Photos of Banca d'Italia Project Design
Banca d'Italia Project Design
A complete structural and architectural assessment has been conducted of Eritrea's Banca d'Italia building by the Lebanese-based Sabbag firm. The idea is to turn this historic building into an exquisite eight suite hotel and refurbish it with luxurious high end amenities. The project is being financed by Qatari Diar and the Government of Eritrea (GoE), whom together have invested on several construction projects along the Eritrean coast and capital with the goal of boosting tourism and modernizing urban centers.
The Banca d'Italia (bank of Italy) building is situated on Massawa's Taulud island and was originally built by the Italians in the 1920s. For decades, it served as the largest bank under the Italian administration and was later renamed to Haile Selassie Bank under Ethiopian occupation. During the liberation war for independence, the building was severely damaged by Soviet and Ethiopian bombardment, leaving the iconic building in ruins.
Head Architect: Naji Assi
Project: Luxury Eight Suites Hotel
Company: Sabbag
Financed: Qatari Diar & GoE
The following images are of the preliminary design.
[click on the images for larger quality]
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A complete structural and architectural assessment has been conducted of Eritrea's Banca d'Italia building by the Lebanese-based Sabbag firm. The idea is to turn this historic building into an exquisite eight suite hotel and refurbish it with luxurious high end amenities. The project is being financed by Qatari Diar and the Government of Eritrea (GoE), whom together have invested on several construction projects along the Eritrean coast and capital with the goal of boosting tourism and modernizing urban centers.
The Banca d'Italia (bank of Italy) building is situated on Massawa's Taulud island and was originally built by the Italians in the 1920s. For decades, it served as the largest bank under the Italian administration and was later renamed to Haile Selassie Bank under Ethiopian occupation. During the liberation war for independence, the building was severely damaged by Soviet and Ethiopian bombardment, leaving the iconic building in ruins.
Head Architect: Naji Assi
Project: Luxury Eight Suites Hotel
Company: Sabbag
Financed: Qatari Diar & GoE
The following images are of the preliminary design.
[click on the images for larger quality]
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| Banca d'Italia Exterior Design |
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| Fountain in the middle of the building. |
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| Design of the interior suites |
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| Design of the living room |
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| Design of the bedroom |
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