Urko Sánchez Architects

Urko Sánchez Architects Architectural office based in Nairobi, Kenya with a coastal branch in Mombasa, Kenya. Local materials. Natural light. Open courtyards. Private gardens.

Wind and solar power. Recycled water. A green aesthetic. Ancient tradition meets a contemporary twist. These are the hallmarks of Urko Sanchez Architects. Our vision is to become a leader in East African architecture by offering unique opportunities to homeowners, companies and humanitarian organizations.

03/08/2026

Excavated soil. Forest leaves. Natural light.

A material system developed for .waldorf.school and recognised with a award for innovation and sustainability.

Living Walls, from model to reality.

Metal shingle tests for an upcoming project in Laikipia, Kenya.
27/07/2026

Metal shingle tests for an upcoming project in Laikipia, Kenya.

Back to the prototypes of the Nairobi Waldorf School Trust walls.Two polycarbonate sheets filled with leftover soil from...
22/07/2026

Back to the prototypes of the Nairobi Waldorf School Trust walls.

Two polycarbonate sheets filled with leftover soil from excavations and a second layer of forest leaves.

The transparency reveals the dynamic life within the walls—ants, bugs, plants, and roots—while reflecting natural light and colors into the classrooms.

These evolving living walls transform the learning spaces into vibrant and active environments, encouraging students to observe biodiversity up close.

Throwback to an old project in Vipingo, together with our colleague Fernando Navadijos Marti
17/07/2026

Throwback to an old project in Vipingo, together with our colleague Fernando Navadijos Marti

Experimenting with the passage of time and copper patinas for an upcoming project.Studying how materials evolve, age, an...
12/07/2026

Experimenting with the passage of time and copper patinas for an upcoming project.
Studying how materials evolve, age, and interact with light and atmosphere.

10/07/2026

Fossilized coral stone has been used for centuries along the Red Sea and the East African coast as a key building material, perfectly suited to the local climate.

Its natural thermal properties allow buildings to breathe while providing comfort, durability, and a rich palette of textures that age beautifully over time.

Previewing the first sketches for Ngara Market, part of the Ngara Road Project in Nairobi, Kenya.A market imagined as mo...
25/06/2026

Previewing the first sketches for Ngara Market, part of the Ngara Road Project in Nairobi, Kenya.

A market imagined as more than a building: a civic shelter, a daily meeting point, and a structure shaped by movement, shade and urban life.

Early studies exploring volume, rhythm and presence.

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22/06/2026

A space looking toward the future...without losing its roots.

Because to intervene in a place is not to occupy it.
It’s to learn how to belong.

Ngara Road Project, a creative and innovative hub in the heart of vibrant Ngara Road in Nairobi, Kenya.
08/06/2026

Ngara Road Project, a creative and innovative hub in the heart of vibrant Ngara Road in Nairobi, Kenya.



Setting out on site with chalk, respecting the existing trees and working with the clearings in the forest. Designing in...
04/06/2026

Setting out on site with chalk, respecting the existing trees and working with the clearings in the forest. Designing in situ.

We used this approach in three different projects:

— The Red Pepper House
— Farasi Coworking
— Waldorf School

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