Prism Tower.

Nairobi is a dynamic hub that mandates architects focus on designing urban fabric to keep up with the façade of contemporary global urbanization. Due to the region’s proximity to the Equator, the concept was derived from a finger ring being rotated and the way incident light is refracted off a gemstone set in it. Conceptualizing on this with the form of a prism results in the design of an opto-geometric paraboloid form that enables maximum light convergence and reflection on the exterior façade of the building. Ushering in an era of modernity, the Prism Tower is built upon the concept of a geometric prism stacked upon another geometric prism. On full occupancy, the tower will be an office to over a hundred international companies. Prism constitutes a work environment requisite with the amenities of a corporate campus integrated into a single tall structure with a total built up area of 39,700 m2 spread out over 34 storeys. Responding to site conditions of equator proximity and average temperatures, green laminated tempered glass is used to provide visual transparency and replicate a sunshade effect by reflecting over 85% of infrared energy and allowing light rays of specific wavelength to penetrate the interiors.