Lighting in Design Q2 2019

T aking into account town planning guidelines the building, designed by Boogertman+Partners, was pulled to the back of the site, with floor plates opti- mised to the main intersection. This allowed for external parking, arrival landscaping and an entrance befitting its stature and upmarket address, while providing a gradual transition between the building edge and adjacent public transport network. Eye catching and striking, the entrance façade itself is faceted in separate and distinguishable layers emulating local textile textures.The delicate parting lines and angled mirrors emphasise the prominence of the corner of the building whilst drawing the eye upwards, accentuating the buildings stature. The glazed façade draws inspiration from the richness of Ghanaian textures and patterns in a subtle play of nine different shades of glass. This variation of colours is car- ried through in the concrete panels along the secondary façade of the parking podium. The roof of the parking podium has been converted into outdoor space using Astroturf – a synthetic grass like material that is known for its cooling properties and in addition requires no water, which makes it ideal for the harsh sunny climate where water resources are scarce. The architectural geometry inherent in the building’s design is continued outside to Reflecting a modern Accra S t rategi cal l y s i tuated at the busy intersection of the Kanda Highway and Castle Road, and visible from all cardinal points, the SU Tower in Accra, Ghana is designed to respond to a circular site, while transforming a traditional box tower into an architectural landmark in the area.

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LiD Q2 - 2019