Hello, I'm John Kinuthia.
Principal Architect at Qin Architects.

I am a Registered Architect (BORAQS) in Kenya; with over 10 years of experience in high-end residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. As founder of Qin Architects, I strive to apply my expertise to create architecture that balances innovation, sustainability, and user-centered design.

  • Design Team Lead

  • Client Engagement & Communication

  • Project Coordination

  • ArchiCAD

  • Lumion

  • Project Management

My work is defined by a deep sensitivity to physical and cultural contexts, delivering designs that enhance urban environments and meet diverse client needs. I have previously played a key role at Tectura International, contributing to large-scale corporate, civic, and institutional projects while leading strategic initiatives for improved project management and market expansion. I am driven by a vision to establish Qin Architects as a world-class architectural practice, crafting impactful spaces that elevate the built environment.

  • Corporate Member of the Architectural Association of Kenya (MAAK)

  • Master of Architecture (M. Arch.) - University of Nairobi

  • BASCO Paints Award - 3rd best Student of Architecture, 2010

  • Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch.) - Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)

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