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Exterior Facades
Gate Canopy
Landscaping
Water Features

Location

Naalya Estate, Wakiso District

Studio

Ideal Ville

Landscape Designer

David A Kigenyi

Contractor

Ideal Ville

BUA

1900m2

Category

External Works

Year

2025

NAALYA
RESIDENCE

Some projects test skill. Others demand creativity. And then there are those that push the limits of both, requiring a deep understanding of engineering, landscape design, and architectural harmony. This was one of them. A massive 5500 square meters of built-up area. What began as a steep, unforgiving slope presented both a challenge and an opportunity. The site was originally divided into two distinct ground levels, separated by a massive natural stone retaining wall. Instead of working around the rugged terrain, we reshaped and refined it, turning obstacles into defining features that elevated both function and form. The project unfolded across four carefully planned sections. The front yard and lot set the stage, offering a striking and welcoming first impression. The driveway and back alley required extensive engineering due to the site’s high-water table, necessitating a combination of dewatering techniques and well-executed road formation to ensure durability and long-term stability. The laundry porch was designed to blend practicality with aesthetics, seamlessly integrating into the home’s overall flow. The backyard, with its well-structured subsistence farming garden, provided a lush and functional retreat, reinforcing the harmony between nature and modern living. The standout features of this project, however, were the backyard and front centerpiece. This is where our signature in-situ walkway design made its debut, introducing a timeless and seamless pathway that merged effortlessly with the landscape. Paired with a simple yet elegant patio, these elements created an outdoor space that was as inviting as it was innovative.

MASTER
PLAN

Every landscape deserves a masterplan especially a big one that aims to employ a lot of civil engineering knowledge. For such a square footage with various outdoor features, formation levels and lighting fixtures, various schematics have to be drafted. Among which are plant schemes, electrical schematics and lighting schemes etc.

WATER
WHO?

The backyard party trick. For an area filled with trees nothings adds character like a water fall and fishpond. Sandwiched in-between is an outdoor cinema/tv unit to watch with the family.


KIDS PLAY

Let your kids be curious and creative with a sand bed for them to play.


FOUNTAIN

Water fountain to keep a lonely column cozy. The night views on this feature are quite the spectacle

AUX
COLORS

The auxiliary building houses all kinds of party tricks and amenities. This means that the interior design has to make those kinds of statements. As for the exterior, well, see for yourself. Desert colors with Tadelakt facades.

MAIN BUILDING

When most people think of landscaping, their minds immediately jump to plants and grass. But landscaping is so much more than that—it’s a multifaceted discipline that blends art, engineering, and functionality. According to RICS and EA SMM, it falls under the broader category of external works, encompassing a wide range of civil engineering elements. From geotechnical solutions like living walls and geogrid-reinforced structures to road pavements, wrap-around walls, swimming pool technologies, and specialized materials, landscaping often requires expertise across multiple built environment disciplines.

The Kassangatti projects were a perfect example of this complexity. Executing these projects demanded meticulous planning and engineering to seamlessly integrate diverse elements into a cohesive design. It wasn’t just about aesthetics; it was about bringing together the technical expertise of various fields to create an outdoor space that is both functional and visually stunning. Landscaping, in this sense, becomes a true demonstration of innovation and collaboration.

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