HealthCare and Research Building Projects

1. PRACTICE PROFILE
2016

2. Beglin Woods Architects Limited
THE PRACTICE

3. THE PRACTICE
Beglin Woods Architects Limited

4. Beglin Woods Architects LimitedBeglin Woods Architects Limited
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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HEALTH CARE AND RESEARCH

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Client:
Team:
Area:
Value:
Status:
Canadian Govt.
Beglin Woods Architects
RK Boga Structural Engineers
Harold Fenwick QS
Varsani Associates Services Engineers
Kentoplan
6000 sqm
$10.5 million
Completed 2009
COMPLETED PROJECTS
The project is located on a gently sloping
200 acre site on the outskirts of Nairobi. The
overall research campus for ILRI (International
Livestock Research Institute) is comprised of
approximately 67 buildings housing offices
andmeetingsrooms,laboratories,workshops,
warehouses, residences, and related services.
Since most of the infrastructure dates from
the early 1970s it needed a major upgrading
to serve as a major hub and centre of
excellence for bioscientific research affecting
Africa’s development. The facility that links
a set of laboratories and associated services
at a Nairobi-based Hub (ILRI) with a network
of national facilities in East and Central Africa,
and international partners. The Facility
provides state of the art research laboratories
for bioscience and related disciplines and
has containment facilities for safe genetic
manipulation of plants and micro-organisms
as well as safe handling of pathogens that will
be used in the research programs.
Laboratories and Offices for Research
ILRI, NAIROBI

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COMPLETED PROJECTS

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Client: US Govt.
Team: Beglin Woods Architects
Harold Fenwick QS
EngPlan Structural Engineers
Varsani Associates Services Engineers
Kentoplan
Area: 2200 sqm
Value: $1.5 million
Status: Completed 2004
COMPLETED PROJECTS
In 2001 Beglin Woods were commissioned
by the CDC to investigate the possibility of
developing a new office headquarters and
laboratory building for Centre for Disease
Control in Kisumu. The land available was
part of the KEMRI accommodation. Beglin
Woods were appointed by KEMRI to study
the existing layout of buildings on site and to
advise on the optimum location for the CDC
headquarters building.
Subsequently Beglin Woods implemented a
master plan, and designed a new office and
laboratory complex.
Offices and Laboratories
CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL, KISUMU

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COMPLETED PROJECTS

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Client: Centre For Disease Control
Team: Beglin Woods Architects
Harold Fenwick QS
EngPlan Structural Engineers
Varsani Associates Services Engineers
Kentoplan
Area: 2200 sqm
Value: $1.5 million
Status: Completed 2003
COMPLETED PROJECTS
In 2001 Beglin Woods were commissioned
by the American Government to investigate
the possibility of developing a new office
headquarters and laboratory building in
Nairobi for the Centre for Disease Control.
The land available was part of the KEMRI
accommodation. Beglin Woods were
appointed by CDC to study the existing layout
of buildings on site and to advise on the
optimum location for the CDC headquarters
building.
A building site was identified for the new CDC
offices and the headquarters were designed
by Beglin Woods.
Offices
CENTRE FOR DISEASE CONTROL, NAIROBI

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Client: Nairobi Hospital
Team: Beglin Woods Architects
Area: 3000 sqm
Value: $4.5 million
Status: Completed 2012
COMPLETED PROJECTS
A new Oncology wing at Nairobi Hospital. The
building is three stories, comprising of a new
bunker and related treatment rooms, wards,
private rooms and utilities. The building is
designed for natural Lighting and ventilation.
Materials used include an exterior finish
of bushed stone and Conmix. The roof is
flat to accommodate equipment, which is
hidden by an eyebrow roof of concrete tiles.
Healthcare
These details are made to match the existing
building.
The new wing is linked into the existing
Hospital complex with an additional ramp
linking the upper floors to the reception.
NAIROBI HOSPITAL

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Client: Wangari Maathai Institute
Team: Beglin Woods Architects
Area: Undisclosed
Value: $15 million
Status: 3rd Prize (Competition)
PROJECT PROPOSAL
Competition Entry - 3rd Prize
The project was commissioned by Nobel
Laureate Wangari Maathai. The site has a
strong North-East influence towards Mt.
Kenya and sits on a beautiful plateau in
Kabete. The project brief required multiple
uses including laboratories, exhibition areas,
an auditorium, an amphitheatre, residential
blocks, cafeterias and office blocks.
The layout conceived was one for minimum
disruption to the site. It used as much flat
ground as possible and involved the least
disturbance to trees. Trees were also used an
exploration for sun shading.
The Exhibition space occupied a pivotal
location at the centre of the campus and
the intention was for all visitors arriving and
leaving to pass through it thus allowing for
maximum interaction through the routes on
the site.
TheInstitutewaslaidoutas avillageconnected
by pathways and covered walkways. Buildings
opened onto verandahs and water features.
All buildings faced North. The buildings were
mostly single storey and built from hand-cut
stone, sustainable softwood roofs with metal
tile and glass.
THE WANGARI MAATHAI INSTITUTE, KABETE

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PROJECT PROPOSAL
SOLAR ENERGY
DAYTIME - SOLAR PROVIDES 100% BUILDING POWER REQUIREMENTS.
DAYTIME - EXCESS POWER FEEDS BACK INTO GRID.
NIGHT TIME - BATTERY/INVERTER POWER PROVIDES 100% BUILDING POWER REQUIREME
KPLC POWER - FOR BACK-UP DURING RAINY SEASONS.
GENERATOR POWER - FOR BACK-UP DURING KPLC POWER OUTAGES.
ELECTRICAL
POWER & IT DUCT
BASEMENT POWER
AND IT FACILITY
COMBINATION OF AMORPHOUS &
MONO-CRYSTALLINE P.V. PANELS
SOLAR POWER INTO BASEMENT
POWER TO OFFICES, MEETING
ROOMS & IT.
KPLC POWER IN.
GENERATOR BACK-UP POWER IN.
POWER FROM POWER HOUSE.
POWER FROM PV
ROOF PANELS
KPLC &
GENERATOR POWER
LV SWITCH
ROOM
SOLAR PV
CONTROLLER
BATTERY/
INVERTER &
UPS ROOM
SERVER
ROOM
FIRE
SUPPRESSION
SYSTEM
ROOM
GENERATORS
SWITCH
ROOM
TRANSFORMER
BASEMENT
POWER & IT
FACILITY
POWER
HOUSE
ZERO ENERGY BUILDINGS
KPLC
POWER TO
BUILDINGS
EXCESS POWER
BACK INTO GRID.
I.T. TO
BUILDINGS

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PROJECT PROPOSAL

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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.

19. 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