Service 05 / 06
Public Infrastructure
Architectural design, design review and supervision for airport terminals, port buildings and public facilities across Kenya and Rwanda.
- Airport terminals for the Kenya Airports Authority
- 2
- Berths at Lamu Port (building facilities)
- 3
- Partners
- 7
- Practising since
- 2005
Overview
Airports, ports and public buildings for government agencies.
We provide design, design review and construction supervision for airports, ports and public buildings commissioned by government agencies.
AIA has worked on public infrastructure for the Kenya Airports Authority, the Kenya Ports Authority and the Government of Rwanda. Our role has ranged from design review on the Greenfield Terminal at JKIA to the design and construction supervision of the Manda Airport terminal and building facilities at Lamu Port.
Public buildings are used by large numbers of people and have to last for decades. We aim for layouts that are easy to understand, durable materials and buildings that are practical to maintain, while still giving the public a building they can be proud of.
Well-designed public infrastructure serves its users efficiently and remains fit for purpose as demand grows.
Capabilities
What we deliver
- 01Terminal Architecture
- 02Port Building Design
- 03Government Buildings
- 04Masterplanning
- 05Environmental Coordination
- 06Stakeholder Engagement
- 07Design Review
- 08Security & Safety Planning
- 09Multi-Discipline Coordination
- 10Statutory Submissions
Sectors
Who we design for
- Airports
- Regional Terminals
- Ports & Harbours
- Government Offices
- Civic Buildings
- Transport Facilities
- Urban Masterplans
- Industrial Facilities
- Public Health Facilities
- Education Campuses
Process
How we deliver it
- 01
Brief & Standards
We confirm the client's brief, the applicable standards (for airports, ICAO and IATA guidance) and the procurement route.
- 02
Masterplan & Feasibility
Site layout, passenger or traffic flows, environmental considerations and phasing.
- 03
Concept Design
Building form, main spaces and circulation, presented to the client and stakeholders.
- 04
Design Development
Developed layouts, structure, services and external works, coordinated with the engineering team.
- 05
Environmental Input
Input to the environmental impact assessment and to consultations with the public and authorities.
- 06
Technical Documentation
Construction drawings, specifications and coordinated models.
- 07
Approvals
Submissions to planning, building control and, where relevant, aviation or port authorities.
- 08
Tender & Procurement
Tender documents, contractor pre-qualification and bid evaluation.
- 09
Construction Supervision
Site supervision, inspections and progress reporting to the client.
- 10
Commissioning & Handover
Systems testing, operational readiness checks and handover to the operator.
Selected work
Featured projects
Greenfield Terminal at JKIA
Airport Terminal · Nairobi, Kenya · 2014
Design review of the architectural and engineering designs prepared by Catic Ltd for the Kenya Airports Authority.
Three Berths & Infrastructure at Lamu Port
Port Facilities · Lamu, Kenya · 2016
Design review, detailed design drawings and supervision of offices, warehouses, workshops and staff facilities for the Kenya Ports Authority.
Manda Airport Terminal
Regional Airport · Lamu, Kenya · 2017
Design and construction supervision of the terminal building, with departure and arrival lounges, offices, access roads and landscaping.
Why AIA
How we approach this work
Public projects come with formal procurement, multiple stakeholders and detailed regulatory requirements. Our experience with government clients in Kenya and Rwanda means we understand these processes and plan our work around them.
- 01
Experience with public clients
We have delivered work for the Kenya Airports Authority, the Kenya Ports Authority and the Government of Rwanda.
- 02
Design review
We review designs prepared by others, checking that they meet the brief, the standards and the budget before construction starts.
- 03
Supervision on site
Our teams supervise construction, so the design intent is carried through to the finished building.
- 04
Environmental awareness
We coordinate with environmental consultants on sites near communities or sensitive coastal areas.
- 05
Stakeholder coordination
Public projects involve many parties; we keep drawings, decisions and approvals documented and agreed.
- 06
Clear reporting
Regular progress and cost reports give the client the information it needs for oversight and accountability.
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