ritam Tower a skyscraper located in Upperhill in Kenyan capital Nairobi has featured in the top ten Emporis Skyscraper Award. It is the first time for a building in Africa to feature in the top ten of the award.
Designed by GAPP Architects and Triad Architects the tower was ranked tenth among other outstanding skyscrapers in the world.
Britam Tower stands 656 ft. and 32 floors above the ground.The compelling tower made its appearance on the list for its prismatic shape, fascinating facades and its functional design. Its form offers a variety of shapes and sizes to the floors with eye-catching views of the city.
Britam Tower exceptionally relates with its environment by respecting the science of sustainability and energy efficiency. Its innovative engineering and well-considered geometry puts it at the world’s spheres of marvelously crafted skyscrapers.
The top spot went to the Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea.
See the table below for the top ten buildings:
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