NF Towers Project involves the construction of an H-shaped 16-storey multifunctional tower, comprising of 27000sqm construction area on a site located at the intersection between Liberation Road and Ring Road East in the North Ridge region of Accra, Ghana.
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According to the architect, the tower’s H shape design approach was developed to reduce the building’s energy demands and maximize the comfort of its occupants. The form of the tower mediates its orientation by twisting 23 degrees as it rises, improving its solar performance by casting a blanket of shade over the predominant glass façade.
The versatility of the modified H-shape typology, combined with the innovative engineering required for the seismic area, delivers column-free internal floor spaces, maximizing program flexibility and optimizing the building for future uses.
Primarily, upon completion of its first phase, the NF Towers will host retail, office, conferencing, hotel, restaurant, and wellness facilities, as well as a luxurious penthouse. Phase two of the project would see the development of a new 17-storey hotel on the existing adjacent footprint, and the repurposing of NF Tower’s hotel levels to residential apartments.
Architectural inspiration
The form, facades, and interiors of the NF Towers draw inspiration from the local vernacular, providing a contemporary interpretation of the traditional architecture. Reference is made to the curves of Ashanti wood carving, patterning of decorative wall painting cultures, and the famous Kente and Adinkra cloths.
The project, therefore, offers a refreshing assessment of current perceptions and norms concerning mixed-use buildings in a uniquely West African socio-political, environmental and cultural context.
Project team
Developer / Client: Micheletti & Co Ltd for GN Bank
Project Manager: Micheletti & Co Ltd
Structure Engineer: HBS Africa
Quantity Surveyor: Micheletti & Co Ltd
Landscape Architect: Boogertman and Partners
Interior Designer: Boogertman and Partners
