THE FOREST

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

Sanjay Puri Architects presents The Forest , a high density development project in the Democratic Republic of Congo . Due to prevailing rules governing built-up areas , this project required a vertical tower since the ratio of built-up area permissible is 9 times the plot area .

The vertical circulation core is planned on the southern side to mitigate heat gain and simultaneously provide privacy to the existing residential 15 storey buildings on the southern side . The offices are all oriented towards the north and north-west , with the best views of the Congo River ,

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