Isaiah Chama

Architect, artist and designer with a passion for creating spaces and designs that engage with and define users' way of life. Approaches each project as a personal challenge, with a focus on high-quality space production through dynamic architecture.

Architect - Sole-Practitioner Architect - Ndola, Copperbelt Zambia

(2019-02)

Selected projects undertaken individually:

• Yatu Tea — Proposed production plant, Kalulushi.
• CEC — Proposed extension of Ravens Gymnasium, Kitwe.
• CEC — Proposed Ravens Outdoor Sports Bar.
• Buchi 24 — Proposed fitment centre, Buchi, Kitwe.
• Freddie & Co. Law Firm — Proposed office block, Buchi, Kitwe.
• UCZ Church — Proposed new church building, Ndeke, Kitwe.
• CDFL — Proposed prototype administration/classroom block and library.
• National Building Suppliers — Proposed shopping centre, Kalulushi.
• Calgary Estate — Proposed office fit-out at MEGA Shopping Centre, Kitwe.
• Boma Energy — Proposed shopping complex, Ndola.
• Industrial Equipment Ltd — Proposed office park, Kalulushi.
• Best Rest Furniture — Proposed new workshop, Kitwe.
• Honey Dew Play Park — Proposed café and play park, Riverside, Kitwe.
• Pistacchio — Proposed outdoor seating area at ECL Mall, Kitwe.
• Zed Field Mining — Proposed office block, workshop and carport, Kitwe.
• Cecil Chams Limited — Proposed office refurbishments and new warehouse, Kitwe.
• Triple K Standard Company Ltd — Proposed warehouse and shopping centre, Chambishi.
• BIA Zambia Limited — Proposed oil warehouse and G.E.T. shed, Kalumbila.
• St Andrew Catholic Church — Proposed priests' office, Zamtan, Kitwe.
• Spaxx Mining — Proposed shopping centre, Chingola.
• Spaxx Mining — Proposed office building, Chingola.

Project Manager - NELMOR Estates & Contractors Limited - Kitwe, Zambia

(2022-02)

Project: ZESCO Office Refurbishments — ZESCO Main Office Building, Mufulira.

• Supervising construction works.
• Monitoring progress and managing deliverables.
• Liaising with subcontractors and clients.

Project Manager - NELMOR Estates & Contractors Limited - Kitwe, Zambia

(2023-05 - 2024-02)

Project: Rehabilitation of UPND Secretariat — Rhodespark, Lusaka.

• Designing the proposed extension and alterations to the existing structure.
• Supervising and monitoring construction progress.
• Liaising with subcontractors and clients.

Project Manager - BL Consulting & Construction Limited - Kitwe, Zambia

(2021-05 - 2021-06)

Project: Prudential Office Fit-Out — NAPSA ECL Office Building, Kitwe.

• Drafting site reports and presenting them at site meetings to review project status and proposed changes.
• Supervising project schedules to meet key milestones at every phase.
• Monitoring progress and managing deliverables.
• Liaising with subcontractors and vendors to optimize cost savings and ensure timely completion.

Clerk of Works - WBR Consulting & Project Managers - Ndola, Zambia

(2020-03 - 2020-06)

Project: Construction of a Two-Storey Boarding House — Northrise University, Ndola.

• Ensuring site operations complied with health, safety and legal regulations.
• Conducting regular quality inspections to ensure work met project brief standards.
• Maintaining thorough records of day-to-day site operations.
• Coordinating site deliveries and ensuring adequate supply of equipment and materials.

Architect - Archline Building Consultants - Kitwe, Zambia

(2013-01 - 2019-01)

Conducted site surveys and analysis. Prepared presentations and working drawings in 2D and 3D formats, alongside project management.

• Natsave Bank — Proposed alterations and refurbishments of existing branch, Kitwe.
• Kagem Security Offices — Proposed new offices and staff quarters, Kalulushi.
• Samfuel Depot — Proposed fuel depot, Kitwe.
• Guorock Plastic Ltd — Proposed splint production plant, chemical and store rooms, Ndola.
• Absa Bank — Proposed Mukuba Mall branch, Kitwe.
• Vodafone — Proposed ZIBSIP kiosk and Kafuba & Mukuba Mall stores, Copperbelt Province.
• Natsave Bank — Proposed new Mwense and Kaputa branches, Luapula Province.
• Standard Chartered Bank — Proposed new Kasama and Kalumbila branches.
• Stanbic Bank — Proposed Mukuba Mall VIP Lounge, Kitwe, and Park Mall branch, Chingola.
• ZAFFICO — Proposed security block at the Pole Treatment Plant, Kalulushi.
• Osho Chemicals Zambia Limited — Proposed factory and office block, Ndola.
• Stanbic Bank — Proposed Park Mall branch, Chingola.

Bachelor of Arts - Architecture - The Copperbelt University (2012)

GCSE - Saint Clements Secondary School (2004)