Erastus Omil Abonyo - University of Nairobi

Erastus Omil Abonyo
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
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Position:
Lecturer (UoN)
Department:
Architecture & Building Science
Profession:
Architect / Urban designer
Date of Birth:
27 - 10 - 1965
Period with University:
14 Years
EDUCATION
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Masters in Architecture. Sept.
1993 - Sept. 1995. Katholieke
Universiteit Leuven, Belgium,
Post Graduate Centre Human
Settlements
(1) Diploma in Architecture,
Sept 1994.
(2) Master of Architecture in
Human Settlements,Cum laude
(Sept 1995)
Bachelor of Architecture. July
1987-Feb. 1993 University of
Nairobi, Kenya, Department of
Architecture (Bachelor of
Architecture)
Post High school. March 1987July 1987, National Youth
Service College (pre-university
training)
High school.Jan.1984Dec.1985,Mangu High School
(High School Education)
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Architect / Human settlement
planner and Urban designer for
over 14 years.
Highly motivated and able to
make sound decisions
independently.
Leader with clear
understanding of strategic
leadership and planning skills.
Excellent in design, creativity
and innovation.
Excellent methodology and
survey techniques.
Excellent report writing,
editorials and presentation
skills.
Fluent in English and Swahili.
Good working knowledge of
standard software (word, excel,
power point, CAD).
MEMBERSHIP IN
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
AND REGISTRATION
2006 - Appointed member of
Board of registration of Architects
and Quantity Surveyors.
2005 - Elected Vice Chairman and
council member, Architectural
Association of Kenya.
2003 - Elected Hon Secretary and
council member, Architectural
Association of Kenya.
2001 - Elected secretary and
council member, Architect
Chapter AAK
Elected Treasurer and Governing
Council Member, AAK
EMPLOYMENT RECORD
July 1993 - Jan. 1996:
Graduate Assistant, Department of
Architecture, UON
Jan. 1996 to date:
Lecturer, Department of
Architecture, UON
- Urban Design:
- Human Settlements
- Design Studio (Planning and
Urban Design, Housing and
Residential architecture)
Aug. 1997 to 2002:
Part Time Lecturer, Department of
Architecture, Jomo Kenyatta
University of Agriculture and
Technology
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
1992 - B.arch. Thesis. Critical
Regionalism
1995 - M.arch Thesis. Built form
and change
1997 - Revitalisation of Council
Rental Housing. A study on
Revitalisation of Municipal
Council of Nakuru Rental housing.
Published by Housing and
Building Research Institute,
University of Nairobi, Jan 1997
1998 - Kericho / Bomet / Nyamira.
A study on revitalization of
Priority Health Centres. Oct. 1998
1999 - Elected assistant secretary
and council member, Architects
Chapter, AAK
Elected Founding Editor, The
Architect, Architects Chapter
AAK
1998 - Board of Registration of
architects and quantity surveys
Examinations Qualified.
1998 -Registered architect (A865).
1993 -Graduate member, AAK
1987 -Student member, AAK
Cornerview Centre, Naivasha Road Nairobi
DETAILED TASKS ASSIGNED
Responsibilities in the project will be as
Team Leader: Responsible for the contract
between the consultants and Client as well
as the direction of the team, preparation of
materials and completion of the draft in a
tidy and thorough manner. Lead the
investigations and the planning with
affected people. Coordinated with the
consultants and contractor. Conducting all
the site surveys, responsible for the
evaluation of the Existing building,
developing the brief and design. Further
he will be responsible for
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Brief formulation to satisfy
clients needs and in charge for
all the reports. Inception reports,
interim progress report, draft
report and final report. Minutes
and client appraisals.
Preparation of design proposals
at sketch, scheme and detailed
design levels; and supervision of
construction works on the
various sites.
As project architect,
responsibilities have also
included close and constant
supervision of members of
design teams i.e. architects, and
technicians.
Co-ordination of other
consultants i.e. electrical,
mechanical and civil engineers;
and quantity surveyors with
sound knowledge of every
consultant's role in every project
Maintenance of, renovations and
extensions to existing Building
Participating in Site Meetings
and preparation of Minutes and
reports to Client.
Landscape design and
maintenance of outdoor spaces
Interior design and decor of
specific spaces in design or
completed projects.
Quality assurance and standards
ensure communications with all
parties to the contract.
