Can-do Customs Ltd
A Nairobi based design & construction company specialising in small to medium scale bespoke projects
A seafront awning we did some years back for in conjunction with . Ferrari fabric on a stainless steel frame. Realising I never posted pics, so here we go.
And finally a few shots of acoustic insulation being installed into both existing and newly built-out cavities. The idea was to add mass and resilience through bulking up the structures and incorporating different materials where we could. Without solid walls in some areas to install insulation material against, we used a simple system of eye-screws and wire threaded through stud partitioning to compress and retain materials and ultimately to prevent them from pushing onto the tent fabric and giving the whole game away. The challenge in all of this was to find a solution that could be implemented without being noticed. Hopefully we met the mark though no doubt there is room for improvement as is the way with prototyping ventures. Time will tell. Thanks to all those involved including the client and their fabulous team, to our suppliers for high quality products, and also to my team for working tirelessly and in tricky conditions to pull this off. Asanteni
A few shots from site here showing the installation of window framework and finishing details. With relatively generous flysheet eaves and a fixed lower transom to help keep the weather out we were able to use top hung windows tilting inwards with the handle at a convenient height, finished with cypress architraves with reveal and sill details on the inside and insect screens on the outside. Shout out to Ali fabricators for the windows, and for meeting our deadlines despite a few hiccups! Hopefully these will complement our wider insulation efforts by offering a better acoustic barrier and a more functional solution than the original insect screen windows with tent flaps. We certainly hope so! Pls forgive the slightly unfinished architraves, we were battling with biblical rain at the time so were forced to leave final touchups to the clients capable maintenance team as we left site.
To round off 2023 we looked at acoustic solutions for elevated tented structures alongside new fabric work and fixing details being explored by our friends . The main aim for us was to add mass and resilience by filling both existing and newly built-out cavities with acoustic insulation, and to replace existing insect screen windows with double glazed glass. Here’s a snapshot of us getting going with design, detailing and fabrication of component parts in the run up to mobilizing to site. Shout out to the client and everyone else who played a part for giving us the opportunity to be involved! 🏕️🧘😁
Some working concepts for a vaulted clear polycarbonate roof over an existing pool pavilion, also with a small lean-too extension. The main objective was to find a solution that could offer protection from the elements for outdoor dining without taking away from the architecture and breezy poolside vibes. We’ve looked at so many fabric / membrane solutions over the years that this solid roof solution was fun and educative to work on. The concept uses clear polycarb sheets mounted above an existing wooden pergola, out of sight out of mind. The illustrations look at framing & fixing details with a view to prefabrication and easy installation, waterproofing & runoff management utilising existing structures, finishes in such as facia boards and Venetian blinds, and most importantly of all, overall profile and appearance from above and below.
Finishing up the chapel roof with ceiling boards & cypress cladding, shutter ply & APP membrane, drip collar detail & GI gutter, bracing cables and a lick of paint… plus some help from the clients team with touch-ups to the brickwork and new front steps. Shout out to our clients, you know who you are 😉… this one really tested us but we love a challenge and are very grateful for the opportunity to push ourselves. Hopefully the chapel can give years more service.
A few shots from site coming up showing the installation phase of the flat chapel roof. After some careful setting out and counter-checking of the new foundations, column stanchions, gum-pole columns and ring beam, things came together fairly quickly, as intended. The biggest challenge was lifting the primary joists into place - each around 14 meters long and weighing over 200kgs - without cranes or any other high tech equipment. Everything was done by hand and took careful planning and co-ordination not to mention a serious team effort, for which I am massively grateful!
Snapshot of prefabricated parts for our flat chapel roof. We began by setting out the primary and secondary joist matrix on the shop floor and then set about prefabricating the ceiling and roof panels that would be installed in between, once we had gotten to site. Overall this saved a lot of time, noisy fabrication and general disturbance to the client on site and allowed us to leverage our workshop in order to achieve the levels of tolerance and quality of fabrication that was needed for the roof to work.
In-house sketches and drawings for a fairly large flat roof we designed and supplied for a chapel. Most projects begin here, typically starting with a site survey to measure and photograph, followed by 3D modeling, concept sketch renders and (once everyone is happy), fabrication drawings for the team. Given the bespoke nature of our work I have found this process and level of service to be the best way forwards in order to give both clarity and confidence to the client as well as our fabrication team.
