Porota

I am an architectural designer at BuildX Studio, a lecturer(TF) at the University of Nairobi and an Aspen 2020 fellow. I practice, teach and conduct research on architectural design innovation to bring sustainable economic, social and environmental development to Kenya and beyond.  Most recently I was the Kenyan lead researcher for the 2020 Guggenheim-NY exhibition with Rem Koolhaas, OMA, and the Harvard GSD.  

I am intrested in architectural heritage, historical buildings rehabilitation and cultural landscape (urbanism). I am also intrested in cities of culture and its projection on social development and sustainable tourism.

Working to serve communities who can benefit the most from thoughtful and efficient research + design yet have the least access to it. Through my work, which includes small scale experimental projects and public space installations, I advocate for spatial justice in the pursuit of inclusive and resilient cities and communities.

Achieving sustainability with a proper approach for the users as well as having its own identity to society and its culture with a proper expression. Architecture is nothing but everything through its power of thinking and dedication.  

My architectural focus is on concept development and choice of materials.

Sustainable Design, Islamic Architecture, Commercial Buidlings, Adminstration Buidlings, High towers, Hotels, Culture projects, Educational Buildings, Border posts, Sport Facilities

Architecture : Modern / Post Modern 

Ecologique Architecture

Creativity & technology