CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DATA

NAME : OTIENO ALLAN B.Arch. Hons, M.Arch. (U.O.N.), M.A.A.K. (A)

REGISTERED ARCHITECT- REG. NO. A948

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

To love, to learn, to live and to leave a legacy in Architecture.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Architectural Project Supervision and Management:

· Specification writing · Preparation of tender documents and tendering · Tender opening and analysis · Chairing site meetings and writing of minutes · Contractual correspondence · Preparation of Valuations, Final Accounts, Variations · Preparation of Snagging lists, Defects lists · General project management.

Architectural Design:

Accomplished full or part design of many projects of varying complexities.

Architectural Detailing:

Designed and specified details of various building and landscaping components.

- 1 - Continuous Professional Development:

· Registered Architect. Registration Number: A948

· Holds a Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) Degree from the University of specializing in Urban Design. The following are the components of this:

1. Urban Interventions aimed at resolving various externalities of Urbanism. 2. Urban Sociology and Community Developments. 3. Alternative and Appropriate Technology. 4. Urban Economics affecting Architecture. 5. Urban Environments and their relationship with the built form and man. 6. Developments and transformations of Urban and Peri-Urban areas.

· Trained I.S.O. 9001 auditor.

· Pending Bills Audit(1999-2000)- Worked closely with Pricewaterhouse Coopers. Auditors. Tasks included inspection and reporting on various Government Projects in different parts of he country.

Computer Literacy :

- AutoCAD - ArchiCad - LandCAD - M.S. Word - MS Project - MS Excel

EDUCATION:

2000-2001 : - Master of Architecture (M.Arch)-2001

1992 - 1998 : UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI - Bachelor of Architecture - 1st Class Honours-1998

ON GOING RESEARCH: 1) Understanding important qualities of urban ‘informal Settlements’ and relevant intervention principles-a Paradigm shift. (Preliminary research for PhD thesis.)

2) The interface between project management as a profession and the traditional Architects role in the absence of comprehensive legislation guidelines in .

3) Project execution plan-A standards document to guide building construction in Kenya.

- 2 - AWARDS:

1999: Certificate of participation in Internal Audit Training Course-awarded by TIPS Management Services.

1998: Certificate of Merit-awarded by ‘Gandhi SmarakTrustee Fund Price’

1987 :Diploma-Participated in the opening ceremony of Fourth All Africa Games-Moi International Sports Centre -Nairobi.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: -Has been the Project Architect of a number of projects, some of which are:

· Architecture:

1. MEBANK TOWER-:new headquarters for the Middle East Bank-Milimani Road,Nairobi 2. Proposed ‘Mae Runda Housing’ project 3. New Headquatrers for the Communications Commission of Kenya.: handled the winning design entry. 4. Proposed ‘Victoria Terminal’, Kisumu.: 5. Proposed refurbishments to the P.C.E.A. eye clinic-Kikuyu. 6. Proposed Redevelopment of ‘Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church’, Nairobi- South ‘B’.: Winning design 7. Proposed Headquarters for The Kenya Airways. 8. Proposed headquarters for the Cooperative Insurance Company of Kenya.-Winning design. 9. Proposed Headquarters for the Commercial Bank of Africa.(C.B.A.) 10. Proposed developments for the French School, Nairobi. 11. Proposed Administration Block for the Africa Nazarene University. 12. Proposed Mukolwe residence,Langata 13. Proposed Job Owino Residence-Runda 14. Proposed Communications building for daystar university 15. Proposed Chapel for Daystar University. 16. Proposed Mbijjewe house. -completed and handed over. 17. Proposed Sanctuary and hall for Karen Community Church. 18. Proposed Andere house. . 19. Proposed flats for the S.D.A Church-Hurlingham, Nairobi-Phase 1

- 3 - 20. Proposed flats for the S.D.A Church-Hurlingham, Nairobi-Phase 2. 21. Proposed Clinic for the S.D.A. Church-Karura. 22. Proposed house for Mr. Robert Shaw-Karen 23. Proposed houses for Mr. Robert Shaw-Karen 24. Proposed Developments for the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (A.D.R.A.)-Kenya-offices, conference facility, health club, housing 25. Proposed field offices and guest houses for A.D.R.A.-Kenya. 26. Proposed remodeling to existing house, additional units and landscaping in , Nairobi 27. Proposed fields storage facilities for A.D.R.A.-Kenya 28. Proposed town houses in Nairobi for Formart Investments ltd. 29. Proposed Conference and accommodation facilities in Kisumu for A.D.R.A.-Kenya. 30. Proposed town houses in Kisumu for Mr. Galib Tejpar. 31. Proposed shopping mall for Cornerstone Developments-Kisumu 32. Proposed Sanctuary for S.D.A. Mwangaza Church-Nairobi 33. Proposed Scenic Hotel in Kakamega 34. Proposed housing estate for the Kenya Commercial Bank staff pension staff fund in , Nairobi. 35. Proposed completion of Blueshield headquarters (Office Building) in Upper-Hill, Nairobi. 36. Proposed serviced apartments and hotel for Yurub Investments in Kenya and Uganda. 37. Proposed Kihingo Village-an ultra-modern gated community in , Nairobi for Wagema Limited.

· Master Planning: 1. Master Planning for Africa Nazarene University. 2. Master Planning for Daystar University. 3. Master Planning for Kenya Methodist University. 4. Master Planning for Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology-Karen. 5. Master planning for Oxford University along Thika Road, Nairobi.

· Interior Design: 1. Interior design for Middle East Bank (K) Ltd.

- 4 - 2. Interior design for Africa On Line-Rahimtullah Trust Tower 3. Interior design for Kenya Revenue Authority-Times Tower. 4. Interior design for K-Rep Bank. 5. Interior design for the Anglican Church of Kenya-A.C.K. Archbishop Tower. 6. Interior design for Luore Properties Ltd. 7. Interior design for S.G.S. (K) Ltd. 8. Interior design for S.G.S. (K) Ltd.

· Landscape Design: 1. Landscaping layout for Nairobi Mamba Village. 2. Landscaping layout for new Naivasha Hotel. 3. Landscaping design for Ms. Lovelyn, Lavington.

Prepared by: Arch. Otieno Allan

Date: 18/1/2007

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