Nigerian capital Abuja all set for a green makeover

Most tourists form opinions about the place of visit with whatever catches their eye first. But it’s all going to change for one city, Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. The city will have a brand new solar powered gateway which will connect the new Abuja Airport to the city and freeways. This design by Ehrlich Architects was picked from an international competition. The green design will comprise of green roofs for buildings, a giant solar canopy and bricks made from the local laterite clay. One side of the gateway will be home to a public space spotting a photovoltaic canopy for solar power and to provide adequate shade from the sun.

The plan will also feature an amphitheater. The suspension cables for the bridge running over the freeway will have flags of various colors tied to it. The design called as “living loom”, aims to strike a balance between the different cultural strokes of the entire country.





[Inhabitat]