Educational Buildings

1. PRACTICE PROFILE
2016

2. Beglin Woods Architects Limited
THE PRACTICE

3. THE PRACTICE
Beglin Woods Architects Limited

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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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EDUCATIONAL

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USIU LIBRARY
Client: USIU
Team: Beglin Woods Architects
Tom Oketon QS
Geomax Services Engineers
Area: 10 000 sqm
Value: $6 million
Status: Completed 2005
COMPLETED PROJECTS
New library building
The new library is placed at the ‘hub’ of the
University master plan, where students can
gain easy access from all parts of the site. The
building is on 3 levels plus a service area in
the basement.
The design takes full advantage of natural
air movement in, through and out of the
top of the building. All external windows are
operable but lockable double glazed solar
glazing to provide both sun shading and
security.
A large central atrium has been provided,
open to all reading areas around the Library,
whichcreatesastackeffectofwarmarearising
through the high level electrically operated
windows, and cool air moving in through the
low level window ventilation louvres.
Electronic book check in and out systems are
state of the art, allowing for minimal staffing
at the checkout desk, and provide a highly
efficient monitoring and filing system.
The external finishes are maintenance free
render and glass, and the building is the focal
point of the whole University complex.

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COMPLETED PROJECTS

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Client: USIU
Team: Beglin Woods Architects
Area: 3500 sqm
Value: $6 million
Status: Complete 2014
COMPLETED PROJECTS
The project is seen as a combination of
highly technical work in upgrading and
extending USIU and providing enhanced
and extended common facilities to serve
the present and future needs of USIU. The
master plan, which has previously been
developed by the architects, serves as a guide
to all future developments on the complex.
USIU intends to establish a world-class The
existing buildings, both technically, socially
and administratively, are of mixed character,
and we believe the Science and Technology
building should reflect the latest science and
technology in Architectural Character.
Externally , this includes a stone plinth with
composite aluminium panels above, in a
double storey configuration set around a
court yard. A high tech glass atrium forms
the hub of the building. Solar glazing and
naturally ventilated offices reduce the need
for air conditioning except in selected labs
and meeting rooms.
The interiors reflect modern high tech, low
maintenance and easily cleanable materials.
Educational
USIU SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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USIU CHANDARIA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Client: USIU
Team: Beglin Woods Architects
Area: 3800 sqm
Value: $2.5 million
Status: Completed 2004
COMPLETED PROJECTS
The new School of Business is the first building
designed by Beglin Woods on the USIU
Campus, completed within the Master Plan
redevelopment to upgrade the University to
the status of a Major International Campus.
The new Business School design is based on a
courtyard configuration by creating one main
and two secondary court yards in between
both classroom and administration wings.
The building is laid out so that the classroom
activities are kept away from the lecturer’s
offices and essential administration areas,
by linking all of the areas by a series of open
and covered walkways. The layout creates a
vibrant student area in the open courtyard
and covered walkway and study areas.
We have endeavoured to make this Business
School a fun learning environment. Areas of
roof light have been created using jack roofs
and side mounted windows to bring light
into the teaching staff wings. All of the main
access corridors are open on one side and
glazed on the other for acoustic reasons, to
protect the staff acoustically from students
making their way to classes.
Educational

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COMPLETED PROJECTS

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Client: ISK
Team: Beglin Woods Architects
Area: 600 sqm
Value: $5 million
Status: Completed 2008
COMPLETED PROJECTS
A senior school of exceptional architectural
quality located on a site of outstanding
natural beauty, which will provide an
unforgettable environment for learning while
providing state-of-the-art technical facilities,
unbeatable sporting and communal facilities
and total security in a secure and controllable
environment.
Educational
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS OF KENYA

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COMPLETED PROJECTS

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Client: Waldorf School
Team: Beglin Woods Architects
Area: 600 sqm
Value: $0.25 million
Status: Completed 2008
COMPLETED PROJECTS
A development of simple economical
prefabricated buildings, designed to be easily
constructed and equally easy to dismantle
and transport to another site.
The buildings are designed in simple
prefabricated components, using locally
manufactured building elements throughout.
The classrooms are warm and inviting and
provide an excellent learning environment.
Educational
WALDORF SCHOOL

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Client: USIU
Team: Beglin Woods Architects
Area: 8,000 sqm
Value: Undisclosed
Status: Under Construction
The project design for the scheme is
under construction and is expected to
be complete by mid next year 2016.
PROJECT UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Educational
USIU STUDENT CENTRE, NAIROBI

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Client: Premier Academy
Team: Beglin Woods Architects
Area: Undisclosed
Value: Undisclosed
Status: Under Construction
This is a phased construction involving
extensions to the exsisitng high school to
accomodate 8 new classrooms, state of the art
Laboratories as well as lecture theatres, and
extensions to the exsiting nursery school to
accomodate the growing number of students.
Thenextphase isleanedtowardsnurturingthe
creative talent of the students by additional
facilities of building a new auditorium that
shall be used for school dramas and concerts
as well as music halls.
PROJECT UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Educational
PREMIER ACADEMY, NAIROBI

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PROJECT UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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SDA MASTER PLAN
Client: S.D.A
Team: Beglin Woods Architects
Area: N/A
Value: N/A
Status: Proposal
PROJECT PROPOSAL
This project is for a new Adventist University
Complex. The master plan includes
educational faculties and sporting facilities.
Educational
7th DAY ADVENTIST MASTER PLAN AND
LIBRARY

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INCEPTION TO COMPLETION:
KEY STAGES OF A PROJECT

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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 cost
Review project program
Submit 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

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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

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Stage 6 – CLOSE OUT (3% of total service)
•Fulfil&completetheprojectclose-outincludingthepreparationof thenecessarydocumentation
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.

23. BEGLIN WOODS ARCHITECTS LIMITED
Directors: David Beglin, Simon Woods, Katherine Mung'au, Kunal Patel
P.O Box 22759- 00400 Westlane, Riverside Drive, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel. +254 (020) 4449146, 4449147, 4449148
Mobiles: +254 (0)734 623 855, (0)722 201, 185
Email: info@beglinwoods.com, david@beglinwoods.com, simon@beglinwoods.com
URL: www.beglinwoods.com