henning larsen architects: calabar international conference center

'calabar international conference center' by henning larsen architects in calabar, nigeria
all images courtesy henning larsen architects


copenhagen-based practice henning larsen architects has won the international design competition
for the 'calabar international conference center', a new 16,000 m2 facility in southeastern nigeria.
located across the cross river state bordering cameroun, the multi-functional building will host
the rapidly growing region's international conferences as well as offer the citizens a new
cultural centre for concerts, festivals and exhibitions.



panoramic view


consisting of four sculptural volumes, a natural amphitheatre is generated on one side
while offering panoramic views of the nearby river delta on the other.
the design, which rests on a hill, includes a crisscrossing promenade through the site,
encouraging a direct relationship between the building, the visitors, and the landscape.
the meandering route also enriches the approach, shifting the form of the concrete volumes
with the changing vantage point.

built of local materials to minimize the carbon footprint, the building uses passive means
to achieve a low energy consumption.



fly-by - night view