Works at Ancient Red Blocks in Mauritania progress as planned

Works in the area of the Ancient Red Blocks in Nouakchott, located at Avenue Charles de Gaulle progress at a good pace a few months after their beginning. This initiative has been promoted by the Government of Mauritania, for the modernization and reconditioning of the city.

The construction of two office and commercial blocks for rental purposes in Lots 1, 7 and 8 is part of this renovation project currently in phase of structure and promoted by the SMID (Société Mauritanienne d’Importation et Distribution), which belongs to WAFA Group.

The architects and quantity surveyors working at Ingennus, responsible for the design of the project, travel to Nouakchott monthly to supervise the works.

 Description of the project

LOT 1

Lot 1 (Basement with parking lot + Ground Floor + 15^th Floor) is intended for offices, located on the ground floor and commercial premises, between the first and the 14^th floor. The 4^th floor will accommodate a conference room and a snack bar for private use. The facilities/technical equipment and the Manager’s office will be placed on the top floor;

SURFACES

Basement (parking lot): 1.380,45 m²

Ground floor (commercial area): 1.397 m²

1st – 3rd Floor (offices): 4.141,2 m²

4 ^th floor (conference and meeting room): 1.182,35 m²

5 ^th – 14 ^th (offices): 6.866 m²

15 ^th floor (facilities and management): 160,80 m²

TOTAL: 15.127,80 m²

LOTS 7 and 8

These Lots (Basement with parking lot + Ground Floor + 10^t Floor) have a similar program to Lot 1. The ground, first, and second floor will accommodate the shopping mall, while the offices will be located between the 3^rd and the 9^th floor. Finally, the 10^th floor will house the facilities and the Manager’s office;

SURFACES

Basement (parking): 2.361,30 m²

Ground floor, 1^st and 2^nd floor (commercial area): 7.126,5 m²

3^rd – 9 ^th floor (offices): 8.524,95 m²

10^th floor (facilities and management): 188,80 m²

TOTAL: 18.201,55 m²

Nouakchott: the new economic engine

The construction of high-energy efficiency complex, and one of the highest in the city, will decrease the consumption of primary energy sources.

This initiative will represent a major step forward for the city, which has experienced a strong economic and demographic growth in recent years. A modern business center with high-quality services is expected to be created, with the aim to transform this area into a driving force for change and modernization.