Kigali Green Complex Explained

Kigali Green Complex
Start Date:January 2024
Completion Date:December 2027 (Expected)
Building Type:Mixed-use development
Location:Kigali, Rwanda
Coordinates:-1.945°N 30.0622°W
Map Type:Rwanda#Africa
Floor Count:29
Floor Area:82971m2
Developer:Ultimate Developers Limited
Architect:Vavaki Architects
Main Contractor:Shelter Group of Qatar

Kigali Green Complex (KGC), is a building under construction in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda and the largest city in that country. With 29 above-ground floors, the skyscraper is expected to be the tallest building in Kigali and Rwanda, at the time of completion. The design calls for an additional 6 underground floors.[1]

Location

The skyscraper is located in the central business district of Kigali, on a plot of land that measures 7600m2.[1] This location is near the Kigali Convention Center and used to host the Rwanda Ministry of Justice.[2] The geographical coordinates of this location are: 1°56'42.0"S, 30°03'44.0"E (Latitude:-1.945000; Longitude:30.062222).

Overview

The 29 storied high-rise is under development by Ultimate Developers Limited (UDL), a 100 percent subsidiary of the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB). KGC is under development to generate income for the RSSB stakeholders and provide upscale rentable space for corporations, businesses and individuals, in Kigali's CBD. As of December 2023, according to UDL, as reported by The New Times, an anchor tenant had been secured to take up 27 percent of rentable space in the mixed-use development.[1]

The high-rise is reported to be the "1st ever Gold Rated LEED Green, Well and Smart Mix-Use Complex in Rwanda". Amenities include bank space, office space, retail space, and 430 car parking spaces.[1] [3] [4]

Other considerations

The architectural consultant is reported to be Vavaki Architects. The engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract was awarded to the Shelter Group, headquartered in Doha, Qatar, with offices in the Middle East, Europe and Africa. Commercial commissioning is planned for 2027.[2] [3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rwanda's Tallest Building to Begin Construction in January 2024 . . 31 December 2023 . Emmanuel Ntirenganya . 19 January 2024 . Kigali, Rwanda . via AllAfrica.com.
  2. Web site: Construction Review Online . Kigali Green Complex Development in Rwanda . 21 September 2023 . Patrick Mulyungi . 19 January 2024 . Nairobi, Kenya.
  3. Web site: Kigali Green Complex (KGC), Tallest Building in Rwanda, to Commence Construction in January 2024 . Construction Review Online . 1 January 2024 . M. Kubwa . 19 January 2024 . Nairobi, Kenya.
  4. Web site: 22 November 2023 . Construction works of Kigali Green Complex underway, Rwanda Sun has learnt . Rwandasun.com . Elie Mutangana . 19 January 2024 . Kigali, Rwanda.