A little catch up on the last 8 months or so coming up, starting with a few small mods to the workshop that have been a long time coming, including a cutting rail to speed up and improve fabrication, more storage to boost capacity and most importantly of all, a kitchenette extension. Then we’ll get into what we’ve actually been up too… notably a pretty cool flat roof over a chapel, designs for a pool pavilion waterproofing, elevated tented structure soundproofing and more recently, a small prefabricated container house concept destined for a pretty special place and with which we are exploring opportunities to offer similar products to our clients. All designed & supplied in-house, the way we do 😁
Spring cleaning, sorting and setting up for some exciting work with prefab solutions and prototyping and the heart of things. Memories come back with every bucket of leftover fixings to hit the table 🔨 👌
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From sketch render to reality… a timber on steel decking platform bolted to a certain cliff that some might recognize…. 👋. A small but satisfying project with one hell of a view 🐘 🦁 🙌
Successful delivery of some box section tent frames with electrical ports and socket & switch plates built in. Designed by our friends and requiring a degree of precision, this was a great little project. 🏕️ 🙌
Dark skies and sunshine over peponi hotel making our awning look rather photogenic 📷… happy that it’s still looking good 4yrs later 😁
Some sketch renders of an off-grid beach front development for which we are acting as principle designers and project managers. It’s taking shape, with ambitions to break ground in the new year…. More to come! 🏝️ 🏡
Container school cruising along nicely. Roofing done, gutter downspouts in, lightning protection done, primer complete and insulation paneling fitted. That pretty much marks the end of our scope but there’ll be more to come once internal partitions are in and MEP & FF&E works are complete. Almost time to educate some kiddos! 📚 🙌
Windows, doors & gutters in. Roof going on. The guys are flying through the build 🥳. Still lots of finishing touches to be done so watch this space..
Container school taking shape, purlins going on, windows & doors going in, primer being painted… and all in the shake of a lambs tail as intended. Super chuffed 🙌😊
Our 40ft container school coming together nicel, and resembling our computer renders 🙌… So happy to see that all our hard work pre-fabricating the structure is paying off. Can’t wait to see the finished article. More to come…
A concept design for a flat-pack prize giving stage for a touring rally event - with a mix of solid chequered plate and expanded mesh for the platform, entry & exit ramps, entry & exit stairs, Aluco board clad towers & girder structure for sponsor logos and other imagery and lighting considerations to pull it all together. Pre- fab, galvanised or powder coat finished and designed for quick deployment and removal. Our kind of thing, detailed and turn-key 🚗 🏆👌
Padel tennis is the rage in Europe and will be coming to Africa soon enough! We have collaborated with glass & turf suppliers and can now offer a complete turn-key solution for anyone interested. Game on 🎾 🙌
Embellishments….
Steel frame, bolt assembly rooftop Gazebo for a beach house - slightly more detailed than before. 🏝 ⛺️
A bolt assembly roof-top gazebo concept for a property on the coast. Hot dip galvanized with ripstop fabric and stainless steel hardware plus laser cut sun, moon & stars detailing on frame components….
3D renders of our recently supplied 40ft container school structure, which is being built as we speak… faaaar from nairobi in the bundu!!… 🤞 it erects as intended… site photos to follow once she’s up 👍
6ft SkateboardingVert Ramp concept renders. So great it’s now an Olympic sport! 🛹 🥳🙌…. We’re looking for takers on these, who wants to help find Kenya’s next Olympic gold medalist??
A complete snap-shot beginning to end of our most recent project. A flat-pack (bolt assembly) gable roof structure designed around 3 x 40ft containers in a horseshoe configuration complete with windows and doors, cable bracing, insulation, roofing sheets, columns, baseplates, guttering and connecting details to the containers.
This particular unit is destined to be built by our clients team far from Nairobi so we have supplied it complete with an Assembly Guideline, 2D setting out drawings for RC foundation works and a bundle of 2D and 3D drawings to assist with structural assembly.
A worthy challenge and in the end, a really fun project that we hope will bring more work our way!
Don't hesitate to reach out. Container sizes, configurations and finishing details can all be played with. This project captures just a basic package, with all interior finishing and MEP works to be completed on site.
For anyone interested in this kind of thing, we would be happy to help!
From all of us at Can-do Customs :)
Hey presto!… a complete flat-pack steel roof (320sqms), roofing sheets, cable bracing, guttering, columns, hardware, insulation, windows & doors packed into one 40ft container ready to go to site. Accompanied by an Assembly Guideline document, 2D setting out drawings & 3D renders for reference. Job done 🥳… fingers crossed for an easy build 🤞🏽
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Can-do Customs Ltd
Can-do Customs is a Nairobi based design and construction company specialising in small to medium scale projects with a personal touch and eye for detail. We are focused primarily on bespoke tented projects (in collaboration with local tent fabricators), container conversions, fit-outs, steel and timber structures and specialist installations of all kinds. Our preference is in one-stop shop design and supply solutions that offer our clients a time efficient and stress free professional service.
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Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
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Saturday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
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