Independence House, Office building at Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos, Nigeria
Description
Independence House is a 23-story office tower that rises 103 meters next to Tafawa Balewa Square in central Lagos. The building dominates the skyline of this important district with its modern vertical form.
History
The tower was completed in 1961, marking Nigeria's shift from British colonial control to independence. It became closely tied to the country's new governmental and institutional systems from the start.
Culture
The building sits within a district that includes the National Museum and Terra Kulture, where visitors can read Nigeria's development through the buildings around them. This area serves as an open display of how the country has grown and expressed itself over time.
Practical
The building is centrally located in Lagos and accessible year-round with good connections from different parts of the city. Its central position makes it easy to combine with other nearby attractions.
Did you know?
Next to the tower sit horse statues on Tafawa Balewa Square, creating a visual bridge between modern architecture and traditional Nigerian symbols. This mix shows how the old and new stand side by side in this part of the city.
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