ISM has completed and handed over a lakeside hospitality development featuring contemporary A-frame architecture in Naivasha.
Project Scope
- 2-bedroom A-frames with loft
- 3-bedroom A-frames with lofts
- Clubhouse facility
- Complete site development
ISM delivered the full scope: architectural design, structural engineering, and construction through to completion and handover.
Project Delivery Model
Traditional hospitality projects separate design from construction, which can introduce coordination gaps, fragmented accountability, and execution risk.
ISM’s design-build model consolidates architectural design, structural engineering, and construction under unified management. Design intent and buildability are resolved together rather than sequentially. Quality control is embedded throughout delivery.
Site Planning
The site overlooks Lake Naivasha, with expansive views across the water and surrounding landscape. Each A-frame is positioned to capture these views while maintaining functional separation between units.
Buildings are arranged as a coordinated retreat environment. Circulation, deck orientation, and shared spaces were planned as an integrated master plan, not as individual structures.
Architectural Design
The A-frame typology provides structural clarity and spatial efficiency.
Design features include:
- Double-height glazed elevations facing the lake
- Cathedral ceilings in the main living areas
- Loft levels increasing capacity without expanding the footprint
- Open-plan living and dining spaces
- Extended outdoor decks
The geometry creates architectural identity while remaining rational to engineer and construct.
Structural Integration
Architectural intent and structural systems were coordinated from the outset.
This enabled:
- Structural optimisation during design development
- Early resolution of buildability constraints
- Controlled fabrication and site sequencing
- Consistent quality oversight throughout construction
The completed structures reflect the design documentation as issued.
Interior Design
Interiors are designed for hospitality use — durable, maintainable, and refined. Material selections prioritise longevity in high-turnover environments while maintaining clean, contemporary detailing throughout.
The Clubhouse
The clubhouse functions as the shared social core. It includes lounge seating, dining areas, and flexible recreational space designed for group and family use.
Its architectural language complements the A-frames while providing a distinct communal setting. This shared facility transforms individual units into a destination-level environment.
Project Outcome
By managing architecture, engineering, and construction within a single integrated framework, ISM aligns concept, documentation, and built outcome.
For developers and investors evaluating hospitality opportunities in Kenya and across East Africa, this model provides a structured approach to reducing execution risk while maintaining design integrity.
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Email: info@ismengineering.com
Phone: +254 797 968 817
