This is one of the finest houses I've seen in Nairobi. An imposing, magnificent and beautifully finished structure. I have the owner's permission to share this. And for a reason. THREAD

First, I think some of the prerequisites to realise such a structure are: a clear a vision, refined taste, creative flair and great discernment when it comes to how to put everything together.

Also, working with like-minded people whose quality of work and attention to detail contributes greatly to the actualisation of that vision.

Some of the finishes you see here - and this is where vision, discernment, quality & attention to detail come in - start off as roughly hewn stones/slates, which undergo a painstaking process to render different sizes which are then clad onto the structure and surrounding areas

Here are some of the materials before and during the refinement process.

Precision is very key in order to render materials that are not just easy to work with but also compliment other finishes and lend greatly to the overall beauty of the structure.

Oft times we see structures that are merely ostentatious and needlessly encumbered by lots details and garish finishes. This is NOT one of them. Every detail - including how it all comes together has been carefully thought out and as you can see the effect is mind blowing.

Some of the cladding featured here include slates from Bomet (beautiful in the sunshine and most suitable outdoors) and Mazeras

Others are made from quarry stones from Mai Mahiu

Others not shown here include coral (from Kilifi), Kaseve (beautiful, glass like slates), gray, blue, white and red/brown quarry stones.

All it takes is a good grasp of how to use them to create a beautiful yet natural effect.

Such cladding need not only be for new structures but can also be used to renovate and beautify older and existing structures (e.g. fireplace, window mouldings, patio paving, etc.)

If you need more details - and more so if you have a new project or planning a renovation - please DM and I'll be happy to put you in touch with the person who makes all this beautiful cladding. No project is too small or too big.

Pls RT. Help a local business

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