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The Sacred Heart Cathedral of Kericho is located 250 km west of Nairobi, Kenya. It lies within the Highlands, close to the Rift Valley, enjoying magnificent views across tea plantations and surrounding hills.
The Cathedral's great inclined roof is now a distinctive form in the rolling panorama of Kericho's hills and valleys. Strikingly crafted, the building's simple palette of materials honours the faith and frugality of this rural African context.
The project involved local skilled artisan trades.
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Sector
Culture
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Location
Kericho, Kenya
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Description
Sacred Heart Cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Kericho
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Client
Diocese of Kericho
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Size
2,800 sqm
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Cost
US$3.0 million
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Team
John McAslan + Partners, Architect (UK)
Arup, Multi-disciplinary Engineers (UK)
Triad, Executive Architect (Kenya)
QS Barker and Barton (Kenya)
Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, EAMS (Kenya)
Structural Engineers, Eng Plan (Kenya)
Furniture design and entrance doors Studio Propilis (Kenya)
Stained Glass and Artworks John Clark, Glasspainter (Germany)
Main Contractor, Esteel Construction Ltd. (Kenya) -
Status
On site 2015
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