NEWS

OCTOBER.2009
NEW ABUJA CITY GATE




Ehrlich Architects, teamed with Nigerian-firm Triad Associates, recently won an international design competition for the New Abuja City Gate. This 98-acre site, that spans the main highway leading into Abuja, provides a dynamic entryway to Nigeria's new capital city, serving multiple symbolic and practical functions. The iconic design of the Gate's tower and pedestrian bridge creates an international landmark that points the way toward a modern future, while embracing the country's heritage. The program for the project includes: the City gate/monumental tower, commercial area, recreational area, reception block, public grand stand, parks, and a gymnasium. Construction for the project is set to begin in 2010.