Multifunctional Tower
The Fann Post Office project, winner of an international competition, concerns the development of a multifunctional tower designed to bring different uses together within a single architectural structure.
The project is based on a clear distinction between the two main frontages. To the south-west, the residential area faces the Fann district and the oceanfront; to the north-east, the office and commercial spaces are concentrated.
Facade, climate and environmental comfort
The building envelope is defined by the relationship between two main materials: terracotta and glass. The facade was designed according to bioclimatic principles, with a double-skin system that protects the interiors from solar exposure and improves comfort within the spaces.
Together with the building orientation and the natural ventilation supported by the sea breeze, these solutions make the interiors more comfortable and reduce the need for artificial climate protection.
Render: Stefano Barbieri
Categories
Retail and Offices, Residential
City
Dakar
Nation
Senegal
Status
Ongoing
Year
2020
Client
Amsa Reality
Project Partners
Key Points
- Architectural design for a multifunctional tower including residential, office, retail and postal service functions.
- Building organised around two main frontages, with a clear separation between residential units and office and retail spaces.
- Bioclimatic terracotta and glass facade, designed to provide shading, natural ventilation and long-term durability.
Expertise
Project team
Categories
Retail and Offices, Residential
City
Dakar
Nation
Senegal
Status
Ongoing
Year
2020
Client
Amsa Reality
Project Partners
Multifunctional Tower
The Fann Post Office project, winner of an international competition, concerns the development of a multifunctional tower designed to bring different uses together within a single architectural structure.
The project is based on a clear distinction between the two main frontages. To the south-west, the residential area faces the Fann district and the oceanfront; to the north-east, the office and commercial spaces are concentrated.
Facade, climate and environmental comfort
The building envelope is defined by the relationship between two main materials: terracotta and glass. The facade was designed according to bioclimatic principles, with a double-skin system that protects the interiors from solar exposure and improves comfort within the spaces.
Together with the building orientation and the natural ventilation supported by the sea breeze, these solutions make the interiors more comfortable and reduce the need for artificial climate protection.
Render: Stefano Barbieri
Key Points
- Architectural design for a multifunctional tower including residential, office, retail and postal service functions.
- Building organised around two main frontages, with a clear separation between residential units and office and retail spaces.
- Bioclimatic terracotta and glass facade, designed to provide shading, natural ventilation and long-term durability.
Expertise
Project team
