Exclusive: Grand Tour of Nairobi GTC, East Africa’s Tallest Office Tower 

Seeing unique and impressive architecture is just one of the many things that we love about travelling the world. As designers and architects continue to reinvent skyscrapers with more cutting edge design, it is amazing to watch that innovation happen in your city. 

Nairobi Global Trade Centre (GTC), is East Africa’s first ultra-premium complex with an office tower, JW Marriott luxury 5-star hotel, an opulent apartment community and a boutique mall.

The office tower sets multiple records by being the tallest office tower in East Africa at 184 Metres (603-ft), soaring over the rest of Nairobi all the way to the 42nd floor. 

High up in the sky, is the 337-380ft (103-116m) apartment tower – the tallest of its kind in East Africa. Four towers make up for the 514 apartments, with two blocks hosting serviced apartments and the other two with apartments for sale.

The GTC complex was designed by Triad Architects and GMP International Architects –  a project that has seen AVIC International Real Estate invest over 40 billion shillings to date.

The building has adopted a modern, avant-garde architectural style as its general design concept with a linear glossy facade that emphasises its impressive height and simplistic lines. 

GTC’s location, in the heart of Westlands – Nairobi’s emerging Central business district, makes the tower a primary preference for the headquarters of Fortune Global 500 companies and renowned African enterprises looking to leverage the mixed-use development.

The entire complex is superior in both eco-friendliness and visual experience, with the office spaces designed to enable maximum freedom of customisation.

Nairobi GTC office introduces an office experience that is both cozy and enjoyable. The 360 degree lighting, together with 13-ft (4m) floor-to-ceiling height, creates a well-lit office environment that helps businesses nurture boundless creativity.

The tower utilises Low-E coated Glass Technology that ensures optimal natural lighting and framing for the interior space. This technology also blocks most of the indoor infrared penetration, contributing effectively to the building’s temperature balance and energy conservation of the air conditioning system. 

Nairobi GTC office tower has an observatory, outdoor terrace on the 36th floor offering unparalleled views of the ever changing Nairobi Landscape. This floor will also host a members only club – the largest private club in Nairobi.

184 metres above the ground is Nairobi GTC’s helipad on the 42nd floor. From the helipad are panoramic views of Nairobi: Upperhill, Central Business District, The Eye of Kenya and the all too popular expressway.

To learn more about this mixed development or book an office tour, contact Nairobi GTC management office here.