The Client Brief
The Residence at Olkeri has been a delightful project for us to undertake.
The challenge for this was simple: An elegant house that does not need to be painted or adorned with extras.
The house must simply be beautiful in the way it is built and how the stones are shaped. In brief, a timeless house, or what we call an “Old House” in the rustic style.
The House was located on a hilly site that was forested. It required careful site selection.
Building a beautiful timeless house takes time.
Location
Olkeri, Kajiado County
Specifications
3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, DSQ with 2 Rooms, Shared Bath and Shared Kitchenette: 220 SM
Project Type
Residential
The Process
It’s a rustic-style “Old House” that doesn’t require painting or added extras to be beautiful.
This means that every stone had to be carefully crafted and worked out to bring out the inherent beauty of Masonry Stonework.
With patience and craftsmanship, this project was built to last! It was a great experience to bring about this timeless house and its rustic charm!
House Features and Advantages
- Spacious Lounge with a chimney. The Lounger opens to a spacious verandah which is protected from direct sun by a covered Pergola.
- A beautiful entrance veranda with an overall pleasant look. The floor is finished with natural slates (Mazera) to give a welcoming feel.
- The external walls are natural stones dressed and finished to bring out the beauty of the composition.
- There is direct visibility between the functional spaces and the outdoors. The user does not have anxiety when visitors approach the house from the gate, thanks to its careful design and positioning./ Orientation.
- Spacious Lounge approximately 30 Square metres for flexible arrangement of furniture to suit your needs or moods.
- Large Windows in all rooms to allow more natural light. This saves on artificial lighting.
- A double ensuite Guest Bedroom with a micro-kitchen (Kitchenette).
- Privacy in the house between the primary bedroom (Master) and the secondary bedrooms (Two)
- Water Storage above the ceiling space maximizing use of space.
