hub and centre of excellence for bioscientific research affecting Africa’s development. The facility that links a set of laboratories and associated services at a Nairobi-based Hub (ILRI) with a network of national facilities in East and Central Africa, and international partners. The Facility provides state of the art research laboratories for bioscience and related disciplines and has containment facilities for safe genetic manipulation of plants and micro-organisms as well as safe handling of pathogens that will be used in the research programs.

Laboratories and Offices for Research

ILRI, NAIROBI


COMPLETED PROJECTS


Client: US Govt.Team: Beglin Woods Architects Harold Fenwick QS EngPlan Structural Engineers Varsani Associates Services Engineers KentoplanArea: 2200 sqmValue: $1.5 millionStatus: Completed 2004

COMPLETED PROJECTS

In 2001 Beglin Woods were commissioned by the CDC to investigate the possibility of developing a new office headquarters and laboratory building for Centre for Disease Control in Kisumu. The land available was part of the KEMRI accommodation. Beglin Woods were appointed by KEMRI to study the existing layout of buildings on site and to advise on the optimum location for the CDC headquarters building.

Subsequently Beglin Woods implemented a master plan, and designed a new office and laboratory complex.

Offices and Laboratories

CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL, KISUMU


COMPLETED PROJECTS


Client: Centre For Disease Control Team: Beglin Woods Architects Harold Fenwick QS EngPlan Structural Engineers Varsani Associates Services Engineers KentoplanArea: 2200 sqmValue: $1.5 millionStatus: Completed 2003

COMPLETED PROJECTS

In 2001 Beglin Woods were commissioned by the American Government to investigate the possibility of developing a new office headquarters and laboratory building in Nairobi for the Centre for Disease Control. The land available was part of the KEMRI accommodation. Beglin Woods were appointed by CDC to study the existing layout of buildings on site and to advise on the optimum location for the CDC headquarters building.

A building site was identified for the new CDC offices and the headquarters were designed by Beglin Woods.

Offices

CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL, NAIROBI


Client: Nairobi HospitalTeam: Beglin Woods ArchitectsArea: 3000 sqmValue: $4.5 millionStatus: Completed 2012

COMPLETED PROJECTS

A new Oncology wing at Nairobi Hospital. The building is three stories, comprising of a new bunker and related treatment rooms, wards, private rooms and utilities. The building is designed for natural Lighting and ventilation.

Materials used include an exterior finish of bushed stone and Conmix. The roof is flat to accommodate equipment, which is hidden by an eyebrow roof of concrete tiles.

Healthcare

These details are made to match the existing building.

The new wing is linked into the existing Hospital complex with an additional ramp linking the upper floors to the reception.

NAIROBI HOSPITAL

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Client: Wangari Maathai InstituteTeam: Beglin Woods ArchitectsArea: UndisclosedValue: $15 millionStatus: 3rd Prize (Competition)

PROJECT PROPOSAL

Competition Entry - 3rd Prize

The project was commissioned by Nobel Laureate Wangari Maathai. The site has a strong North-East influence towards Mt. Kenya and sits on a beautiful plateau in Kabete. The project brief required multiple uses including laboratories, exhibition areas, an auditorium, an amphitheatre, residential blocks, cafeterias and office blocks.

The layout conceived was one for minimum disruption to the site. It used as much flat ground as possible and involved the least disturbance to trees. Trees were also used an exploration for sun shading.

The Exhibition space occupied a pivotal location at the centre of the campus and the intention was for all visitors arriving and leaving to pass through it thus allowing for maximum interaction through the routes on the site.

The Institute was laid out as a village connected by pathways and covered walkways. Buildings opened onto verandahs and water features. All buildings faced North. The buildings were mostly single storey and built from hand-cut stone, sustainable softwood roofs with metal tile and glass.

THE WANGARI MAATHAI INSTITUTE, KABETE

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PROJECT PROPOSAL

SOLAR ENERGY

DAYTIME - SOLAR PROVIDES 100% BUILDING POWER REQUIREMENTS.

DAYTIME - EXCESS POWER FEEDS BACK INTO GRID.

NIGHT TIME - BATTERY/INVERTER POWER PROVIDES 100% BUILDING POWER REQUIREMENT.

KPLC POWER - FOR BACK-UP DURING RAINY SEASONS.

GENERATOR POWER - FOR BACK-UP DURING KPLC POWER OUTAGES.

ELECTRICALPOWER & IT DUCT

BASEMENT POWERAND IT FACILITY

COMBINATION OF AMORPHOUS &MONO-CRYSTALLINE P.V. PANELS

SOLAR POWER INTO BASEMENT

POWER TO OFFICES, MEETINGROOMS & IT.

KPLC POWER IN.GENERATOR BACK-UP POWER IN.

POWER FROM POWER HOUSE.

POWER FROM PVROOF PANELS

KPLC &GENERATOR POWER

LV SWITCHROOM

SOLAR PVCONTROLLER

BATTERY/INVERTER &UPS ROOM

SERVERROOM

FIRESUPPRESSION

SYSTEMROOM

GENERATORS

SWITCHROOM

TRANSFORMER

BASEMENTPOWER & IT

FACILITY

POWERHOUSE

ZERO ENERGY BUILDINGS

KPLC

POWER TOBUILDINGS EXCESS POWER

BACK INTO GRID.I.T. TO

BUILDINGS


PROJECT PROPOSAL


INCEPTION TO COMPLETION: KEY STAGES OF A PROJECT


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


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


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

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