DHS Architects
Contemporary pavilion at dusk with reflecting pool

Architecture that works for your project.

DHS Architects is a Nairobi-based architecture and design practice. We help private clients, developers and organisations plan and deliver residential, commercial, hospitality and mixed-use projects.

Design that is clear, practical and built to last.

We combine design quality with practical advice on site, approvals, cost, materials and construction. This gives clients a clear route from an early idea to a building that works well and holds its value.

Our work includes homes, residential developments, hospitality projects and commercial spaces across Nairobi and the wider Kenyan context.

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Minimalist atrium with courtyard garden

A clear process from brief to handover.

We work closely with the client, consultants and contractor from the first brief through design and construction. You get clear decisions, coordinated information and a team focused on the finished result.

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The expertise your project needs.

Architecture, interiors, master planning, project management and sustainable design, brought together around the needs of your site and investment.

Sustainable timber and glass building among trees

Better comfort. Lower running costs.

We use orientation, shade, daylight, ventilation, efficient systems and durable materials to make buildings more comfortable and economical to operate in Kenya.

Our Services

What clients can expect from us.

01

Clear design

We make the important decisions clear, from the overall plan to the smallest detail.

02

Local understanding

We design for Kenya’s climate, regulations, materials, construction conditions and way of life.

03

Reliable coordination

We keep clients, consultants and contractors aligned with timely information and decisions.

04

Long-term value

We balance design quality with comfort, durability, operating costs and the realities of delivery.

Experience across the projects that shape Kenya.

  • High-End Development Projects
  • Commercial Properties
  • Civic, Health & Education
  • Hospitality & Leisure
  • Industrial & Infrastructure
  • Interiors
  • Offices & Headquarters
  • Residential
  • Retail
  • Mixed Use & Masterplanning
Timber louvred facade at golden hour

Planning a project in Kenya?

Share the site, brief and stage you are at. We will help you understand the next steps.

Office

The Westery, Muthithi Road,
Westlands, Nairobi

Reach us

0725 463 859
info@dhsarchitects.com

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