Kenyan architectural firm targets sustainable design in next growth phase

Nairobi, Kenya, November 9 - Kenyan architectural firm Design Source Limited is set to embrace innovative technologies and sustainable design principles as it looks to expand its influence in the nation's construction sector. The 20-year-old company, founded in 2006 by architects Christopher Naicca and Emma Miloyo, intends to concentrate on evolving technologies and eco-friendly practices as it outlines its strategy for the coming decade.

Over the years, Design Source has evolved from a traditional architectural practice to a diverse consultancy, providing interior design, project management, construction supervision, and master planning services. Their portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, such as education, hospitality, and energy, including the Gulf Energy Headquarters, Alba Hotel in Meru, Moi Educational Centre, Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) at Konza, the University of Embu, and iHUB.

The firm emphasizes a collaborative design process, engaging clients and end-users through consultations, workshops, and design reviews to create functional spaces that cater to the needs of the people and their environment. Design Source celebrated its 20-year milestone with a dinner attended by founding members, employees, clients, partners, and other industry professionals, who discussed the firm's growth since its inception.

The company is strategically positioning itself for a period of heightened construction and infrastructure development in Kenya, especially in urban areas, where the demand for architectural design and other built-environment services is on the rise.