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The Lavington Residence — Designing Around a Family of Five

The Lavington Residence — Designing Around a Family of Five

When a family of five came to us with a brief for "a home that doesn't feel like a showroom," we knew exactly what they meant.

2 Mar 2026 Read →
In Conversation with Fatuma Khalid: The Art of Sourcing Materials Ethically

In Conversation with Fatuma Khalid: The Art of Sourcing Materials Ethically

Fatuma Khalid has spent two decades connecting designers with East African artisans. We sat down to discuss ethics, craft, and the future of sourcing.

27 Feb 2026 Read →
The Bathroom as Sanctuary — Our Philosophy of Spa-Like Residential Design

The Bathroom as Sanctuary — Our Philosophy of Spa-Like Residential Design

The bathroom should be the most restorative room in the home. Here's how we design them to feel like private retreats.

22 Feb 2026 Read →
Designing Offices That People Actually Want to Work In

Designing Offices That People Actually Want to Work In

The post-pandemic office is not about desks and meeting rooms. It's about creating spaces that support how people actually work.

17 Feb 2026 Read →
Why We Love Sisal — Africa's Most Underrated Design Material

Why We Love Sisal — Africa's Most Underrated Design Material

Sisal is durable, sustainable, and extraordinarily beautiful. Here's why it deserves a place in every East African interior.

12 Feb 2026 Read →
Ten Things Every Kitchen Design Gets Wrong — and How to Fix Them

Ten Things Every Kitchen Design Gets Wrong — and How to Fix Them

Kitchens are the most complex rooms we design. Here are the mistakes we see most often — and how to avoid them.

7 Feb 2026 Read →
The Art of the Reveal — How We Transformed the Nakuru Penthouse

The Art of the Reveal — How We Transformed the Nakuru Penthouse

There is a moment, somewhere between the completion of a project and the client's first visit, that our entire team exists in a state of suspended ant...

2 Feb 2026 Read →

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