Envision Architects Limited

We offer professional Architectural services in the commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional building environment.

About Us

Envision Architects Limited is an Architectural practice based in Lusaka, Zambia, offering professional Architectural services in the commercial, residential, industrial and institutional building environment. The firm was incorporated in 2018 and duly registered in Zambia under Section 18 of the Companies Act and is a proud member of the Zambia Institute for Architects (Z.I.A). We provide a world class service in accordance with the Zambia Institute of Architects (Z.I.A) Act, Statutory Instrument No. 106 of 1999, CAP 442 of the Laws of Zambia.

Envision is an established Architectural design studio offering highly personalized design services to individuals building or modifying single- family residences, real estate developers, and corporate businesses seeking creative design solutions for their built environment. The practice is renowned for the quality of its designs, meticulousness in the preparation of project documentation, detailing and project management skills that are all enshrined in the design philosophy that connects function and form.

Envision Architects possess the necessary design expertise that is backed up by multi-talented staff with a combined work experience exceeding 20 years in delivering exceptional built environment designs that meet both local and international Architectural standards and practices.

The practice offers comprehensive architectural services and is driven by a dynamic team of directors who share a potent vision of shaping the African built environment with distinguished, functional, climate resilient, innovative, contextually responsive and bespoke design solutions. The team is complemented by a dynamic group of talented Architects, interior designers, Urban designers, conservation experts, technicians and administrative staff.

Envision has a strong understanding of the place of design in the world and is consistently positioning itself to becoming a sought-after brand in the Zambian built environment with capacity to deliver Architectural projects in diverse environments

Our Services

Envision Architects provides comprehensive project development and architectural services from briefing and concept development to post- construction close-out with expertise in the following areas:

Architecture

- Residential & Commercial development
- Office, Retail & Industrial development
- Hospitality & Leisure projects
- Educational Facilities
- Healthcare Facilities
- Religious Buildings etc.

Property Development Advisory

- Feasibility Studies
- Project Planning
- Project Management
- Contract documentation
- Contract Administration
- Cost and Value Management

Space Management

- Space Planning
- Interior design
- Interior fit out
- Urban design
- Landscape design

Portfolio

These are some of our works.

APARTMENTS

, No 9 Kanono Street

The site constraints and client’s brief to create 4 luxury apartments and 12 standard Apartments for a modern urban lifestyle informed the streamlined and orthogonal envelope of the building structures. The Two to three bedroom apartments and shared amenities are to be built in the exclusive Northrise suburb of Ndola.

, Maamba Colliery Mine, Maamba

The site constraints and client’s brief was to create 18No. compact and modern apartments for middle management Engineering staff. The standard Apartments are currently under construction in Cronze area within the mine township area in Maamba, Southern Province of Zambia..

RESIDENTIAL

, Lilayi Housing Estate, Lusaka

3 Bedroomed contemporary House for a modern urban lifestyle, located in the gated Lilayi Housing Estate in Lusaka.

, State Lodge, Lusaka

5 Bedroomed luxury House for contemporary living for a modern urban lifestyle, located in the elite State lodge area in Lusaka.

, Meanwood Ndeke, Lusaka

4 Bedroomed high cost House for modern-day living, located in Meanwood Ndeke, Lusaka.

The unique shape of the site coupled with a slightly sloping topography driven by the clients’ desire for efficient land utilization resulted in a design of 3No. 2 bedroomed compact apartments situated in the serene Chilanga area of Lusaka Province. Construction is scheduled to commence soon.

, Lilayi, Lusaka

3 Bedroomed high cost House for modern-day living, located Lilayi, Lusaka.

RELIGIOUS

These are some of our works.

, Silverest Area, Lusaka

The client’s brief dictated a design of a church auditorium with approximate 300 seating capacity for a contemporary Reformed Baptist church with onsite caretakers House. The project is at design stage and will be built on a 2500sqm site located in Silverest Area, Lusaka.

COMMERCIAL

(Boundary Wall & Security Buildings), Lusaka, Zambia

The client’s brief was to redesign a boundary wall and incorporate two security buildings at the GIZ Zambia country office.

HEALTH CARE PROJECTS

These are some of our works.

The project entails retrofitting the existing Residential building infrastructure and creating a modern Medical Diagnostic Centre within Rhodespark, a suburb of Lusaka. The facility once commissioned is poised to deliver quality medical diagnostic services covering Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT) Scan, Ultra sound, X Ray etc. as well laboratory services covering Haematology, Phlebotomy, Microbiology services to patients within and outside Lusaka.

HOSPITALITY

These are some of our works.

, Sioma District, Lusaka

EDUCATION

These are some of our works.

, Zambia College of Agriculture, Monze, Zambia

The client’s brief was to rehabilitate an existing classroom building at the Zambia College of Agriculture in Monze funded by GIZ Zambia under its Green people’s energy Project initiative.

Our Team

Our team collectively share a potent vision of shaping the African built environment with distinguished, functional and sustainable designs.

Architect Chonde Chiluba

Co-Founder & Director
Chonde is a gifted Architect and highly commended for his meticulous, detail-oriented approach to design and finishes with impeccable timeless results. He is an experienced Senior Architect with over 16 years’ experience in the full scope of Architectural services and has been involved in high-end projects in both private and public sector covering education, hospitality, residential, religious, mixed use, commercial and retail development. His design skills, project management capabilities and dedication to exceptional project time delivery to clients while maintaining integrity to design fortifies his architectural career.

In response to and as a reaction to a growing demand for beautiful spaces by an increasingly astute clientele in the country, Chonde co-founded Envision, a dynamic Architecture firm that boasts of young talented architects in Lusaka, Zambia. He is a Registered Architect, (a corporate member) of the Zambia Institute of Architects (Z.I.A) and obtained his Bachelor of Architecture degree in Zambia at the Copperbelt University in Kitwe. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Construction Engineering Management with University of East London (at dissertation stage).

Architect Chilangwa Chaiwa

Director – Senior Project Management Lead
Chilangwa is a Registered Architect, (a corporate member) of the Zambia Institute of Architects (Z.I.A), Heritage Conservator and Project Manager with over sixteen (16) years post-qualification experience. She holds a Master’s degree in World Heritage and Cultural Projects for Development from Turin University and she served on the ZIA Council for three years, one year of which was as Honorary Treasurer. She has vast experience in Design, Tender evaluation, Project Planning and Management, Project Supervision, Condition Assessment of Buildings and Quality Control. Her professional architectural experience is in building projects of various categories and sizes from inception to completion stages undertaken under 3 reputable Architectural firms and a statutory body.

Mpanji Sinkamba

Graduate Architect – Architectural Job Captain
Mpanji holds a bachelor of Architecture degree from the Copperbelt University and joined Envision Architects in 2022. He brings a background in Architecture to his role as Projects Coordinator. Skilled in preparing construction drawings and documentation, Mpanji combines a creative eye for detail with an analytical mindset to ensure effective coordination of all aspects of projects, client liaison and consultant collaboration. He is a promising young Architect commended for his eye for detail and expertise in 3D software modelling/visual design.

Luke Lungu

Graduate Architect – Design Assistant
Luke developed a passion for Architecture and problem solving at an early age. He obtained his Bachelor of Architecture degree from the Copperbelt University and was drawn to Envision Architects by the opportunity to work on amazing and diverse projects after graduating. He brings a strong work ethic and an innovative mind to the team and continues to develop a deep understanding of local authorities complex zoning and building regulations that are crucial to guiding complex projects with efficiency.

Contact Us

Please contact us using the information below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Stand No. 27/24
Manchinchi Road
Northmead, Lusaka

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