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Story

A Sustainable and Social Office Space in Accra Studio . Shippon, designed by Adjaye Associates, serves as the Accra headquarters for the renowned architecture practice. Situated in the central Cantonments neighborhood, this four-storey building introduces a new paradigm for Grade-A workplaces in West Africa. The building's identity is marked by a striking finned façade and a 26-metre cantilever, elevating the primary workspace and providing over 1,300 square meters of column-free office area. This architectural gesture maximizes spatial efficiency. Materially, the building employs rammed earth and low-carbon concrete, underscoring a commitment to environmental sustainability and the integration of local materials. The rammed earth fins create a largely opaque exterior, ensuring privacy and solar control while framing views across the city. Internally, the building is characterized by an interplay of light and earthen materials, with daylight filtering through the glazed fin system to create warm, tactile interiors. The headquarters accommodates up to 180 people and includes a conference suite, a rooftop terrace with an outdoor kitchen, and a creche led by a qualified early-years teacher. The ground level features an indoor-outdoor pergola, providing a shaded space for meetings and social gatherings.

Design Highlights

Finned façade and 26-metre cantilever for structural clarity Use of rammed earth and low-carbon concrete Column-free office area of over 1,300 square meters Integration of local materials and knowledge systems Rooftop terrace and indoor-outdoor pergola for social interaction

Key Facts

Feature Detail
Location Accra, Ghana
Architect Adjaye Associates
Year 2026
Programs Office, Conference, Creche
Materials Rammed Earth, Low-Carbon Concrete

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • wall finish: Rammed earth walls with a finned design for privacy and solar control.
  • floor finish: Wooden slatted flooring in some interior areas.

Materials

  • rammed earth — Used for the building's exterior façade and some interior walls.
  • low-carbon concrete — Used in the building's construction for structural elements.
  • wood — Used for interior elements such as flooring and ceilings.

Construction / Systems

  • structural system: The building features a 26-metre cantilever, providing a column-free office area.
  • facade system: Finned façade made of rammed earth, providing environmental filtering and architectural identity.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: earth tones, natural wood
  • Lighting: Daylight is drawn through the glazed fin system, producing warm and tactile interiors.

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