The Chaphuts Journal

Notes on architecture, construction, interior design and real estate investment in Kenya.

Hidden Roofs, Explained: Why Every Chaphuts Typology Uses One
Architecture

Hidden Roofs, Explained: Why Every Chaphuts Typology Uses One

A look at the flat-parapet hidden-roof profile behind every BGL and CH typology, and why it reads as more contemporary on a Kenyan street.

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What Your Typology Price Actually Covers
Construction

What Your Typology Price Actually Covers

Breaking down substructure, superstructure, roofing, and finishes — and what's deliberately excluded from every quoted price.

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Designing a 40m² Studio That Doesn't Feel Small
Interior Design

Designing a 40m² Studio That Doesn't Feel Small

Layout decisions behind the CH/S1 studio typology — from built-in wardrobes to kitchen placement.

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Why Off-Takers Matter in a Buy-and-Build Model
Investment

Why Off-Takers Matter in a Buy-and-Build Model

How SACCOs, diaspora buyers and bank partners fit into the Prime Build Juja off-take strategy.

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Reading a Floor Plan Before You Commit
Real Estate

Reading a Floor Plan Before You Commit

A practical guide to interpreting the floor plans and spec sheets on every Chaphuts typology page.

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The Case for a 16-Unit Bedsitter Block
Investment

The Case for a 16-Unit Bedsitter Block

Why the CH/S2 master-planned block is designed specifically around rental income, not owner-occupancy.

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