Fusion was designed to be a perfect integration of location, function, and the local community. The designated site is at the junction of Liberation Road and Dr. Amlicar Cabral Road in the heart of Accra, Ghana.
Accra is unique in that although it is in a phase of rapid urban and economic development, a lack of urban planning has resulted in poor zoning. This has created a disconnect between new structures, the environment, and the surrounding communities.
The ground floor serves as a podium and has been carved out to optimize the amount of publicly accessible outdoor space. The ground floor could include retail stores, cafés, a supermarket, a travel agency, or even a car dealership. Although the towers appear to be separate, they are connected by the second and third floors. The public pool is accessible by walking through the towers to the northwestern side of the site.
Throughout the design, curves instead of sharp angles are used to create a more organic feel. The curves are not only aesthetic; they are also functional in that they allow for more unrestricted views from all directions. By rotating different blocks within the taller tower, it allows for segregation of functions, maximum natural light penetration, and optimization of the panoramic views.
The towers themselves have designated functions. The smaller tower is an office space. The lower levels are designed to be a shared workspace, which although a relatively new concept in Ghana, will cater to Accra's growing entrepreneur scene. The upper levels are intended to house individual companies. At the top of this building is a green exhibition space that may be used for installations, corporate events, product launches, parties, or even weddings.
The second tower consists of 3 rotated blocks that are designated by function. A sky club is located on the top floor. This not only provides some of the best views, but it also has an element of luxury exclusive to this part of the structure. Below the sky club is a 4-5 star hotel. The following two blocks contain service apartments, however, at the point where they are rotated, they are connected to the office tower by a bridge. The bridge allows for access to a canteen that can serve all employees working in not only the office space but also the hotel and retail spaces. Each rotation has provided the opportunity to integrate nature via green terraces on each level. These terraces are also intended to foster a sense of community among users and residents.
By interweaving the local community, the environment, users, and function, ThirstyArchitects aims to redefine the future of Accra's skyline. Through a design that fosters a sense of community and incorporates green spaces throughout, ThirstyArchitects proves that through Fusion, harmony, and modernization can go hand in hand.
