African project Lagos ’ s Wooden Tower – Nigeria
The old existing building is located on the highbrow Bourdillon Road with picturesque vegetation . It counts 4 blocks housing units . Each consists of 4 bedrooms and 3 bedroom apartments distributed on 4 floors . There are some amenities : Swimming Pools , Gymnasium , Tennis courts , Children ’ s Playground , Parking lots , Borehole and water treatment , Sewage treatment plants and electricity Generator
Lagos ’ s tower rises above the town and follow the sky and search to cross the limit of wooden construction .
The new landmark is composed of mixed residential type used ; it is built on the roof of Abebe Court , a housing estate .
The building is oriented to maximise daylight and natural ventilation . The wooden envelope provides shading from the heat of the direct sun around the shape . Plants belt around each floor contribute to creating fresh air flow and keep a constant microclimate into living space while providing a visual comfort and aesthetic .
The project focuses on the open area . This is an experimental tall wooden structure in Lagos . The apartments are designed around a central core .
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