Pharos Architects
Pharos Architects
About

Pharos Architects was established on the principle that good architecture does not need to be costly. The founder and director,Andrew Gremley (MAAK), has worked as an architect in the East Africa region, designing donor-funded development projects since 1993.

 

Pharos Architects adopts a multi-disciplinary approach in implementing projects. The staff possess not just creative design abilities but practical experience supervising the civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical aspects of construction as well as maintaining strong skills in project fiscal management. We are committed to assisting in the development of the region by providing cost-effective projects that are sensitive to the needs of the users while maintaining high environmental standard

 

Pharos Architects is committed to the development of sustainable architecture in the region. Our experience includes a prospective LEED certified project for the World Bank in Juba, southern Sudan. The project, which is nearly completed, will have the following sustainable features:

  • Sewage treatment plant
  • Sun screens with day-light shelves
  • Rainwater recharge
  • Solar hot water heaters
  • Extensive use of recycled materials
  • Rapidly renewable materials
  • Grey water recycling
  • Landscape irrigation using recycled water
  • Restoration of surface soil and landscaping
  • Water conservation measures

 

AID Village Clinics, Mbirikani, which is recently completed includes the following sustainable features

  • Constructed wetlands sewage disposal
  • Solar electric power
  • Solar hot water heating
  • Rainwater collection
  • Grey water recycling
  • Green roof
  • Carefully designed for natural ventilation and minimal heat gain

 

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Pharos Architects provides architecture and engineering for building projects in the East Africa region including south Sudan. Areas of specialization include donor-funded development projects such as Schools, Hospitals and Medical Research Clinics, Religious institutions and Churches, Private Houses, Villas, Residential Developments and Green architecture Bio--Containment.

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  • Kenya (headquarters)
  • Nairobi
  • Westlands