Kenyatta International Conference Center
| Kenyatta International Conference Center | |
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| Basic data | |
| Place: | Nairobi , Kenya |
| Construction time : | 1966-1973 |
| Architect : | Karl Henrik Nøstvik |
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| Owner : | Kenyan state |
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| Height to the roof: | 105.16 meters w |
| Floors : | 32 |
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| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya |
The Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC) consists of a high-rise , a so-called amphitheater, and a park in Nairobi , Kenya . Mostly only the tower is meant when one speaks of the KICC colloquially . The tower was the tallest building in Kenya for over twenty years and is now still the second tallest building in Nairobi.
Located in downtown Nairobi on Harambee Avenue , the Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC) is a landmark of the Kenyan capital . It houses several conference rooms of various sizes and equipment, some with the technical options for TV broadcasting, synchronized translation and electronic voting for votes. There is a revolving restaurant on the 27th floor . There is a viewing platform on the roof. The tower is the only skyscraper in the city to have a helipad on the roof.
In addition to offices, the KICC has a total of eight halls of different sizes, which can be used for symposia, meetings, congresses or other events. Some halls offer separate visitor spaces on balconies or can be enlarged with a mobile partition wall if necessary.
History
The Kenyatta International Conference Center was built from 1966 to 1973 and financed by the state from the then still young republic . In 1989 it was transferred to the KANU party, the only legal political party at the time . In 2003, the KANU was voted out and the building returned to the state.
The amphitheater
The amphitheater is right next to the tower. It stylizes a traditional hut and is supposed to symbolize the coming together of traditional and modern architecture. In a total of three galleries around the auditorium , it offers space for a total of 771 visitors. The room is soundproof from the outside and equipped with modern sound technology.
The outdoor area
The KICC is surrounded by a 7,000-square-meter park with a statue of Kenya's first president , Jomo Kenyatta . The grounds include several flower beds, fountains, and ornamental ponds. A long line of flagpoles can be flagged at official events. Originally, the park was primarily intended for the recreation of conference participants, but some concerts, exhibitions and other open-air events are also held here.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ archnet.org ( Memento from May 9, 2012 in the Internet Archive )
- ↑ http://www.akmlso-ifbls2010.org/venue.html (link not available)
- ↑ http://www.emporis.com/building/kenyatta-international-conference-centre-nairobi-kenya
- ↑ International database for engineering structures [1]
- ^ Daily Nation, November 11, 2003: Kanu bid to reclaim KICC flops