Maisha Makao is a distinct residential development coming up in Tilisi, a 400 acre master-planned and mixed-use development that is located off the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, in Kiambu county of Kenya.
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The development (Maisha Makao) features a ground plus 4 floors, with a total of 350 apartments comprising 2 and 3 bedroom configurations. Some ground floor apartments feature a private garden while some other units have master bedroom balconies, lounge balconies, extended master bedroom, and extended living rooms.
Maisha Makao Apartments architecture, construction and finishes
The projects developer is using Aluminium formwork as their building technique.
This, according to Viraaj Shah, the projects developer Head of Marketing is quite different from the traditional method of construction.
“This technique will increase the speed of construction and help achieve, smooth and accurate finishes. The structure will be on concrete, which makes it more durable and strong. The reinforced concrete that will be used is more fire-resistant”, he adds.
The units in Maisha Makao will feature; Modular aluminium formwork system; Fitted and Europe style kitchen with granite worktop; Integrated imported hob, oven, and extractor, European laminate flooring in the lounge and bedrooms, Imported porcelain tiles in wet areas; Fitted European style wardrobes and doors; and Heavy grade stainless steel kitchen sinks and sink mixers with cold water supply.
Not to mention; Provision for under-sink water heater in the kitchen; Toughened glass shower screens; RHS steel casement windows and doors with 6mm laminated safety glass; Provision for inverter, washer/ dryer; 1 parking space for two-bed apartment with an option to purchase another; and 2 parking spaces for three-bed apartment.
Other features, common services and amenities
The developer has provided parking for one car for each apartment. However, 3-bedroom owners get two parking spots and there is an additional parking spot for purchase.
The apartment also comes with high-speed elevators from KONE, and a standby generator for the common areas to safeguard against power outages from the utility service provider.
There is also ClearVue fencing on the perimeter of the development, a gatehouse for security as well as adequate water storage.
This is in addition to amenities such as a gym area, convenience stores, clubhouse, a 25m heated swimming pool, and a 15m x 30m multipurpose court.
PROJECT TEAM
Developer: Maisha Housing Ltd
Architects: Block 45
Quantity Surveyor: Tower Cost Consult
Structural Engineer: Civil Engineering Design (K) Ltd
Main Contractor: Nirma Holdings Ltd
Electrical subcontractor: Sunash Electricals Ltd
Plumbing Subcontractor: Jaisham Ltd
Landscaping: Urban Green Landscapes