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Project Architect / Team leader.
Extension and Renovation to ABC
Bank House ELDORET. 2005.
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Project Architect / Team leader.
Resettlement action plan. 2004 /
2006.
The project involved a resettlement
action plan for relocating traders and
business from the railway corridor in
Kibera and mukuru. The plan
component included design of a
safety zone and boundary.
Design: 3 no. 2 storey markets at
strategic locations.
Design of 195 no. 2 roomed housing
units on relocation site.
Design of a footpath in Kibera
between 536 KM to 539 KM section
of the railway.
Design of a footpath in Mukuru
between 519 KM to 522 KM section
of the railway
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Extension of Civil Block - University of
Nairobi: Before Renovations
TASKS UNDERTAKEN
Project Architect / Team leader.
Extension and Renovation to
Chiromo. Human Anatomy building
at Chiromo Campus. 20 % complete.
2006 on going.
A member of The Special
committee on investigation into
collapsed
building
on
plot
no.209/139/3. 2006.
Project Architect / Team leader.
Extension and Renovation to Pioneer
House Kisumu. 90 % complete.
2005/ 2006 on going.
Project Architect / Team leader.
Kenya primary Schools investment
program. 2005 / 2006.
The project included assessment of
existing primary school standards,
design and specifications of national
and district levels and design of new
working drawings and specifications
for primary school infrastructure
provision, production of simple
guidelines to assist schools in
developing their forward plans for
infrastructure upgrading, production
of supervision and maintenance
guidelines.
Project Architect / A / Team
leader. Rehabilitation and Extension
of Civil block. Rehabilitation and
Extension of civil engineering block
at University of Nairobi main
campus. Brief included a new lecture
theatre on the second floor,
conference room, lecturers’ offices
and staff / students toilets, parking
and landscaping. Rehabilitation of
external spaces of engineering
workshops, laboratories and a new
computer lab
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Project Architect / A / Team leader
A new building incorporating shops
on ground floor, 1 / 2 bedroom units
on 1st floor, 2nd floor and an attic
space.
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Consultant (Heritage Arch. Studio
Consultants): Carried out a Study on
the Rehabilitation of Government
Health Facilities in Southern Nyanza,
Provinces of Kenya.
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Consultant (Keipet Consultants):
Carried out a Study on the
Rehabilitation of Government Health
Facilities in Western and Nyanza
Provinces of Kenya.
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Consultant: JICA / PCI STUDY
TEAM. Carried out a study on
strengthening of District Health
System in the Western Part of Kenya.
(Kisii, Nyamira, Gucha, Kericho and
Bomet Districts).
Extension of Civil Block - University of
Nairobi: During Renovations
Extension of Civil Block - University of
Nairobi: After Renovations
2001. Sustainable housing
environments, a new research agenda.
2006. Role of professionals and
professional institutes in settlement
upgrading. Ilishe trust conference
proceedings.
Resettlement action plan – Kibera
COMMUNITY SERVICE.
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I, the undersigned, certify that these data
describe me, my qualifications, and my
experience.
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(Signature of staff member)
Date: ____________________
A member of The Special
committee on investigation
into collapsed building on plot
no.209/139/3. 2006.
Chairman,
Board
of
Education,
Board
of
Registration of Architects and
Quantity Surveyors.
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(Signature of authorized representative of
the firm)
Date: ____________________
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Strategic
Structure
Planning,
Eldoret. Team leader and a member
of The University of Nairobi team.
The role and potential of OLYMPIC
VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT IN
ELDORET. 2005.
Project Architect / Urban designer.
Localising Agenda 21. Strategic
Structure Planning, Nakuru. 1999. A
member of The University of Nairobi
team.
The project involved a participatory
action planning for a new vision of
Nakuru. The plan component
included design of Park edge design,
CBD especially the bus stop area,
Menengai crater and Milimani
boundary, Densification of Flamingo
estate, Kaloleni c and Moi Estates.
Detailed studies made in design of
nodes, linkages, boundaries and
districts.
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Project Architect / Urban designer.
Current projects and research
interests.
Strategic
Structure
Planning, Kisumu. Team leader and
A member of The University of
Nairobi team. The role and potential
of
WATER
FRONT
DEVELOPMENT IN KISUMU.
2006.
CERTIFICATION
Full name of staff Member:
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