Kampala is Uganda’s commercial and national capital bordering Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake. Hills covered with trees, and red-tile villas surround an urban centre of contemporary skyscrapers. In this downtown area, the Uganda Museum explores the country’s tribal heritage through an extensive collection of artifacts. On nearby Mengo Hill is Lubiri Palace, the former seat of the Buganda Kingdom.
Re-thinking The Future is a global platform for architecture and design. RTF along with our authors has curated a list of top architecture firms in various cities across the globe. Please note that the names are arranged in alphabetical order and are not ranked in any manner.
13 Creations Studio Limited.
Scope of services: Residential, Housing, Architecture.
Types of Built Projects: Villa, Apartment, House, Cottage.
Locations of Built Projects: Naalya Kampala, Mengo Kampala.
Style of work: Custom design
Website: www.13creationsstudio.com/projects.html
They are professional architects & consultants. 13 Creations Studio is a project management consultancy firm that specializes in providing tailor-made solutions through thoughtful design and expert development.
Angiletti Design Studio.
Scope of services: Residential, Housing, Commercial, Hospitality, Landscape, Interior.
Types of Built Projects: Villa, Apartment, Hotel, Office.
Locations of Built Projects: Kampala.
Style of work: Functionality and detail oriented
Website: www.angiletti.com/
AAngiletti Design Studio offers a professional, modern, creative approach and innovative design of both architecture and products with emphasis on detail,functionality and perfection.
Arch Design Limited.
Scope of services: Commercial, Ecclesiastical, General Infrastructure, Institutional, Residential.
Types of Built Projects: Villa, Apartment, Hotel, Office, House.
Locations of Built Projects: Kampala.
Style of work: Structural durability and unique designs
Website: www.archdesign.co.ug/projects
Arch Design is a Ugandan-based consultancy firm that was established in 1997, out of the ideas of architects and engineers. The firm, headquartered in Kampala, was started in line with Ugandan laws and has grown to employ numerous architects, engineers, design and research professionals.
ArchForum Ltd.
Scope of services: Civic, Construction, Consultation, Design
Types of Built Projects: Hotel, House, School, Market, Laboratory
Locations of Built Projects: Kampala.
Style of work: Structures that leave an impression
Website: archforumltd.com/projects
They are a multi-disciplinary group of young professionals who believe that design is about buildings and structures that stimulate their occupants and leave a lasting impression!
Creations Consult Africa Limited.
Scope of services: Commercial, Institutional, Residential, Industrial.
Types of Built Projects: Hotel, House, Market, Office
Locations of Built Projects: Kampala.
Style of work: Aesthetics with practicality
Website: creationsconsultafrica.com/projects/
CREATIONS CONSULT (A) Ltd is Africa’s leading building consultancy firm, architectural design, and planning. Formed in 2003, They provide full consultancy services in the field related to the built design and environment to transform living and working communities–maximizing value for their clients.
dream architects ug.
Scope of services: Commercial, Hospitality, Residential, Institutional.
Types of Built Projects: Hotel, House, Market, Office
Locations of Built Projects: Kampala.
Style of work: Christ-like, Creativity, Commitment
Website: dreamarchitectsug.com/projects
To be a vibrant, evolving architectural firm that exudes excellence in client care, design delivery, project management and training of Uganda’s future architects.
Eco-Mice Uganda [Landscape Architecture].
Scope of services: Commercial, Hospitality, Residential, Institutional.
Types of Built Projects: Hotel, House, Market, Office
Locations of Built Projects: Kampala.
Style of work: Modern architecture
Website: jpar.ch/
dream architects ug is an architecture firm/studio based in Kampala.They mainly serve in the field of Commercial, Hospitality, Residential, Institutional.
FBW Architects and Engineers.
Scope of services: Commercial, Hospitality, Residential, Educational.
Types of Built Projects: Hotel, House, Office, High school, Apartment.
Locations of Built Projects: Kampala.
Style of work: Development in multicultural environments
Website: www.fbwgroup.com/fbw-work/
Whilst their main geographic focus is East Africa, they are prepared to expand into other countries when required. Their international background allows us to operate in multiple cultural environments, and although their working language is English, they are multi-lingual.
I 4 Design Limited.
Scope of services: Commercial, Hospitality, Residential, Housing.
Types of Built Projects: Hotel, House, Office, High school, Apartment.
Locations of Built Projects: Kampala.
Style of work: Iconic designs
Website: i4design.studio/
I 4 Design Limited is an established design-oriented creative architectural firm committed to excellence in design and supervision of iconic architectural wonders.
Imagine Design & Build.
Scope of services: Commercial, Hospitality, Residential, Housing.
Types of Built Projects: Hotel, Resort, Office, Apartment.
Locations of Built Projects: Kampala.
Style of work: Blending modern and traditional architecture
Website: imaginedesign-build.com
Their Journey as individuals began way back in the early 1980s since they are all creative beings, however since everyone of us is less or more passionate about something, their passion turned out to be Design Engineering.
Localworks.
Scope of services: Commercial, Hospitality, Residential, Housing, Educational, Health care
Types of Built Projects: Hotel, Apartment, Monastery, School, Hospital
Locations of Built Projects: Kampala.
Style of work: Ecological architecture
Website: localworks.ug/work
Localworks is an award-winning multi-disciplinary design and based in Uganda, build collaborative, that specialises in the design and realisation of ecological architecture in Africa.
N A U T I L A.
Scope of services: Commercial, Residential, Housing, Institutional, Interior Design.
Types of Built Projects: Hotel, Apartment, Monastery, School, Hospital
Locations of Built Projects: Kampala.
Style of work: Innovative and cost-effective designs
Website: www.nad.ug/
They provide expanded architectural design knowledge and technical skills, and commitment to the delivery of an innovative and cost effective design and project management approach.
Oubuntu Consulting.
Scope of services: Commercial, Residential, rural and urban building structures.
Types of Built Projects: Hotel, Office, Service center, Boat House
Locations of Built Projects: Kampala.
Style of work: Sustainability
Website: www.oubuntu.co.ug/portfolio
Oubuntu Consulting is an established multi-disciplinary consultancy firm registered in Uganda with qualified professionals that include Architects, Engineers, Surveyors and Project Managers.
Regenesys Architects.
Scope of services: Residential, Interior, Commercial, Hospitality, Landscape.
Types of Built Projects: Hotel, Resort, Office, Apartment,
Locations of Built Projects: Kampala.
Style of work: Innovative and detail oriented
Website: www.regenesys.archi/
Regenesys was born, as but one response to re-assert what we believe to be architecture’s proper place in this scheme of things. They are a marriage of strong analytical thinking and technical expertise coupled with high levels of creativity, innovation and attention to detail.
SSENTOOGO AND PARTNERS.
Scope of services: Residential, Commercial, Cultural
Types of Built Projects: Church, WorkHouse, Bank.
Locations of Built Projects: Kampala, Uganda
Style of work: User experience
Website: www.ssentoogoarchitects.com/index.php
Goal and Vision “Creation of built environments that meet user needs and cost expectations with minimum visual and environmental impact to the flora and fauna.”
