Credits
Client: Confidential
Location: Kibiko Ngong.
Project Status: Concept Stage
Chrysan Court
Chrysan Court is a residential concept currently in the concept stage, inspired by the
form and symbolism of the chrysanthemum flower. Known for its associations with
longevity, resilience, nobility, and new beginnings, the chrysanthemum provides both a
poetic and architectural foundation for the project. Its layered petals and radial
symmetry inform the spatial hierarchy, circulation, and overall massing of the design.
The development seeks to blur boundaries between community and privacy, creating
gradients of public, semi-private, and private spaces. Nature and greenery play a central
role, with layouts designed to foster gathering, openness, and interaction while
maintaining moments of quiet retreat.
The philosophy behind the project is rooted in Taoist principles of balance, harmony,
and effortless flow embracing ideas of yin and yang, spontaneity, and alignment with
nature. Characteristic qualities such as joy, optimism, and positive growth are embedded
in the spatial experience, reflecting the chrysanthemum’s cultural meanings.
While still at the concept stage, early explorations imagine a modular architectural
language inspired by organic geometry. Volumes shift and interlock like petals unfolding,
while interior layouts follow a hierarchy: public areas such as living, dining, and communal
gathering spaces open outward, while semi-private and private zones including family
rooms and bedrooms layer inward for comfort and intimacy.
Chrysan Court aspires to become more than a residence a community space that
embodies resilience, harmony, and continuity, drawing strength from both tradition and
nature.
