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1 SITE PLAN:
ADDIS COLLEGE Hibret Bank Headquarters the hibr tower found in Ethiopia Addis Ababa, lideta sub city around sengatera where other bank
ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNING headquarters like zemen and nib bank are found the place is a strategical area at the heart of the city which have many
proposed sites for high rise buildings.

CASE STUDY
ON HIGH RISE BUILDING
HIBR TOWER
1. INTRODUCTION
Nestled proudly in the heart of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2
the Hibret Bank Headquarters stands tall as a
testament to collaboration and success. Designed by 2
renowned Ethiopian architect Eskinder Woubetu of
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Eskinder Architects, this iconic structure symbolizes
the shared aspirations of its stakeholders. Spanning
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a site area of 3200m2 with a plot area of 2900m2,
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this 37-storey (4 Basements+Ground+32) skyscraper
commands attention in the city’s financial district. 5 4 6
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Architect:
Eskinder Woubetu,
Eskinder Architects
Site Area: 3200m2
Plot Area: 2900m2
Number of Floors:
37 (4 Basements + Ground + 32)
Height:
over 134 meters long.
Architectural Style:
Elegant and contemporary,
blending functionality with
aesthetic appeal, the architectural
SITE style of the Hibret Bank
Headquarters reflects its status
as a beacon of modernity and
innovation.

LIDETA SUB CITY

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The aesthetics of the Before we enter the building

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there is an open space Infront of the
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characterized by a double-glazed mirror G

facade and unitized aluminum elements, entrance this will consider the flow of people

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imbuing the building with a sense of around high-rise buildings.

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challenges such as heat retention and

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glare control, innovative solutions such

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as movable sun shades have been
tower and site shaped podium, a C

incorporated to enhance both

testament to the architectural innovation

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of collaboration and synergy,
structure to be strong this distinctive 20

the design concept behind the

shape serves as a symbol of unity and 18
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solidarity, echoing the collaborative
FLOOR PLAN
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Hibret Bank Headquarters encapsulates
spirit that underpins the bank’s
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the very essence of its namesake, 12

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to access the ground floor there

vision and mission. 11

“Hibret,” which signifies unity in Amharic. sthetic appeal and LAN

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the shared aspirations of stakeholders th e cu rv ed ge om et ry op tim ize s space utilization there are only shops. Behind the building there is an
loads. Internally,
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towards establishing Hibret Bank as the and promotes connec entrance to stair that can be accessed to 4th floor this stair
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preferred financial institution in the oval shap 3

ca pe . Over all, its inc or po ra tio n combines structural wile give access to café, meeting rooms, training rooms, gym for
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aesthetic appeal,
efficiency, spatial functionality, and
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the outside users. For this reason, the separation was needed. And the
ting iconic
making it a popular choice for crea commercial part is completely different from all. But there is a mix-ups for the
landmarks in urban environments.
block A and B where the entrance for the rental space and the bank is the same.

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architectural style refers to the design approach that

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PODIUM AND TOWER

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The inclusion of both a podium and a tower in the
building design serves to optimize functionality,

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structural integrity, and aesthetic appeal. The podium,
typically housing commercial spaces such as shops,
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both occupants and outside users. Meanwhile, the

tower rises above, offering ample office space and
commanding views. This combination adds visual
interest and architectural diversity to the building’s
facade, creating a harmonious balance between 4.1.2 BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN THIRD BASEMENT
functionality and aesthetics. to access the basement floors the there is an entrance at ground
level at the right side of the entrance when we entering the building.
The first basement led us to the other basement and also there
are storage rooms and other functional arrangement in the first 1ST FLOOR
basement.

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1. DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS. DIMENSIONS GOVERN

2. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN CENTIMETERS UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE
3. ALL DIMENSIONS SHALL BE VERIFIED ON SITE BEFORE PROCEEDING
WITH THE WORK
4. ESKINDER ARCHITECTS SHALL BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING OF ANY
GENERAL NOTES DISCREPANCIES
5. ANY AREAS INDICATED ON THIS SHEET ARE APPROXIMATE AND
1. DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS. DIMENSIONS GOVERN
INDICATIVE ONLY.
2. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN CENTIMETERS UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE
3. ALL DIMENSIONS SHALL BE VERIFIED ON SITE BEFORE PROCEEDING
WITH THE WORK
4. ESKINDER ARCHITECTS SHALL BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING OF ANY
DISCREPANCIES
5. ANY AREAS INDICATED ON THIS SHEET ARE APPROXIMATE AND
INDICATIVE ONLY. FOR ABBREVIATIONS, TAGS, SYMBOLS AND HATCH PATTERNS REFER TO
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING SECTION 1 AR G02, AR G05, AR G06.

