Alsop's only project in Africa approved

By 2018-07-11T06:00:00

The Beacon, by aLL Design, Will Alsop's only African project

Sweet factory theme for shopping centre and office block

Will Alsop’s practice has been given the go-ahead for the late architect’s only African project.

The Beacon is a 28,300sq m shopping centre and office complex in Nairobi.

The open air shopping mall has been designed around the theme of a sweet factory, with its colourful façade intended to hint at the amusements inside.

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