The Pwani · Coastal
3 Bedroom Hip Roof Bungalow
- 3 bed
- 3 bath
- Single storey
- 175 m²
Plans from
KSh 79,000
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Lamu Town · Lamu County
House plans in Lamu Town
Planning to build in Lamu Town? Our architects design modern homes, rental apartments and commercial buildings for Lamu Town and the rest of Lamu County, and we'll visit your plot for free before we draw a single line.
Site visit in Lamu Town
Order any plan from KSh 30,000, pay the site visit fee via M-Pesa, and our architect comes to your site.
Designs that suit Lamu Town
MaisonetteThe Nyali · Coastal
4 Bedroom Hip Roof Maisonette
- 4 bed
- 4 bath
- 2 floors
- 285 m²
Plans from
KSh 128,500
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The Vipingo · Coastal
5 Bedroom Flat Roof Mansion
- 5 bed
- 5 bath
- 3 floors
- 500 m²
Plans from
KSh 225,000
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The Diani · Hospitality
40 Room Beach Resort
- 40 rooms
- 3 floors
- 3,100 m²
Plans from
KSh 1,085,000
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The Syokimau · Modern
4 Bedroom Flat Roof Maisonette
- 4 bed
- 3 bath
- 2 floors
- 228 m²
Plans from
KSh 102,500
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The Kifaru · Modern
4 Bedroom Flat Roof Bungalow
- 4 bed
- 3 bath
- Single storey
- 205 m²
Plans from
KSh 92,500
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Building a house in Lamu Town: what to know
Lamu Town sits in Kenya's Coast region, with a hot, humid climate with salty sea air and heavy April–June rains. That shapes the design: design for airflow: high ceilings, cross-ventilation, deep verandas and shaded balconies keep the house cool without running the AC all day.
Salt air corrodes steel quickly, so specify galvanised or stainless fixings, aluminium windows and a good concrete cover to the reinforcement.
Local builders in and around Lamu Town commonly work with coral stone, white-washed walls, makuti or clay tiles, and flat roofs with rooftop terraces for the sea breeze. At the site visit we check your plot's size, slope, soil, access road, power and water connection points, and neighbouring buildings, so the design fits your site and passes the Lamu County approval the first time.
Lamu Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and buildings in and around it must respect Swahili architectural conservation rules.
| House type | Size | Standard finish | Premium finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 bedroom bungalow | 85 m² | KSh 3.6M – KSh 4.5M | KSh 5.2M – KSh 6.5M |
| 3 bedroom bungalow | 140 m² | KSh 6.0M – KSh 7.4M | KSh 8.6M – KSh 11M |
| 4 bedroom bungalow | 205 m² | KSh 8.7M – KSh 11M | KSh 13M – KSh 16M |
| 4 bedroom maisonette | 250 m² | KSh 11M – KSh 13M | KSh 15M – KSh 19M |
| 5 bedroom maisonette | 350 m² | KSh 15M – KSh 19M | KSh 22M – KSh 27M |
| 12-unit rental apartment | 960 m² | KSh 41M – KSh 51M | KSh 59M – KSh 73M |
Indicative ranges for labour and materials, excluding land, professional fees and approvals. For an exact figure, order a Bill of Quantities or try our building cost calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much do house plans cost in Lamu Town?+
Our architectural drawings start at KSh 30,000. You pay the site visit fee first, a 50% deposit when we visit your Lamu Town site, and the balance when the drawings are done.
Which house designs are popular in Lamu Town?+
Flat roof bungalows and maisonettes with a DSQ are the most requested homes, and investors often build rental apartments or mixed-use buildings with shops on the ground floor.
Where do I get building approval in Lamu Town?+
Building plans for Lamu Town are approved by the Lamu County Government planning department. You'll need registered architectural and structural drawings, your ownership documents and a rates clearance, plus NCA registration before construction starts.
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Let's design your Lamu Town home
Architectural drawings from KSh 30,000. Book a site visit from KSh 5,000, pay 50% at the visit, and the balance when the drawings are done. Bank financing is available.
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