ROOM TAGS DENOTE AREA, FLOOR LEVEL AND

ROOM NUMBER
FOR ABBREVIATIONS, TAGS, SYMBOLS AND HATCH PATTERNS REFER TO
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING SECTION 1 AR G02, AR G05, AR G06. FOR CORE DETAIL REFER TO SECTION 7 DRAWINGS
AR-350 - AR-352

ROOM TAGS DENOTE AREA, FLOOR LEVEL AND FOR STAIRS REFER TO SECTION 6 DRAWINGS
ROOM NUMBER AR-300 - AR 307
FOR CORE DETAIL REFER TO SECTION 7 DRAWINGS
FOR WALL TYPES REFER TO SECTION 19 DRAWINGS
AR-350 - AR-352
AR-800 - AR-825
FOR STAIRS REFER TO SECTION 6 DRAWINGS
AR-300 - AR 307
FOR TOILET DETAILS REFER TO SECTION 12
DRAWINGS AR-600 - AR-618

4.2 STRUCTURE SYSTEM AND TYPE:

FOR WALL TYPES REFER TO SECTION 19 DRAWINGS
AR-800 - AR-825 FOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN REFER TO SECTION
14 DRAWINGS AR-700 - AR-722
FOR TOILET DETAILS REFER TO SECTION 12
DRAWINGS AR-600 - AR-618 FOR DOOR AND WINDOW SCHEDULE REFER TO
SECTION 15 DRAWINGS AR-750 - AR-766
FOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN REFER TO SECTION
14 DRAWINGS AR-700 - AR-722 FOR ELEVATOR DETAILS REFER TO SECTION 13
DRAWINGS AR-650 - AR-657
FOR DOOR AND WINDOW SCHEDULE REFER TO
SECTION 15 DRAWINGS AR-750 - AR-766 FOR FLOOR FINISHES REFER TO SECTION 22
FOR ELEVATOR DETAILS REFER TO SECTION 13
DRAWINGS AR-650 - AR-657

FOR FLOOR FINISHES REFER TO SECTION 22

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The structural integrity of the Hibret Bank Headquarters is

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ensured through a solid slab with a mat foundation, supported

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by a robust core structure. Wide columns, reaching up to 80cm
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overall structural resilience. Vertical circulation is facilitated by

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01 22/5/2015 ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION

01 22/5/2015 ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION 00 1/11/2014 ISSUED FOR TENDER

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eight elevators and fire-resistant staircases, ensuring efficient

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SECOND FLOOR PLAN

movement throughout the building.

MAIN CONSULTANT
MAIN CONSULTANT

ESKINDER ARCHITECTS ESKINDER ARCHITECTS

SUB CONSULTANT - ARCHITECTURAL SUB CONSULTANT - ARCHITECTURAL

HAGER CONSULTING ARCHITECTS HAGER CONSULTING ARCHITECTS

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18

Vertical circulation like other high rise the is nested in to the

& ENGINEERS PLC & ENGINEERS PLC

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18

SIXTH FLOOR PLAN EIGHTEENTH FLOOR PLAN

PROJECT
RENTAL OFFICE 1 FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT PROJECT

UNITED BANK HEAD QUARTER BUILDING

core [Link] this case we have one core and the core
UNITED BANK HEAD QUARTER BUILDING
DESIGNED BY REG. No SIGNATURE
DESIGNED BY REG. No SIGNATURE
DRAWN BY REG. No
DRAWN BY REG. No
CHECKED BY REG. No
CHECKED BY REG. No

structure support the main load and other columns support

APPROVED BY REG. No
APPROVED BY REG. No
DRAWING TITLE
DRAWING TITLE

HALF SCALE DRAWING

SCALE DATE DRAWING TYPE DRAWING No HALF SCALE DRAWING

other distributed loads.

