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Selected Works

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Becque

Renovation of a luxury lakeside villa.

Becque

Renovation of a luxury lakeside villa.

Becque

Renovation of a luxury lakeside villa.

Chantemerle

Blending tradition and modernity through design

Chantemerle

Blending tradition and modernity through design

Chantemerle

Blending tradition and modernity through design

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Clusters

Architecture

Mass production, which today should be taken into consideration as a basis for modern architecture, exists in nature itself and, intuitively, in popular work. ― Lina Bo Bardi.

Architecture

Mass production, which today should be taken into consideration as a basis for modern architecture, exists in nature itself and, intuitively, in popular work. ― Lina Bo Bardi.

Architecture

Mass production, which today should be taken into consideration as a basis for modern architecture, exists in nature itself and, intuitively, in popular work. ― Lina Bo Bardi.

Cinema

We think we understand the rules when we become adults but what we really experience is a narrowing of the imagination. ― David Lynch.

Cinema

We think we understand the rules when we become adults but what we really experience is a narrowing of the imagination. ― David Lynch.

Cinema

We think we understand the rules when we become adults but what we really experience is a narrowing of the imagination. ― David Lynch.

Design

There is a pleasure in the victory and wonder of being simple. ― Lina Bo Bardi.

Design

There is a pleasure in the victory and wonder of being simple. ― Lina Bo Bardi.

Design

There is a pleasure in the victory and wonder of being simple. ― Lina Bo Bardi.

Literature

The bird is struggling out of the egg. The egg is the world. Whoever wants to be born must first destroy a world. The bird is flying to God. The name of God is called Abraxas. — Herman Hesse, Demian.

Literature

Photography

Poetry

ABOUT

What I do

I tell and express stories through strong, thoughtful design.

BACKGROUND & HISTORY

Originally from Nairobi, I’ve been telling stories through film composition and screenwriting, photography and now I am learning through design and architecture, as well as sound.

APPROACH

I believe good design and great stories have as much of an impact on the designer and storyteller as much as on the consumer. My philosophy is that this starts with an understanding of history and context. I ask questions, listen closely, and build designs that feel as good as they look.

Career

Trainee Architect at ellipsearchitecture in Lausanne.

Poet and Screenwriter.

Cinematographer and Photographer.

Trained Barista in cafés in Bern and Biel.