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The Central Bank of Mauritania, developed in collaboration with Estudio Lamela, is located on a rectangular plot measuring 90 x 30 meters, oriented east to west, with the longest facades facing north and south.
The north facade opens onto a new plaza, enhancing the building’s prominence.
The building consists of three main volumes.
The ground floor, designed with minimal windows to emphasize security, features a single horizontal opening that divides the building into two: the access and control lobby on one side and a secure vault area on the other.
The pedestrian access doors on each facade are aligned to allow passage through the building, maintaining a secure lobby with side turnstiles.
Levels 4 to 12 contain offices and meeting spaces.
The top floor houses the prayer room and executive offices, which feature a double-height patio connected to the upper garden, covered by a light structure that protects this section of the building.
Level 3, a technical zone, separates the lower section facing the plaza from the office area, improving the internal layout.
The ground-floor entrance uses warm materials visible through a glass facade, contrasting with the closed exterior, which projects an image of strength.
Parking is located in the basements, with two options: six levels below ground or 2.5 levels below the plaza, accommodating both parking spaces and vaults.
The facades feature a concrete lattice with traditional geometric designs, along with a perforated second skin on the south facade to control sunlight.
The north facade is more open, showcasing activity toward the plaza.
The north facade is more open, showcasing activity toward the plaza.
The Central Bank of Mauritania, developed in collaboration with Estudio Lamela, is located on a rectangular plot measuring 90 x 30 meters, oriented east to west, with the longest facades facing north and south.
The north facade opens onto a new plaza, enhancing the building’s prominence.
The building consists of three main volumes.
The ground floor, designed with minimal windows to emphasize security, features a single horizontal opening that divides the building into two: the access and control lobby on one side and a secure vault area on the other.
The pedestrian access doors on each facade are aligned to allow passage through the building, maintaining a secure lobby with side turnstiles.
Levels 4 to 12 contain offices and meeting spaces.
The top floor houses the prayer room and executive offices, which feature a double-height patio connected to the upper garden, covered by a light structure that protects this section of the building.
Level 3, a technical zone, separates the lower section facing the plaza from the office area, improving the internal layout.
The ground-floor entrance uses warm materials visible through a glass facade, contrasting with the closed exterior, which projects an image of strength.
Parking is located in the basements, with two options: six levels below ground or 2.5 levels below the plaza, accommodating both parking spaces and vaults.
The facades feature a concrete lattice with traditional geometric designs, along with a perforated second skin on the south facade to control sunlight.
The north facade is more open, showcasing activity toward the plaza.
The north facade is more open, showcasing activity toward the plaza.
