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.

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

Update on the foundation works in Hargeysa, Somaliland. The project for continues taking shape, step by step, from the ...
01/06/2026

Update on the foundation works in Hargeysa, Somaliland.

The project for continues taking shape, step by step, from the ground up.

Acacias are a constant source of inspiration. Petrol station project in Nairobi, drawing from the branching structures a...
27/05/2026

Acacias are a constant source of inspiration.
Petrol station project in Nairobi, drawing from the branching structures and light canopies of these remarkable trees.

Filtered light at the Culture Square in Jeddah. Copper and the lattices of the roshans create playful reflections across...
24/05/2026

Filtered light at the Culture Square in Jeddah.
Copper and the lattices of the roshans create playful reflections across the spaces throughout the day.

Photo credits:

FacadeDesign

10/05/2026

A living terrain for research, learning, and discovery.

A landscape where architecture and imaginary creatures emerge within the Al Bridi Reserve.

Working on an upcoming project in Laikipia, Kenya.Physical modelling helps us shaping ideas along the design process. ...
05/05/2026

Working on an upcoming project in Laikipia, Kenya.

Physical modelling helps us shaping ideas along the design process.

28/04/2026

Adaptive design shaped by Lamu’s scale.

Terraces, shifting levels, and subtle gestures that respond to the island’s layered genius loci.

Celebrating the Award together with our clients and friends at the .waldorf.school Thank you everyone for joining, and ...
23/04/2026

Celebrating the Award together with our clients and friends at the .waldorf.school

Thank you everyone for joining, and special thanks to for organizing!

Photos: Barlon Murimi

20/04/2026

Early ideas for a new hospitality project in KSA, first-hand sketches.

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