PFO Africa, the leading construction company in Ivory Coast and designer and builder of the Abidjan Exhibition Centre (Parc des Expositions), has awarded BESIX a contract to build the structure and roof cladding of the Palais des Congrès. The works, which began in June 2021, includes the design, manufacture, transport and installation of a three-dimensional metal structure 37 metres high. BESIX is also carrying out the concrete shell and the installation of the roof. An ambitious structure designed by the architect Pierre Fakhoury, the Palais des Congrès will have a surface area of 12,000 m² and a capacity of 10,000 people. It will host trade fairs, cultural and sporting events and international conferences.
Project name
Abidjan Exhibition Centre
Category
Commercial, Governmental, Cultural and Religious
Contract type
Design & Build
Location
Abidjan, Ivory coast
Stakeholder(s)
BESIX
External partner(s)
PFO Africa
Client
PFO Africa
Building Period
2021
Architect
Pierre Fakhoury
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