Location :
Bangui
Client :
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) Central African Republic
Area :
2 000 000 sqm

Located on Bango Soua Island in Bangui, we designed this large-scale urban development project commissioned by the Government of the Central African Republic as part of a strategic territorial restructuring and long-term urban expansion vision. Covering more than 2,000,000 m², the project aims to transform the island into a new structured urban district integrating housing, infrastructure, public facilities, and economic activities within a coherent masterplan.

Our architectural and urban vision is based on the creation of a self-sustaining urban entity, where mobility, landscape, and the built environment are carefully orchestrated to support future growth. We conceived the project not as a simple extension of the city, but as a new urban piece designed to reinforce Bangui’s role as a central hub while improving living conditions and accessibility for residents.

The main challenge was to structure such an extensive territory within a context marked by strong demographic pressure and limited existing infrastructure. The masterplan introduces a clear hierarchy of roads, public spaces, and functional zones, ensuring readability, connectivity, and long-term scalability of the development. We gave particular attention to the integration of essential services, social infrastructure, and public amenities to support a balanced and resilient urban life.

Landscape plays a fundamental role in our approach, acting as a structuring framework that organizes neighborhoods, mitigates density, and creates climatic comfort through green corridors and open spaces. The urban fabric is designed in response to local environmental conditions, promoting ventilation, shading, and pedestrian-friendly environments.

Through its scale and ambition, the Bango Soua Island development expresses our vision of future urbanism in the Central African Republic: strategic, inclusive, and forward-looking. It reflects an approach where architecture and urban planning work together to shape not only built forms, but also a sustainable territorial and social framework for the future.