KIGALI Z-TOWER

Project idea

We have focused on the existing situations on the site where persons move frequently on different sellers searching for their preferred products at an affordable price and we paid attention on that zigzag.

Project description

Abstract The Z-TOWER is the particular name given to the proposed high rise building, based on the chosen design strategy (Zigzag). From the conducted analysis, the case mainly found on Rwandan markets or commercial centers like those shops selling clothes, shoes, cosmetics, people like to move seeking for cheap products and for that purpose, it is remarked that they buy after accomplishing a long distance. (Moving there, coming back, going there) The tower is located in the current commercial building district Kigali city, Nyarugenge district, Nyarugenge sector. The place was chosen because most of the people coming in the city center pass through the site either going on their jobs or simply shopping as it holds many shops and kiosks. Project aim The Aim of the project was to develop a complete design for urban infill multipurpose building in the analyzed site. Objective The main objective was to bring the design that can keep the current situation of vibrancy, compacted on the ground floor by a high density of people and as you move up, you feel lighter due to programs transition. In few words, we wanted to achieve a building that moves persons from a stressed situation to a light and free one.

Technical information

Schematic diagrams of essential aspects of the project describing it in short, Inspiration and concept development,precedent, programs distribution Site plan, plans, longitudinal and latitudinal sections, elevations, construction details, passive and active systems, renderings and physical models.

Co-authors

IGITANGAZA NGABO Marius, ISHIMWE Leon Fidele, ISHIMWE GASHIRABAKE Cedric