The plans of the second tallest skyscraper in Africa have been unveiled: Zanzibar Domino

Xcassia unveils plans for the "Zanzibar Domino", a spiral skyscraper on an artificial island off the west coast of the Zanzibar archipelago, Tanzania. The impressive mixed-use complex (over 370.000 square meters) will become the second tallest building (and largest hotel) in Africa.

A domino that runs towards the sky of Zanzibar

The Zanzibar Domino project takes inspiration from the shape of stacked dominoes and is made up of 360 "tiles" that rise to an observation platform at the top. "We first sketched it out in Paris in 2009 after my father, my two sons and I played dominoes," says the founder and design director of Xcassia, Jean Paul Cassia.

I have dreamed of making this project for over a decade, with its innate mathematical order and geometries found in nature, its pure lines and proportions that evoke growth, progress and freedom. He has all the credentials to remain in the memory. all that was missing was the visionary investor and the right place to make it happen. Now there: it's Zanzibar.

Jean Paul Cassia, X Cassia

An emblematic tourist destination

This Domino tower was originally planned for locations in Vietnam and Saudi Arabia. Stunning opportunities, each with their own localized character and challenges. however, both sites proved inconclusive due to height, budget, maritime constraints and infrastructure. Finally, the final landing in Zanzibar, where it will be a legendary tourist destination.

"Once completed, Zanzibar Domino will offer visitors, residents and businesses a multifaceted program designed to create distinctive experiences, career paths and investment opportunities throughout the year," he says. Youssef s. Love, executive chairman of the AICL group that commissioned the project.

Another architectural marvel of the future takes shape.