Henry Musangi, AIA
Managing Director at PLANNING Systems Services (ltd)- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Ed LeBard, AIA, NCARB, PMP, LEED AP
Henry Musangi is one of the finest architects I've had the privilege to work with. With his meticulous working style, Henry was able to tackle complex problems involving project budgets, design and construction issues, codes, permit reviews, construction administrations and project management. He has worked on many large $15M to $100M projects and has effectively managed an extremely complex $30M project (Vincentian Homes in Pittsburgh, PA) that required exacting patience, critical thinking and creative solutions. Vincentian Homes would have worn out a lesser man, but Henry effectively delivered for the client. He is very computer savvy with technical programs such as Revit, AutoCAD, and ADT, and always helping his teammates on program related issues. Henry became the point person at CSD Architects (then a 120+ person firm) relating to such issues and was always happy to help fellow colleagues. Everyone's skill level rose because of him. While at CSD, Henry was extremely active with the Baltimore chapter of the AIA, leading the Associates group and assisting various groups within the chapter. Those who have crossed paths with Henry became better architects and professionals and I have no doubt that those who will cross paths with him would feel the same. Hands down, Henry was the sharpest architect I have ever worked with and I whole-heartily recommend him for future clients.
Ed LeBard, AIA, NCARB, PMP, LEED AP
Henry Musangi is one of the finest architects I've had the privilege to work with. With his meticulous working style, Henry was able to tackle complex problems involving project budgets, design and construction issues, codes, permit reviews, construction administrations and project management. He has worked on many large $15M to $100M projects and has effectively managed an extremely complex $30M project (Vincentian Homes in Pittsburgh, PA) that required exacting patience, critical thinking and creative solutions. Vincentian Homes would have worn out a lesser man, but Henry effectively delivered for the client. He is very computer savvy with technical programs such as Revit, AutoCAD, and ADT, and always helping his teammates on program related issues. Henry became the point person at CSD Architects (then a 120+ person firm) relating to such issues and was always happy to help fellow colleagues. Everyone's skill level rose because of him. While at CSD, Henry was extremely active with the Baltimore chapter of the AIA, leading the Associates group and assisting various groups within the chapter. Those who have crossed paths with Henry became better architects and professionals and I have no doubt that those who will cross paths with him would feel the same. Hands down, Henry was the sharpest architect I have ever worked with and I whole-heartily recommend him for future clients.
Ed LeBard, AIA, NCARB, PMP, LEED AP
Henry Musangi is one of the finest architects I've had the privilege to work with. With his meticulous working style, Henry was able to tackle complex problems involving project budgets, design and construction issues, codes, permit reviews, construction administrations and project management. He has worked on many large $15M to $100M projects and has effectively managed an extremely complex $30M project (Vincentian Homes in Pittsburgh, PA) that required exacting patience, critical thinking and creative solutions. Vincentian Homes would have worn out a lesser man, but Henry effectively delivered for the client. He is very computer savvy with technical programs such as Revit, AutoCAD, and ADT, and always helping his teammates on program related issues. Henry became the point person at CSD Architects (then a 120+ person firm) relating to such issues and was always happy to help fellow colleagues. Everyone's skill level rose because of him. While at CSD, Henry was extremely active with the Baltimore chapter of the AIA, leading the Associates group and assisting various groups within the chapter. Those who have crossed paths with Henry became better architects and professionals and I have no doubt that those who will cross paths with him would feel the same. Hands down, Henry was the sharpest architect I have ever worked with and I whole-heartily recommend him for future clients.
Ed LeBard, AIA, NCARB, PMP, LEED AP
Henry Musangi is one of the finest architects I've had the privilege to work with. With his meticulous working style, Henry was able to tackle complex problems involving project budgets, design and construction issues, codes, permit reviews, construction administrations and project management. He has worked on many large $15M to $100M projects and has effectively managed an extremely complex $30M project (Vincentian Homes in Pittsburgh, PA) that required exacting patience, critical thinking and creative solutions. Vincentian Homes would have worn out a lesser man, but Henry effectively delivered for the client. He is very computer savvy with technical programs such as Revit, AutoCAD, and ADT, and always helping his teammates on program related issues. Henry became the point person at CSD Architects (then a 120+ person firm) relating to such issues and was always happy to help fellow colleagues. Everyone's skill level rose because of him. While at CSD, Henry was extremely active with the Baltimore chapter of the AIA, leading the Associates group and assisting various groups within the chapter. Those who have crossed paths with Henry became better architects and professionals and I have no doubt that those who will cross paths with him would feel the same. Hands down, Henry was the sharpest architect I have ever worked with and I whole-heartily recommend him for future clients.
