Rising residential towers expected to change city skyline in 2017

Since the change in the development master-plan in some locations in Lagos by the state government, accommodating multi-level residential and commercial buildings, the skyline of the emerging mega city has not remained the same again, and what have been done so far are simply alluring.
Barring construction delays, challenges in economy and other constraints, the new year will witness more changes in the city’s skyline as a few residential developments will be rising several floors.
One of such developments is the Ramzi Towers—an 18-floor residential development designed to give 360 degree panoramic views with stunning vistas from 5 Cowries Creek, Marina Central Business District, Gulf of Guinea to the Atlantic Ocean1. This unique masterpiece is located at Fabac Close in the heart of Victoria Island and will consist of 22 units of three and four bedroom apartments and four duplex penthouses.
Rotimi Akinlose, CEO, Residential Auction Company (RAC), reveals in a report on ‘Rising Residential Towers in Lagos’ that each apartment unit in this edifice has been thoughtfully conceived and designed by its architects to provide open plan living with a centrally located kitchen that forms the hub of spacious common area that anchors each apartment.
A key attribute of this Tower which is being developed by Athena Capital Limited is that the planners have utilized innovative concrete technology to make the building environmentally friendly and offers such facilities as alternative power, swimming pool, gymnasium, rooftop terrace, etc.
Another development is The Coral which will rise 17 floors. It is a stunning, thoughtfully designed, high specification beach-front residential development with unrivalled elegance. It is located right next to the Atlantic Resort on Water Corporation Drive, Off Ligali Ayorinde, Victoria Island.
It comprises 112 units of two-bedroom hotel apartments and each apartment unit features all rooms en-suite, a spacious living room, a dining section, a box room/store, spacious lobby, kitchen and a maid’s room. The architects have created a development which connects with its surroundings, offering views across the city landscape, the Atlantic Ocean and Eko Atlantic City.
The facility which is being developed by Grenadines Homes offers would-be residents uninterrupted power supply, swimming pool, gymnasium, children’s play area, multi-purpose court, open space/sitting area, concierge, etc.
Yet another one is The Mandarin—a 6-floor luxury residential development that exudes modern elegance and luxury. It is located on Adebisi Omotola Street, off Ajose Adeogun, Victoria Island. The Mandarin consists a total of 32 units that includes 4 units of studio apartments, 11 units of two-bedroom apartments, 2 units of two-bedroom maisonettes, 9 units of three-bedroom apartments and 4 units of four-bedroom maisonettes.
The building on which construction works commenced in 2015 is a joint-venture public private partnership (PPP) agreement between Lagos State Development Corporation (LSDPC) and Orangeline Limited.
Apart from an all-in-one living experience that fosters great living, learning, growth, social interaction and welfare, The Mandarin promises 24-hour power supply, water treatment plant, health/fitness club, luxurious concierge area, swimming pool (adult and children), pool bar, professional landscaping, and facilities management office.
LorenzonbySujimoto is another residential tower that will be rising 25 floors in one of the prestigious addresses in Lagos. It is an ultra-contemporary residential development set in the heart of Ikoyi on the exclusive Bourdillon Road. The development has been conceived in a style of hotel apartments so that future residents can enjoy the services and facilities of a 5-star hotel.
The Lorenzo consists of 57 units of a various blend of different house types ranging from apartments, penthouse apartments and villas across different room sizes. The Lorenzo, promoted by Sujimoto Construction Limited, has been conceived to be the epitome of luxury high rise residential buildings with aesthetic design aimed to appeal to those with discerning taste.
Facilities to expect include 24-hour uninterrupted power supply, fully automated living, swimming pool, gymnasium, sports centre and resident club house, etc

CHUKA UROKO