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Yaya Centre @ Nairobi, Kenya

Drawing upon the existing architectural features, notably the terraced levels at the front of the building and the distinctive 45-degree sides, we attempt to create a coherent yet exciting extension to the existing shopping mall.

A striking, well-lit atrium at the rear of the current mall emulates the terracing from front to back. Concurrently, the generous walkway linking the hotel and conference hall presents a new point of entry to the establishment.

The intimate headroom of the existing mall is deliberately maintained to achieve an “explosion” of scale and space when one walks from the intimate interior to the new atrium.

In an homage to the intricate geometric motifs prevalent in African textile designs, we have conceptualized a canopy inspired by these patterns to envelop the entirety of the new extensions.

Build-Up Area: 28,655 sqm