Konza City Staff Housing
Konza Technopolis is a key flagship project of Kenya’s Vision 2030 economic development portfolio. Konza will be a world-class city, powered by a thriving information, communications and technology sector, superior reliable infrastructure and business friendly governance systems. CPF and Laptrust approached us to design and plan out contemporary staff residences that would include different unit types and typologies which ranged from studio units, 1&2 bedroom apartments, 3 bedroom bungalows and 3&4 bedroom maisonettes. Healthy and sustainable living being fundamental to this housing scheme and thus the project incorporates a menu of outdoor amenity areas, at multiple scales, located at various levels, and range from intimate and private to significant and semi-public.
The Konza staff housing project was largely oriented towards the desire to build spaces that are supportive, inclusive, and give dignity to all. Hence, all of units within the scheme are offered below market rent while staying undifferentiated from market housing.
Elevating sustainable design, the Konza Staff Housing project embodies an authentic use of materials, expression of functions, and fabrication capabilities. The simple form is a reimagination of volume utilization, creating a refined and rich experience that is both unexpected and unique. Every aspect of the residences was considered to provide a comfortable and livable environment, promoting health and well-being to its highest potential. We took full advantage of the site’s location orienting the layout to maximize cross-ventilation, natural light, solar gains, and views..
Konza Technopolis is a key flagship project of Kenya’s Vision 2030 economic development portfolio. Konza will be a world-class city, powered by a thriving information, communications and technology sector, superior reliable infrastructure and business friendly governance systems. CPF and Laptrust approached us to design and plan out contemporary staff residences that would include different unit types and typologies which ranged from studio units, 1&2 bedroom apartments, 3 bedroom bungalows and 3&4 bedroom maisonettes. Healthy and sustainable living being fundamental to this housing scheme and thus the project incorporates a menu of outdoor amenity areas, at multiple scales, located at various levels, and range from intimate and private to significant and semi-public.
