LorenzoBySujimoto: New iconic residential, investment destination on Bourdillon
Increasingly, the exclusivity that defines Ikoyi as a high end residential real estate destination in Lagos continues to resonate in the global Nigerian property market with new developments scrambling for the skyline of this highly sought-after neighbourhood.
Long after the white man left as colonial master, Ikoyi remains an exclusive destination and bankable address which is why, in spite of the challenges in the economy and apparent lull in the market, this location still receives new developments of iconic dimensions and alluring features.
Within this exclusive location are super destinations including Gerard, Alexander and Bourdillon roads, and among the three, Bourdillon standards out with signature high rise buildings, fauna and flora adorning both sides of the road. And this is where LorenzoBySujimoto is nestled!
An upcoming residential development that will rise 25 floors with three penthouses on 3,800 square metres gross buildable area (GBA), LorenzoBySujimoto will be a reference point as the tallest residential building in Nigeria estimated to be twice the size of Tango Towers and Ultimate Towers.
The building which derives its name from Lorenzo de’ Medici, popularly referred to as Lorenzo il Magnifico, meaning the Magnificent, is etched in the rich architectural history of the Florentines.
A Florentine statesman, ruler and patron of arts , Lorenzo de’ Medici was, unarguably, the most brilliant of the Medici, credited with transforming the architectural perception of Florentines by introducing true elegance to living. He was referred to as il Magnifico because he associated himself with only the best and was noted for doing outstanding ideas that revolutionized the real estate and architectural industry. His estate, el Lorenzo de Medici, was the place to live in Florence, famous for subtly housing only the most influential Florentines.
At the unveiling of LorenzoBySujimoto to the media in Lagos recently, Sujimoto Construction Limited—the developers of this iconic building—told journalists that the building was not just best-in-class, but also the first-of-its-kind in the history of residential developments in Nigeria, acknowledging the rumours that the Lorenzo development was an exact replica of Zaha Hadid, the first residential building in New York.
“Six hundred and fifty-two years later, Sujimoto Construction Limited is replicating the Florentine architecture by presenting the LorenzoBySujimoto – a magnificent development and symbol of structural mastery in Ikoyi’s prestigious neighborhood of Bourdillon”, Sujibomi Ogundele, the MD/CEO of the company, enthused.
As a society, he said, “we must free ourselves from architectural slavery; this is why in terms of features and amenities, LorenzoBySujimoto leads the pack in comparison to other projects within Lagos, Nigeria and Africa. With its state-of-the-art facilities, standing shoulder-to-shoulder to what obtains in top-rated countries, it is definitely a force to reckon with”.
The Lorenzo, he noted, differs from its peers in many respects but most significantly in size, location, facilities and investment potential with an anticipated 100 percent value appreciation when completed in the 24-30 months targeted delivery period.
“The building’s fully automated outstanding luxury apartments have two kitchens, three parking spaces, standard gym, world class spa, crèche, exceptional landscape and a five-star restaurant, penthouse suite with private swimming pool”, Ogundele disclosed, pointing out that the hallmark of the development was its enviable aesthetical icon called ‘the eye of Bourdillon’ which is present on the 16th floor.
“The building gives a breathtaking view of Lagos; its vista bestows breath-taking views of the Lekki-Ikoyi cable bridge, the Bourdillon Boulevard, the Lagos lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean”, he said, describing it as the right choice for perceptive property aficionados ready for a fusion of smart-home technology and neo-classicist crafted residences in one of the most sought after vicinages in Lagos, Nigeria.
According to him, LorenzoBySujimoto presents home owners the elegance of world class residential poise on Nigerian shores with unrivalled features, facilities and excellent services.
CHUKA UROKO