SCALE DATE DRAWING TYPE DRAWING No

4.1.3 SECOND FLOOR PLAN 4.1.4 6TH FLOOR PLAN 4.1.5 18TH FLOOR PLAN
At this floor there is a meeting hall and From the 6th the 12th floor there are rental at this floor the function arrangement is a bit
offices the bank take account that the tower different there are file collection room, pool
partitioned office spaces
office and two lift will stop being accessed in
GENERAL NOTES

1. DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS. DIMENSIONS GOVERN

2. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN CENTIMETERS UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE

rent will minimize the cost of construction.

3. ALL DIMENSIONS SHALL BE VERIFIED ON SITE BEFORE PROCEEDING
WITH THE WORK
4. ESKINDER ARCHITECTS SHALL BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING OF ANY
DISCREPANCIES
5. ANY AREAS INDICATED ON THIS SHEET ARE APPROXIMATE AND
INDICATIVE ONLY.

FOR ABBREVIATIONS, TAGS, SYMBOLS AND HATCH PATTERNS REFER TO

ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING SECTION 1 AR G02, AR G05, AR G06.

ROOM TAGS DENOTE AREA, FLOOR LEVEL AND

ROOM NUMBER
15th floor and there space will be a corridor.
FOR CORE DETAIL REFER TO SECTION 7 DRAWINGS
AR-350 - AR-352

4.3 VERTICAL
FOR STAIRS REFER TO SECTION 6 DRAWINGS
AR-300 - AR 307

FOR WALL TYPES REFER TO SECTION 19 DRAWINGS

AR-800 - AR-825

FOR TOILET DETAILS REFER TO SECTION 12

DRAWINGS AR-600 - AR-618

FOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN REFER TO SECTION

14 DRAWINGS AR-700 - AR-722

FOR DOOR AND WINDOW SCHEDULE REFER TO

SECTION 15 DRAWINGS AR-750 - AR-766

CIRCULATIONS:
FOR ELEVATOR DETAILS REFER TO SECTION 13
DRAWINGS AR-650 - AR-657

FOR FLOOR FINISHES REFER TO SECTION 22

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F1 C F2 F1 C F2
•Vertical circulation within the building is primarily through the
core structure, with staircases acting as fire escapes.
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ISSUED FOR REVISION
ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION
ISSUED FOR TENDER
•Staircases lack access to natural light,since the bank announces
Tuesday and Saturday as stairs day, there are 8 elevators 3 of them
REV NO DATE ISSUE

KEY PLAN

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only goes to 15th floor which are low rise lifts which will be ended
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an floor 17th because of the machine room and storage , and the
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MAIN CONSULTANT

ESKINDER ARCHITECTS

other are high rise lifts.

SUB CONSULTANT - ARCHITECTURAL

HAGER CONSULTING ARCHITECTS

& ENGINEERS PLC
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18

TWENTY SEVENTH FLOOR PLAN

THIRTY SECOND FLOOR PLAN
PROJECT

←RISK MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE DEP'T UNITED BANK HEAD QUARTER BUILDING
→ENGINEERING DEP'T MECHANICAL FLOOR
DESIGNED BY REG. No SIGNATURE

4.1.6 27TH FLOOR PLAN 4.1.7 32TH FLOOR PLAN

DRAWN BY REG. No

CHECKED BY REG. No

4.4 SAFETY AND PRIVACY:

APPROVED BY REG. No

DRAWING TITLE

HALF SCALE DRAWING

At this floor there is a offices for enginers this floors oval shape is diffrent from others
SCALE DATE DRAWING TYPE DRAWING No

this is whare the technical department of and as we go higher the size of the oval
the building found decrease at this [Link] we found ac and •Concerns regarding safety and privacy arise due to shared
other mechanichal room. entrances between the bank and rented floors, necessitating clear
differentiation and access control.
•Measures such as fire-resistant materials, sensor-operated
facilities, and separate fire-fighting water tanks contribute to
safety protocols.

4.5 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:

4.1.8 SECTION •The building’s design lacks consideration for environmental factors
such as sunlight and wind, leading to increased reliance on artificial
AND ELEVATION cooling and potential energy inefficiency.
this section shows the 4 •The use of movable sun shades and other adaptations attempt to
basements under ground mitigate environmental impacts, but sustainability concerns persist.
and 4 floors are podium
each floor height is 360 4.6 URBAN DESIGN AND
except the 5th and ground PLANNING IMPACT:
floor which increase 40cm
this will make the building •The building’s high-rise structure alters the urban landscape,
height to 134meters necessitating setbacks from the main road to create open spaces
and accommodate greeneries.
•Failure to account for future high-rise competition may have
SOUTH EAST ELEVATION
negative repercussions on the surrounding environment and user
SECTION A-A
experience.

