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About Obsydian

Refined interiors rooted in modern minimalism

Obsydian is a Nairobi-based design atelier rooted in modern minimalism, organic textures, and soulful storytelling. We design residential and small commercial spaces that prioritise human rhythms, material integrity, and sustainable practice.

Our work choreographs light and tactility to make everyday moments feel considered. We focus on projects where restraint becomes a material advantage and where local craft and low-impact choices amplify beauty.

At Obsydian, design is not decoration—it is a deliberate composition of space, texture, and emotion. We create environments that feel grounded, timeless, and deeply intentional.

Leadership

Founders

Jireh Nyukuri

Jireh Nyukuri

Founder & Creative Director

I design with a quiet purpose: to create spaces that feel inevitable for the people who live in them. Obsydian is built on the belief that restraint, texture, and honest materials shape how we move, remember, and belong. My practice focuses on removing noise so life can be lived with clarity—not by stripping away warmth, but by choosing each element with care. I listen first, craft with intention, and partner with local makers to ensure every project balances timelessness with usefulness. The work you see here is a collection of small rituals and deliberate edits that honour memory, light, and touch.

Philosophy

At Obsydian, we design with depth. Every space we touch is shaped by contrast—light and shadow, softness and edge, form and feeling. We believe in purposeful interiors that express individuality and endure with elegance.

Let's design something intentional.

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