Nairobi is by far the largest city in the nation, and the tall structures that have lately been built in the capital are the talk of the town.

For a visitor to the city, a tour of the tall buildings may hurt your neck, but a handful of them will stick in your memory because of the incredible architectural designs that went into their construction.

While the majority of the buildings currently under construction feature European-inspired aluminum cladding and glazing, it is impossible to ignore the beauty and originality of some of the structures in and around Nairobi's Central Business District.

The Freemasons built these structures many years ago, and they have since become well-known monuments in the city. Incorporating their signs and symbols into their labor, the Freemasons built both religious and colonial organizations.

The government architect J.A. Hoogterp started planning Nairobi in the 1920s. A freemason named Sir Herbert Baker succeeded him after he later moved to Johannesburg, South Africa.

Washington DC, Paris, Cape Town, Pretoria, Canberra, New Delhi, and La Plata, Argentina are just a few of the cities whose layout Nairobi has taken cues from. These cities' architectural layouts were thought to be masonic, complete with signs and symbols.

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The Freemasons had the right and freedom to work wherever they wanted. They were renowned for their exquisite stone carving, bricklaying, and precise construction, all of which have withstood the test of time.

The Freemasons constructed numerous buildings around Nairobi, including institutions for politics, business, education, and religion.

Look up Digital takes a dig at some popular buildings in the city constructed by freemasons.

Kenya National Archives

Cobb & Archer were the designers. Gridlays Bank once occupied the structure, however, it was eventually taken over and converted into an archive. The outstanding Murumbi art collection, rare photographs, colonial records, artifacts, and Jomo Kenyatta's presidential seat are all housed inside the structure.

Parliament Buildings

It was built in the 1950s. The building's design was inspired by Westminster. Thonrnly Dyer and Amyas D. Connell created the design for Parliament. It has gained worldwide recognition thanks to the enormous English clock. The mausoleum of Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, a founding father, is also located there. In compliance with the 2010 Constitution, the Parliament Buildings have recently been enlarged to accommodate more members of the Senate and Parliament.

All Saints Cathedral

The church was built in three phases beginning with the laying of the foundation in 1917. In 1962, the last stage was finished. The church's stained glass windows were created by renowned British stained-glass artist AJ Davis. Freemasonry was practiced by the foreman who oversaw the construction of All Saints Cathedral.

City Hall

Cobb & Archer who were freemasons created the design, and it was finished and accessible to the public in the 1950s. With a clock tower that stood 165 feet tall, it was the highest structure in Nairobi at the time. After the 13-story City Hall Annex was attached to the structure, City Hall was later extended. This took place in 1981.