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 4.7 PARKING AREA:
The building utilizes basement levels for parking, supplemented 4.12 SANITARY SYSTEM:
by additional parking areas proposed by the bank out side the site
without encroaching on existing public spaces.
•Public parking land near the site is also considered to •Hand wash facilities feature sensor-operated taps with small
accommodate parking needs efficiently. storage compartments integrated into the walls for hygiene supplies.
•The modern and efficient use of water could imply contemporary
style while making it energy efficient.
4.8 SPACE EFFICIENCY: •The common toilet for both men and women located around the
Challenges in space efficiency are identified, particularly regarding stairs walls are shear wall structural system.
the oval-shaped design and lack of consideration for future
expansion needs.
•Pocket kitchens on each floor remain closed and inaccessible,
4.13 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM:
•The main water tank is located at ground level, with water pumped
impacting the efficient use of space for daily employee activities.
to the top of the building and distributed to lower floors.
•Separate water tanks are designated solely for fire-
4.9 WIND AND HARSH SUN: fighting purposes, ensuring safety measures are in
•The oval shape of the building contributes to challenges with wind place throughout the building.
flow, imported facade design from Germany aims to address wind •The design accounts for water
loads, but accidents have occurred due to lack of operable windows conservation and emergency
and heat buildup from harsh sunlight. preparedness in the event
Measures such as double-glazed mirrors and movable sun shades of fire incidents.
are implemented to mitigate these challenges.

4.10ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
•The building’s electrical system features automated lighting with
sensors for energy efficiency, backed up by UPS and generators.
•Bulbs automatically turn on and off, reducing power consumption,
with exceptions for certain rooms like storages.
•Sockets are strategically placed on walls and floors, all connected
to UPS and generators for uninterrupted power supply.
•Data lines are switchable between data and phone lines to
accommodate various communication needs.

4.11MECHANICAL SYSTEM: 5.2 OPPORTUNITIES FOR

•The air conditioning system requires high power consumption and IMPROVEMENT:
lacks connection to the generator, impacting sustainability. [Link] SOLUTIONS: Adoption of movable sun shades and
•Multiple types of AC systems are utilized for cooling purposes, with technological advancements like sensor-operated facilities contribute to
addressing challenges related to sunlight and environmental factors.
no provision for heating.
•The building utilizes a Building Management System (BMS) [Link] VERTICAL CIRCULATION: Nested vertical
controller for fire alarms and monitoring.
5. SUMMARY
circulation within the core structure ensures effective movement throughout
the building, with staircases doubling as fire escapes.

[Link] MEASURES: Incorporation of fire-resistant materials, air

5.1 CHALLENGES: sacks for smoke prevention, and separate fire-fighting water tanks enhance
safety protocols within the building.

[Link] COMPLEXITY: The oval shape of the building poses [Link] INITIATIVES: Proposal for additional parking
challenges for efficient space utilization and furniture arrangement, creating negative areas without encroaching on existing public spaces demonstrates a
spaces. commitment to sustainability and community engagement.

[Link] CONCERNS: Design inadequacies, such as the lack of [Link] EXPERTISE: Utilization
proportional consideration for future expansion and issues with privacy due to shared of imported facade design expertise ensures
entrances, impact user experience and operational efficiency. structural integrity and aesthetic appeal,
despite challenges related to wind
[Link] IMPACT: Inadequate consideration of environmental load and glare.
factors, such as sunlight and wind, necessitates heavy reliance on energy-intensive cooling
systems, impacting sustainability.

[Link] EFFICIENCY: Inefficiencies in space utilization, including 5.3 CONCLUSION

closed and inaccessible pocket kitchens, hinder day-to-day activities and workspace
functionality. While the building faces significant challenges in its design
[Link] and Security: Shared entrances between the bank and rented floors raise
concerns about privacy and security, requiring differentiation and access
and operation, innovative solutions and strategic planning
control measures. offer promising prospects for addressing these issues and
[Link] PLANNING IMPLICATIONS: enhancing its functionality, sustainability, and overall user
The building’s high-rise structure alters the urban
landscape, highlighting the need for setbacks experience. But this considerations help us to avoid this kind of
and green spaces to mitigate its impact
problems in our designs and give solutions to them.
on surrounding areas.

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