Baobab Plaza in Kilifi Combines Modern with Traditional Coastal Architecture

Baobab Plaza is the latest addition to the rapidly growing Kilifi built environment. The eight-storey commercial and office complex designed by Symbion Mombasa Limited is tucked right in the heart of Kilifi central business district and promises to change the urban fabric of this fast-growing town.

The building is located on Charo Wa Mae Road and is right next to KCB, Kilifi branch and opposite Co-operative Bank of Kenya Kilifi branch. The architecture borrows largely from the native Swahili built form and partly from Moorish architecture carefully and tastefully merged.

Baobab Plaza intends to offer unparalleled office and retail environment for the growing business community of Kilifi.

The external finishes are a blend of modern ecofriendly finishes and antique local stone cladding juxtaposed with large spandrel windows creating the balance of the two diverse architectural experiences. The internal finishing will comprise top notch anti carcinogenic paint with crisp floor tiles, creating a flexible open office plan designed around a centrally placed well-lit and ventilated courtyard. Complementary auxiliary facilities such as solar lighting, Wi-Fi and an efficient sprinkler system will offer a reliable and safe working environment commensurate with Grade A office quality.

The developer has installed state of the art equipment in common areas to ensure that interaction, communication and accessibility are seamless.