Experience
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PLANNING Systems Services (ltd)
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Kenya
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director
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Apr 2022 - Present
Firm-wide Managing Director and Project Architect responsible for overseeing practice-wide strategy development, advancement and operations, with a focus on financial planning, business activities, organizational performance, and the general daily operations of the Firm’s offices. Additionally, Henry continues to foster the Firm’s service offerings in architecture, land-use planning and urban design, while ensuring that regionally relevant solutions, quality, and project delivery service exceeds Client expectations and are executed at the highest level of professionalism. Show less
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Director of Design
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Aug 2018 - Apr 2022
As Design Director at Planning Systems Services Ltd, oversaw and led the formulation of the firmwide architectural, urban design and land-use planning design strategies. These strategies combined the creation and adoption of innovative project economic strategies, locally sustainable construction methodologies and stylistically and experientially delightful urban/architectural outcomes. Additionally oversaw the firm's digital design strategy entailing the adoption of enhanced modelling tools as well as the creation of a refreshed brand identity for the Firm's communication. Show less
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Architect
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Feb 2010 - Aug 2018
Project Lead / Project Architect on various commercial, residential, land-use planning and urban design projects and initiatives. Key tasks included serving as liaison with various Clients and Consultants throughout the project delivery process with an aim to optimise designs to align with their needs. Also led project delivery coordination with consultants, in-house staff, contractors, and public agencies, with an emphasis on the reconciliation of complex project requirements to create humane and innovative spaces and places. Show less
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CSD Architects
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Architect
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Aug 2004 - Oct 2009
• Led project document production entailing technical and regulatory development of construction documents. • Responsible for coordinating and defining all phases of project responsibilities and specific tasks among architectural, landscape and interior design team members, plus consulting food service, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire suppression, civil and structural engineers. • Utilized Autodesk’s Revit Architecture Building Information Modeling suite, to understand and develop project technical detailing in response to established design direction, code/regulatory requirements, and structural feasibility. • Responsible for specific project related day-to-day contact with owner or owners representative. • Managed production schedule among architectural and consultant teams, plus project budget per projections and billings. • Supervised construction; responsibilities including clarifications and revisions, contractor submittal approvals, biweekly site visits, plus construction budget controls and approvals on behalf of the owner. Projects: • Master Planning and Schematic Design: Saint John’s Meadows Retirement Community, Rochester, New York • Programming, Schematic Design, Regulatory Approvals, Construction Documentation, and Construction Administration: New Song Urban Ministries Multipurpose Neighborhood Center with Convenience Store and Cafe, Baltimore, Maryland • Construction Documents-Construction Administration: Vincentian Retirement Home, Additional Buildings and Renovations. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • Schematic Design through Construction Administration: Ingleside at King Farm Retirement Community, Rockville Maryland - Responsible for coordination and full implementation of Building Information Modeling utilizing Autodesk’s Architectural Desktop for production of contract/construction documents • Heritage at Brentwood Retirement Community, Nashville, Tennessee • The Garlands of Barrington Single Story Villas, Village of Barrington, Illinois Show less
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Image Architects
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United States
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IT System Custom Software Development
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Architectural Intern
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1999 - 2001
• Prepared plan, elevation and section drawings for a number of projects including three new elementary(primary) school complexes, one community library, one fire station and several building accessibility [ADA] and material upgrades • Consulted, coordinated and cross referenced documents including those of mechanical, electrical and structural engineers • Investigated product literature and questioned representatives about material selection information useful in the preparation of construction documents Show less
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Education
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2001 - 2004
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
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1995 - 1999
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
BSc. Architectural Studies, Architecture
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