News, project
stories and
studio notes.
A running record of the projects we've completed, the initiatives we're building, and what's happening across our studios in Kampala, Nairobi and Kigali.
Inside the Kololo Hillside House: a year in the making
From first site visit to final furniture placement, we walk through how our largest residential project came together — including the reclaimed mvule timber sourcing that shaped the entire design.
Read The StoryWe're opening a studio in Nairobi
Our first regional studio outside Uganda opens this month, marking the start of our East African expansion.
Lake Victoria Boutique Lodge, completed
Twelve rooms, one shoreline, and a material palette built entirely from Ugandan and Rwandan makers.
Why every garden we design starts with water
A look at our rain-garden and swale approach, and how it's cut irrigation needs on recent projects by up to 40%.
Jinja Roastery Café: three years on
We revisit one of our earliest commercial projects to see how the space and its materials have aged.
Meet our 2026 internship cohort
Six new interns join the studio this quarter as part of our ongoing commitment to upskilling young designers.
Inside the Mix Lab: how we build our own paint colours
A look at our in-house paint-mixing process, blending regional pigments into a custom colour library.
First look: Nyungwe Forest Retreat
Our first Rwandan project breaks ground — here's how volcanic stone and agaseke basketry are shaping the design.
Reflecting on our first five years
From one Kampala apartment to studios opening across the region — a short history of how we got here.
Where our reclaimed timber actually comes from
A transparent look at our timber supply chain, and the partners who make reclaimed-first sourcing possible.