La Baie des Rois Libreville, Gabon

La Baie des Rois is an ambitious project to develop a new language of urban design for Africa. A direct outcome of the 2011 National Infrastructure Master Plan, this urban planning project will develop 40 hectares of land in central Libreville, and build more than 360,000 m² of new floor space. From mobility considerations to energy efficiency and sustainable construction technologies, La Baie des Rois applies the eco-responsibility ethos to every part of the project. More specifically, it proposes to plant 75% of the open space available to mitigate the effects of excessive heat, reduce heat stress and limit the need for air conditioning.

With its position on the Gabon Estuary, La Baie des Rois is ideally located to establish itself as an attractive economic hub for Africa. When finally completed in 2035, the new community will combine the latest connected city technology with national history in celebration of Gabon’s indigenous peoples.

Delivered in August 2022, the North Promenade is a car-free destination that encourages sports and bans single-use plastic. It also complies fully with international accessibility standards for people with reduced mobility.

Technical Sheet

• Developer and investor: Façade Maritime du Champ Triomphal

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La Baie des Rois is the first wastewater treatment plant in Libreville designed to serve an entire district of the city. Both stormwater and wastewater will be treated before discharge.