Our Story
AIA Architects Limited is a leading architectural, interior design and project management solutions provider based in Nairobi with a presence in Rwanda for our regional operations. We provide a 360degree solution that includes conceptualization, advice on funding, design and project management services.
With over a decade of experience, AIA integrates sophisticated design with management experience, a rare combination that results in current yet timeless solutions while uniquely reflecting the values and character of our clients.
The firm has enviable expertise in major infrastructure and urban renewal projects. It is against this backdrop that AIA is among the larger indigenous architectural firms with the expertise and experience to undertake large scale infrastructural projects including the Lamu Port Southern Sudan-Ethiopia Transport Corridor, JKIA’s Greenfield Terminal and Nairobi City County old estates upgrade.
We owe our success to a team that is professional, creative and grounded in strong management practices. Over the years, we have had the good fortune of working with great partners and forged lasting relationships for continued business.
Celebrating Years of Architectural Excellence
VALUES & CULTURE ESPOUSED AT AIA
Collaborative Design Excellence
We believe in a collaborative approach to good design, leveraging individual strengths. We recognize that great ideas can emerge from anyone, whether a young designer or a seasoned professional. Our open-door policy encourages discourse on company and client matters.
Peer-Driven Accountability
Constantly subjecting designs and workflows to peer reviews before client presentations, we aim to be true to one another and meet project goals. This commitment to accountability ensures the quality and effectiveness of our work.
Unwavering Integrity
We advocate for absolute integrity in all interactions with clients and partners. This commitment forms the foundation of our relationships, fostering trust and reliability in every aspect of our work.
Positive Work Culture and Relations
AIA nurtures a friendly work culture that cultivates positive employee-employer relations, driving creativity and productivity. Our environment supports responsibility sharing, upward mobility, and employee advancement, ensuring a fulfilling professional journey for every team member.
Mentorship and Education
Driving our culture is a dedication to mentorship for the next generation of architects. AIA proudly runs a robust internship program, overseeing up to five students from different universities concurrently. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
Passion for Continuous Improvement
Our in-house passion for research underscores a commitment to a culture of continuous improvement. By staying at the forefront of industry advancements, we ensure that our designs and practices evolve with the latest insights and innovations.
Benefits of Choosing AIA
At AIA, we pride ourselves on being the preferred choice for architectural, interior design, and project management solutions, offering a myriad of benefits to our valued clients:
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Proven Expertise and Innovation: AIA has built a reputation for enviable expertise, innovative design, exceptional and well thought-out products and services tailored to cater for all your architectural, interior design and project management needs;
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Tailored Solutions for Diverse Needs: We have the professional capacity and expertise to meet marketplace design and build needs. This collective experience and diverse skills affords you an enviable repository of knowledge channelled into all the solutions we provide you;
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Local Capacity, Regional Reach: Our local capacity and regional reach within the wider East Africa region – Tanzania, Uganda, Somalia, Sudan, Zanzibar, Rwanda and Burundi – allows for collaborations with international entities that require a strategically positioned partner with the knowledge base and ability to deliver;
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Value-Driven Enterprise: AIA runs an enterprise that is big on value addition achieved by managing cash flows, customer satisfaction, attaining the best marketing turnaround time and increasing shareholder value;
"For Project Management and Architectural consultancy services for renovations and refurbishment works for service stations in Nairobi, Nakuru and Mombasa, AIA exhibited high professional standards with outstanding performance."
Maintenance Engineer
"Today, we award AIA Architects with a certificate of appreciation, as one of our top providers, in recognition of services rendered to Standard Chartered Bank Kenya, and in commemoration of the Bank’s centenary presence in Kenya."
CEO Kenya & GM, East Africa
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