This project begun as a design competition that Tectura was honoured to win. The Xinhua News Agency is the state press agency of the People’s Republic of China. Xinhua operates 107 foreign bureaus worldwide including Kenya, and maintains 31 bureaus in China— one for each province, plus a military bureau.
The proposed hotel is situated 4km from the Nairobi City centre and will share the premises with one of Nairobi’s most premier restaurants. The proposed hotel will offer conference facilities, restaurants, entertainment areas and 160 beds. The hotel is also in close proximity to the Jomo Kenyatta international airport. The design looked at integrating sustainability initiatives that will complement its visual appeal.
The Jacaranda Blooms hotel is a design proposal for a 16 storey hotel building comprising of 5 star accommodation that includes 180 beds, conference facilities, 2 restaurants, presidential suites, underground car parking and an outdoor entertainment area coupled with a gym and swimming pool.
The aim has been to create an architecturally distinct, first class, high quality, sustainable design that will provide an inviting, dignified and environmentally conscious image reflecting the values and status of Eco Tourism. Key parameters considered under this aspect are; Symbolism, Scale, Harmony, Unity and balance.The aim has been to create an architecturally distinct, first class, high quality, sustainable design that will provide an inviting, dignified and environmentally conscious image reflecting the values and status of Eco Tourism. Key parameters considered under this aspect are; Symbolism, Scale, Harmony, Unity and balance.