Article source: IAD

A project that foments higher education in a privileged natural setting

From Pointe Noire to Ouesso, construction sites in the Republic of Congo are readily multiplying due to the interest given by international investors and the prospects of economic development: the country looks to the future and plans for a full industrialization by 2025.

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• Architects: IAD
• Project: UNIVERSITY CAMPUS DENIS SASSOU NGUESSO
• Location: Brazzaville | Republic of the Congo
• Developer: UNICON Development

Characteristics

• Site Area: 190 ha
• Capacity: 30.000 students
• Student’s residences: 2512 people
• Teacher’s residences:314 people
• Buildable area: 176.000 m²
• Buildings (25 in total): 1 Rectory,  Administration building, 4 University Servicesbuildings, 10 Scientific and Pedagogic facilities, 1 Central Library, 1 Amphitheater, 1 University Restaurant, Canteen, 3 Sports Facilities
• Stadium: 5000 seats
• Swimming pool: Olympic certified
• Multisport Hall: 2000 seats
• 2 Student’s Residences
• 2Teacher’s Residence
• Project: 2012-2013
• Completion planned for: 2015-2016