Named the Burj Zanzibar, Leander Moons, a Dutch-born architect drafted the idea to construct a skyscraper made with hybrid-timber technology. The goal of the architect is to create a building that could be the blueprint for subsequent eco-friendly skyscrapers. The tower with 266 residences is to be located in Fumba Town, East Africa’s pioneering eco-town developed by German-led engineering firm CPS. “As a global architectural highlight, the Burj Zanzibar will be setting a new benchmark of building in the 21st century.” Sebastian Dietzold concluded. Utilizing its abundant water resource, it aims to stand out as one of Africa’s most inventive economies, via its blue economy.

Source: Daily Nation October 07, 2022 07:46 UTC