ABIDJAN, April 24 (Reuters) – Worldwide and native artists paint big, vibrant murals on the outside of a 15-storey constructing in Ivory Coast’s business capital referred to as “the Pyramid,” an architectural gem that fell into disuse 20 years in the past.
An emblem of Ivorian prosperity within the Seventies and one of many first towers constructed within the central enterprise district of Plateau in Abidjan, this futuristic pyramid-shaped constructing was uncared for for years. The venture “Pyramid 2023, tomorrow is already born” goals to provide it a second life.
By means of this initiative, Ivorian inventive director Lemon Otto renovates exterior facades of older constructing corresponding to Pyramid, which was accomplished in 1973 beneath the course of the Italian architect Rinaldo Olivieri.
“This venture permits us to take a look at Abidjan, which isn’t at all times well-known, to focus on Ivorian creativity, to point out that Ivory Coast is … a land of inspiration and of entrepreneurship within the cultural and artistic industries,” mentioned Françoise Remarck, Ivorian minister of tradition, who goals to make Abidjan West Africa’s inventive and cultural hub.
The renovation should respect the unique structure of the constructing because the present construction is in good situation, added the minister of building and urbanism, Bruno Nabagne Kone.
Many buildings within the enterprise district are internationally identified and will train Ivorians about their very own city historical past, architects say.
“Ivorians ought to be taught to take a look at the architectural heritage that surrounds them,” mentioned architect Issa Diabate.
Enhancing by Anait Miridzhanian; Enhancing by Aurora Ellis
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