The mixed-use complex centred around the re-introduction of the Baobab tree.

Cross Works was commissioned to design the Baobab Complex, Kinshasa, DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) from Pre-Concept through to Schematic Design; all delivered in BIM, and detailed alongside an on-site executive architect with local knowledge and experience, to ensure constructability and viability within the relatively limited supply chain of the DRC.

Rising out of the centre of the capital city, the mixed-use complex consists of 915,000 sq/ft (85,000 sq/m) of retail, offices and residential floor space. Set to be a 'first-of-a-kind' destination for the capital, the objective was to create a safe, secure, shaded and truly mixed use destination, which integrates the stunning landscapes of the country, all whilst using locally sourced materials as much as possible.