In the vibrant heart of Abidjan, where the Plateau region meets the languid sweep of the Ébrié Lagoon, a striking new silhouette has emerged against the skyline.
Project name
Noom Hotel Abidjan Plateau
Location
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Design team
Philip Olmesdahl, Bobby Hugill, Leah Johnson, Senzo Philips, Lwandile Maki, Duke Williams, Riaz Ebrahim
Collaborators
Julia Freemantle (Text), HSIP (Project Manager & Quantity Surveyor ), Mangalis Hotel Group (Operator)
Environmental & MEP
GIBB (Electrical Engineer), Lethaba Green & Integrate (Mechanical Engineer)
Client
Inaugure Hospitality
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Like a diamond, the shape of the building arises from the external pressure of legal constraints on a small plot of land. The facade gives character to the piece and functions as a brise-soleil. The restaurant under the pool is naturally cooled by the water that cascades over the facades.
Project name
Diamant D'Abidjan
Architecture firm
Paulo Merlini Architects
Location
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Tools used
Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD
Principal architect
Paulo Merlini
Visualization
Paulo Merlini Architects
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel / Mixed-Use
A building of sculptural character that dances on itself, taking advantage of the views of the surrounding lagoon. With two apartments per floor and surrounding balconies, the building developed for the upper class is a milestone that defines the start of the masterplan development for this part of the city.
Project name
Abidjan Tower
Architecture firm
Paulo Merlini Architects
Location
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Visualization
SA Digital Technology Co., Ltd
Tools used
Autodesk Revit
Principal architect
Paulo Merlini
Design team
Paulo Merlini, André Silva
Status
Concept - Design, Unbuilt
Typology
Residential › Apartments
