Terms of Reference: Head Office Construction – Landscape Architect

AATF is a not-for-profit African led technology- transfer organization that provides farmers in Sub
- Saharan Africa (SSA) with practical technology solutions to overcome farm productivity constraints.

Founded in 2003, AATF is driven by the vision of a prosperous, resilient, food and nutrition-secure Africa, where smallholder farmers’ livelihoods are transformed through agricultural innovations.

AATF plans to construct its Headquarters in Nairobi. The management would like to engage a qualified Individual Consultant to the role of Landscape Architect to provide interior design services.

In line with industry’s best practices, the Landscape Architect ensures that the building interiors, fit outs and finishes are comprehensively detailed for ease and accuracy of construction. Further, the interior Designer will be in charge of regular supervision of all interior design aspects of the project from start to finish.

Working directly under the Project Manager’s Architect (Lead Architect), the Landscape Architect will oversee the day-to-day execution of Landscape Design aspects of the project, ensuring that milestones are met within the agreed timelines, budgets are adhered to, and quality standards are maintained.

S/he will also ensure that there is harmony in the drawings from all consultants to avoid conflicts during construction.

The duties of the Landscape Architect will include the following:

• Site Analysis and Planning: Landscape architects will analyze the site and identify its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and constraints. They evaluate the site’s topography, soil type, drainage, climate, vegetation, and other natural features. Based on the Project Architects and Engineers Drawings and details, they will develop a design plan that meets the needs of the client, the users, and the environment.
• Design Development: Once the site analysis is complete, landscape architect will develop design concepts that respond to the site’s unique conditions and the client’s objectives. S/he will create plans, elevations, sections, and details that show the proposed layout of hardscape, softscape, water features, lighting, and other design elements. S/he will also select materials, colors, textures, and plant species that are appropriate for the site and climate.
• Construction Documentation: After the design is finalized, the Landscape Architect will prepare construction documents that specify the technical details and requirements for the project. These include detailed drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and project schedules. S/he will work closely with engineers, contractors, and other professionals to ensure that the project is built according to the design intent and meets the required standards.
• Project Management: Landscape architect, working with the Project Manager and other consultants, will oversee the construction process from start to finish, ensuring that the work is progressing according to schedule, budget, and quality standards. S/he will coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and inspectors to resolve any issues that may arise and make adjustments as necessary to ensure that the final product meets the design specifications.
• Maintenance and Management: Once the project is complete, landscape architect will be responsible for its ongoing maintenance and management. This includes developing maintenance plans, scheduling periodic inspections, and supervising the maintenance staff. They will also provide advice and guidance to clients on how to care for their landscapes and ensure that they remain healthy and attractive.

Based on the submission drawings to the County, theLandscape Architect will produce tender drawings for the landscape, including detailed designs and construction specifications. Such construction working drawings, shop drawings and specifications, must be harmonized with all other consultants outputs, including the architects Details, the QS Bills of Quantities, Service Engineers Drawings and Specification, and landscape Architects Drawings and…