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Tripoli International

Congress Center

Tripoli is the largest city, the principal port and the

largestvcommercial and manufacturing center in Libya.

The modern building was designed to be in harmony with

the local heritage and natural resources and to be used

to establish a rapport with the global community.The

total construction site is 25,000 m2. The center houses

numerous meeting rooms and conference halls, restaurant

and administrative offices. The building has a semi-

transparent perimeter “shield” designed with bronze mesh,

an 8 m corridor encircling all 3 sides and the main building

is flanked with a 4 m wide reflection pool. The site also

has semi-open corridors and glass wall systems allowing

for a balance of light and shade in the interiors.The TICC

is already the recipient of numerous awards. During the

International Property Awards, it received “The Best Public

Building” International Architecture Award. At the Cityscape

Awards for Architecture held in Dubai, it was awarded top

honors in the “Best Public Category” category.

Location

Tripoli | Libya

Architect | Interior Designer

Tabanlıoğlu Architects

Contractor

System Inşaat

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