HIGH RISE PRELIMINARY SHAPING
The main landmark will be the tallest building in Africa (more than 465 meters high). The “tallest building in Africa” will be a mixed use high-rise that will contain a variety of spaces to accommodate international banks and firm representation offices, business hotels, high-end restaurants, gymnasiums and spa, executive suites, etc. This tower will have a unique shape that resembles modern interpretations of African art and is designed to meet the highest environmental requirements. The tower will be located near the center of the site, close to the lake, in the Central Park.

INTRODUCTION

The Abuja Centenary City will be the financial hub of the capital of Nigeria.
An efficient business enclave will position Nigeria as a key player in the global financial arena.
The new city will be sustainable because it balances economic, social, cultural and environmental factors to produce harmonic development.
The Abuja Centenary City is part of the celebration of the Independence Centenary of Nigeria, therefore, certain buildings and locations will be identified as venues and will be included in the program of the celebration.
The Centenary City is a project of the future. It will be a high profitable entity for the government agencies, investors and users because of its designation as a “duty free zone” and “tax shelter” with special banking regulations.
The new city will be one of the most powerful catalyst that will trigger opportunities for better social and economic development in Nigeria.
The decision makers of Nigeria have provided excellent conditions and land for development, now it is up for the investors and technicians to perform the highest quality work to make this project a reality.


REGIONAL LOCATION

Abuja Centenary City is located on the Abuja-Airport highway
A new express railway will link the Airport, Abuja Centenary City and Abuja.


THE SITE

The main natural features of the site are the rocks and the river.
The river will become a lake. The rocks will be the natural backdrop of the new city.


ZONING AND MASSING STRATEGY

The basic strategy in the design is the concentration of corporate and commercial buildings and dispersion of living and service areas around the centre. A large number of mixed-use mid-rises and high-rises in the central core of the new city.
Concentration of complementing buildings ensures an efficient infrastructure network and allows larger expanses of green areas.
Metropolitan level facilities, such as the Health Center, Communication Hub and University Campus are located close to the regional highways.
Perimetrical lower densities give space for a “green belt” that will act as a buffer zone for the new city.
The design of the new city will be consistent with a modern business district with a clear urban structure and well defined neighborhoods and areas. The city will provide a secure and high quality environment due to a careful and coherent sustainable design.
The space between the corporate and commercial center and residential areas will be landscaped and balanced harmonically with nature, particularly around the lake. As the central backbone will run from the south rock to the north rock, a dramatic contrast of the buildings and the central park against the natural backdrop of rock outcropping will give the place a unique and natural feel.


THE CITY CENTRE

The main natural features of the site are the rocks and the river.
The river will become a lake. The rocks will be the natural backdrop of the new city.


ICONIC BUILDINGS

Several iconic buildings will give the city a unique identity and will serve as venues for the independence celebrations.
The main landmark will be the tallest building in Africa. (More than 465 meters high).


GENERAL LAY OUT

The design is clear and easy to read, allowing both the residents and the visitors to have and orientation system that provides a safety and comfort feel.
The neighborhoods will take into account human scale to encourage social interaction.
Distinctive buildings such as the Convention Centre and high-end hotels, plus some of the government buildings like the museums are located near the lake.


INVESTMENT VALUE

The highest density and the highest buildings are located along the Central Park. Therefore, the investment value and the cost of land will be higher in that area. Gradually, as you fan out, the density will be reduced and will give way to ecological reserve areas and a green belt.

A render of the proposed land-mark building:

More images can be found in http://abujacentenarycity..com/2013_02_01_archive.html

Looks like a bootlegged Eko Atlantic City...


smh..

FG pegs capital investment in centenary city at $100m - See more at: http://www.punchng.com/news/fg-pegs-capital-investment-in-centenary-city-at-100m/#sthash.qHp1qEad.dpuf

The Federal Government on Friday in Abuja told prospective investors in the Centenary City Project that they must have a minimum of $100m (about N16bn) if they wish to buy a stake in the centenary city.

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim, who stated this during a meeting with the investors, also announced that the Presidency was removing itself totally from the project to enable the private sector to drive it to fruition.

He said the Federal Government envisaged a city that would be comparable with top business hubs in the world, adding that quotation of the stock of the city at the Nigerian Stock Exchange, and the international stock market would be feasible by the end of 2013.

He said, “We expect that in the next one year, the stock of the city must not only be quoted on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, but also on the London Stock Exchange.

“We have said it before that as an investor, you must have an investment of about $100m in the city.”

Anyim gave indication that the project site is located near the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and that it is estimated at a total cost of $4bn, which will invariably be bought over by a parent company that would manage the entire construction projects.

The SGF gave an assurance to the investors that they would have a good return on their investments if they staked their funds in the project.

He said, “This meeting marks the beginning of the government’s withdrawal from the centenary project, and making the stage clear for decisions to be taken solely by the private sector investors themselves.

“We expect that the project would conform to international standards because we envisage that the stocks of the city would be quoted in the Nigerian Stock Exchange as well as other international markets before the end of 2013.”

The forum later appointed a legal adviser, who would iron out any challenges that may arise as a result of the centenary project.
- See more at: http://www.punchng.com/news/fg-pegs-capital-investment-in-centenary-city-at-100m/#sthash.qHp1qEad.dpuf

Inadequate MF - building a centenary city to the start of full colonization of their land and resources.

This is what happens when you put dufuses in power.

Anyway their incompetence will ensure that city will still be under construction 100 years from now. Joke is on you.

koruji: Inadequate MF - building a centenary city to the start of full colonization of their land and resources.

This is what happens when you put dufuses in power.

Anyway their incompetence will ensure that city will still be under construction 100 years from now. Joke is on you.

I guess the FG has to make some certain provisions to ensure that the natives of the area have a sense of belonging in the new city.
Also, it will be nice if Nigerians made up the majority of investors in the new city.