![]() The skyscraper was designed by GAPP Architects & Urban Designers and Triad Architects. It’s this aspect that impressed the Emporis judges. When it comes to energy efficiency, Britam Tower ticks all the boxes. With a lettable space of 350,000 square feet and 1,000 parking bays, it has one of the highest parking ratios in Nairobi. The 200-metre Britam Tower sits on 1.5 acres on Hospital Road, Upperhill and comprises two separate buildings: a 31-storey office tower and a 15-storey parking silo with an interlinking bridge at the top floor which offers alternative means of evacuation at emergency situations. All towers had to be 100 meters tall to be eligible for the contest. ![]() The Emporis Skyscraper Award rated over 250 towers that were completed in 2017. It was the only building from the African continent to make the list, perhaps explaining its outstanding features. In February, judges from Emporis Skyscraper Award named the Britam Tower among the best skyscrapers in the world, rated on the strength of their design and functionality. It’s not a surprise then that one of Kenya’s tallest buildings, The Britam Tower, was recently awarded as the best in the continent. ![]() Looking at most of Kenya’s youngest skyscrapers, it’s easy to see that their developers were not shy to experiment with bold, creative designs. Gone are the days when Nairobi’s tallest buildings were the KICC and the Times Tower. In the last decade, Nairobi’s skyline has received a new lease of life in the form of stylish skyscrapers. ![]()
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