AFRICAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ABUJA
The African University of Science and Technology (AUST) is a private, pan-african, coeducational, research university located in Abuja, Nigeria. The mission of AUST is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the African continent in the 21st century. AUST is dedicated to providing its students with an education that combines rigorous academic study and the excitement of discovery with the support and intellectual stimulation of a diverse international and diaspora community. We seek to develop in each member of the AUST community the ability and passion to work wisely, creatively, and effectively for the betterment of humankind.
What is AUST?
A regional initiative established by the Nelson Mandela Institution (NMI, Inc.) in 2007. Conceived by Africans from the diaspora, incubated by the World Bank Institute (WBI) from its inception.
Its goal is to create world class research and advanced training institutes in relevant scientific and technological disciplines which would serve as regional resources and centers of excellence in Sub Saharan Africa.
contd. . http://aust.edu.ng/content/about-aust

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Nigerias Millennium Tower Set For 2011 Finish

Work is well underway on construction of Nigeria's somewhat late marker for the millennium. Named the Nigeria Cultural Centre and Millennium Tower the project comes from the pens of Italian architectural firm Studio Nicoletti and Associates.

It consists of a 170 metre tower, which will be Nigeria's tallest building when completed along with an eight storey low rise section. Located in Abuja, the site is severed by a main road so the two buildings will be linked via an underground arcade.
The tower consists of three cylindrical concrete pillar like structures which are varying in height and linked together near the towers first peak using a disc shaped section which will house observation decks and a restaurant where visitors will be able to enjoy spectacular views of the city below while they eat. Around the pillars of the tower three transparent stainless steel wings wrap delicately but protectively around the base of the tower and gradually open outwards in a fan like fashion as they extend up the height of the tower.

The project also features a low rise, wedge shape building. This will have fully glazed facades and rises from 2 storeys at one end to approximately 11 storeys at the other. Inside the building which will hold the cultural centre its various zones are also constructed from glazing and are rather angular in appearance with the exception of a massive glass ball will a spiralling walkway which will possibly house botanical gardens.

The cultural centre will be home to a 1200 seat auditorium, museums and galleries, cultural centre, top notch hotel, fitness centre, restaurants and of course shoe shops where if the glazed theme is anything to go by you could just pick up some glass slippers.

With so much packed into the building the architects were keen to maximise space as much as possible and not only have they managed to create a pillar less space but also managed to make the buildings roof a focal point.

Using light steel and of course glazing the roof is a rather spectacular geometrically patterned affair, which almost looks like the gothic style vaulting found in many churches around Europe and is created using three flat saddle domes - a technique devised and prolifically used by Santiago Calatrava who has made it one of his signatures. This is then supported by reinforcing strip at the edges and by high tension supports emanating from where roof and building meet.

Despite being called the Millennium Tower and Cultural Centre the project is actually planned to be completed in 2011, in time for the capital's 20th birthday and promises to be much more exciting than some socks, a gift voucher and a cake.

Thanks paddy Lo for posting these beautiful pictures. I love Abuja

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I just love that city, I wouldn't be surprised if I am living there within the next two years, such a cool place to be.

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Nice thread, keep posting

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I would love to spend a year in ABJ.

Exquisite. How much did the sports complex cost?

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Exquisite. How much did the sports complex cost?

$350million. . plus velodrome and games village

$350million. . plus velodrome and games village

That seems like a good deal if you include the velodrome and games village.We need such in Kenya if we are to successfully bid for the big tournaments.