A4architect offers consultancy service in the following fields of design:
Architectural, Construction Project Management,3 D Animation & Rendering, Corporate Branding, Interior design, Planning and Landscaping.
Email your request to info@a4architect.com or prismafrica@yahoo.com. We will get back to you within 24hrs.
Principal Architect:
Architect Francis Gichuhi Kamau.
Board of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya Registration Certificate.Click here to view .
Architectural Association of Kenya Certificate: Click here to view
We are registered with the relevant Government institutions as per Kenyan Law to practice Architecture in Kenya. See details here:
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For private inquiries, send email to info@a4architect.com.
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ARCHITECTURAL FEES CHARGES BREAKDOWN:
Architectural Services are as per CAP 525 of the Laws of Kenya and broken down as follows:
100% of fees is calculated at 6% of TOTAL PROJECT COST.
See a copy of CAP 525 here.
Source: http://www.kenyalaw.org/klr/index.php
A. Inception:
For advising the client upon the services of an architect and the need for a quantity surveyor, obtaining initial statement of requirements and outlining possible courses of action:
No charge. 0% of total construction cost.
B.Outline proposals:
For considering and developing the brief.
For advising on the need for and instructing consultants.
For preparing outline proposals which incorporate a detailed presentation of the client’s requirements and an approximation of the costs of meeting them.
For reporting any major decisions required form the client and receiving any amended instructions.
Charge: 1% of total construction cost.
C. Scheme Design.
For preparing, in collaboration with any consultant, a scheme design consisting of small-scale working drawings which shall indicate spatial arrangement and appearance.
For reporting to the client on the scheme including presenting an assignment of the cost and timetable for the project and where so required, submitting copies of the drawings to the local authority for town planning consent, approval under the Building bye-laws.
Charge: 1.5% of total construction cost.
D. Detailed design and production drawings.
For completing a detailed design incorporating the design work done by any consultants .
For preparing production drawings and information necessary for production of Bills of Quantities.
Charge: 2% of total construction cost.
E. From tender action to completion.
For obtaining and advising on tenders and for preparing and advising on the contract and the appointment of a contractor.
For briefing the contractor, arranging for him to take possession of the site and examining his programme.
For periodic supervision and issuing certificates required by the building contract.
For handing over the building to the client, providing small-scale drawings showing the main lines of drainage and other services as executed and giving initial guidance on maintenance.
Charge: 1.5% of total construction cost.
See House Designs here HOUSE PLANS
It provides its clients, who may be property owners, developers or tenants, with the expertise to guide a project through the complex development process from concept through to building completion.
A4architect is involved with several Corporate Social Responsibility Activities. See here for more info.
Depending on the requirements of their client, A4architect can provide a full or partial consulting service. The company’s involvement can vary from sourcing suitable sites, arranging local authority approvals, managing the professional team or providing a complete project management service.
The principals behind the firm have several years experience in designing and managing to completion several projects of various natures .
Our Architects are registered to Practice Architecture with the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors of Kenya [www.boraqs.or.ke]-
Registration number A 1085.
We also consulted for The World Bank -Doing Business on research regarding Architecture and Construction in Kenya between 2006 and 2011.
