Dietrich Rogge

Dietrich Rogge, Founder & CEO, Rockstone Real Estate

Vision

KEFITA will be a best-in-class real estate development, combining international best practices while also being a genuinely Ethiopian building both in terms of design and amenities.

I started ROCKSTONE in 2013, today we have 3 offices in Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich in Germany, and by 2018 we expanded into Lisbon in Portugal and thereafter Madrid in Spain to diversify into other European countries. Next to diversifying my business, I started exploring real estate business opportunities in East Africa, and one of my closest friends and also now business partner pointed to Ethiopia.

When I first arrived in Addis, I instantly fell in love with the country, its genuine culture, the warmth of its people and the metropolitan character of its capital, Addis Ababa. On a business level, it quickly became clear to me that, similar to other metropolises around the world, there is also a housing crisis in Addis namely, lack of trust in the real estate market, lack of building quality, and lack of foreign capital. Next to addressing these specific reasons by forming a very strong team together with our local partner Bigar, and US-based private equity firm Cerberus, all of whom have a long-term interest in Ethiopia, we defined a clear strategy.

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105 BEAUTIFULLY-CRAFTED APARTMENTS OFF EMBASSY ROW IN SIGNAL

Welcome to Kefita, an award-winning apartment building in the heart of Addis Abeba. One hundred and five exclusive apartments built to exacting International standards within a gated community, ranging from two bedrooms to penthouses on the top floors. Living starts on the fourth floor above the Kefita floor with hotel-like amenities, elevating every apartment above the treetops.

Kefita is developed by Rockstone Real Estate, a premier German developer, guided by Addis Abeba-based design and build consultancy Bigar Builders and Developers and designed by award winning architect Urko Sanchez Architects.

The building’s design draws on Ethiopia’s rich heritage; the facade is inspired by local fabrics and each and every decision taken in the conception and execution of Kefita has been made with deep consideration for where it stands and what it will represent.

Kefita combines international design and building standards, quality amenities and parking, all of which is professionally managed. It is the first Ethiopian residential building in the process of obtaining the green building certification EDGE. Kefita is designed to be home to both local and international residents and stands for the future of Addis Abeba.

Live your best life

The Kefita floor was conceived to provide residents and guests with a place to meet, drink coffee, relax on balconies with views up towards Mount Entoto, across to Mount Yeka and down into the city, and exercise, work and spend time with family and friends.

100 beautifully-crafted apartments off Embassy Row, Signal

Welcome to Kefita, a 21st century apartment building in the heart of Addis Abeba. One hundred exclusive apartments built to exacting International standards within a gated community, ranging from one bedrooms to penthouses on the top floors. Living starts on the fourth floor above the Kefita floor with hotel-like amenities, elevating every apartment above the treetops.

Kefita is developed by Rockstone Real Estate, a premier German developer, guided by Addis Abeba-based design and build consultancy Bigar Builders and Developers and designed by award winning architect Urko Sanchez Architects.

The building’s design draws on Ethiopia’s rich heritage; the facade is inspired by local fabrics and each and every decision taken in the conception and execution of Kefita has been with deep consideration for where it stands and what it will represent.

Kefita combines international design and building standards, quality amenities and parking, all of which is professionally managed. It is the first Ethiopian residential building in the process of obtaining the green building certification, EDGE. Kefita is designed to be home to both local and international residents and stands for the future of Addis Abeba.

Live your best life

The Kefita floor was conceived to provide residents and guests with a place to meet, drink coffee, relax on balconies with views up to Mount Entoto and down into the city, and exercise, work and spend time with family and friends.

Exterior render of Kefita apartments, Addis Ababa, looking down fro the air

The greener building

The living, breathing exterior with balconies, covered terraces and loggia is planted with indigenous plants fed by a gravity watering system. Sustainable living is our future.

TOUR A ONE BEDROOM APT. – SIMPLY CLICK BELOW

Virtual tour of one bed apartment at Kefita, Addis Ababa
Exterior render of Kefita apartments, Addis Ababa, looking down fro the air

The greener building

The living, breathing exterior with balconies, covered terraces and loggia is planted with indigenous plants fed by a gravity watering system. Sustainable living is our future.

TOUR A ONE BEDROOM APT. – SIMPLY CLICK BELOW

Virtual tour of one bed apartment at Kefita, Addis Ababa

Expect more

Designed by award-winning architects Urko Sanchez, who have offices in Spain and East Africa, and conceived and brought to life by Rockstone, a German luxury property development company, alongside BIGAR, an Addis Abeba-based engineering and architectural practice, Kefita is truly an international-standard building to be proud of.

Expect more

Designed by award-winning architects Urko Sanchez, who have offices in Spain and East Africa, and conceived and brought to life by Rockstone, a German luxury property development company, alongside BIGAR, an Addis Abeba-based engineering and architectural practice, and funded by US private equity firm Cerberus, Kefita is truly an international-standard building to be proud of.

Ethiopia is the birthplace of humanity and lies at the heart of this great continent. A land of great diversity, rich heritage and enormous opportunity, it carries its great influence as the seat of African Union power and diplomacy with deep respect and humility.

Kefita embodies Ethiopia’s past, present and future.

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Security comes as standard

Secure parking occupies the lower three floors of Kefita. Welcome your guests in style with valet parking before taking the elevator upwards to the lobby and lifestyle floor. Residents can take the elevator directly from the parking garage to their apartment level.

Security comes as standard

Secure parking occupies the lower three floors of Kefita. Welcome your guests in style with valet parking before taking the elevator upwards to the lobby and lifestyle floor. Residents can take the elevator directly from the parking garage to their apartment level.