Britam Tower, High-tech skyscraper in Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya.
The concrete structure rises 200.1 meters with a prismatic design that transforms from a square base into a two-sided roof topped by a mast.
Construction of the tower started in September 2013 and concluded in September 2017, requiring an investment of approximately 70 million US dollars.
The building represents the advancement of modern architecture in East Africa, incorporating structural expressionism principles in its geometric form and technological features.
The tower contains 31 floors above ground, 3 basement levels, 8 elevators, and connects to a separate 12-story parking building with 1,000 vehicle spaces.
The structure earned recognition as the first African building to reach the Top 10 Emporis Skyscraper Award list, securing tenth position in 2018.
Location: Nairobi
Inception: 2017
Architectural style: high-tech architecture
Floors above the ground: 31
Floors below the ground: 3
Elevators: 8
Height: 200.1 m
Made from material: concrete
GPS coordinates: -1.30009,36.81302
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:54
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