Duplex Residence

500 m² in Yaoundé, designed on three levels (ground floor + two upper floors), incorporating modern apartments in the local style, with finishing touches currently underway after 10 months of construction.

Client

Cedric Tejona

Location

Yaoundé - Nkomo

Start date

December 5, 2023

End date

October 23, 2024

Project presentation

The project is located on a 500 m² plot behind the Total MKOMO gas station in the city of Yaoundé, Cameroon. The building is designed on three levels (ground floor + two stories) and includes a variety of apartments suitable for modern families. The modernist architecture incorporates local elements, such as terracotta brick facades, emphasizing the connection with local culture while meeting contemporary requirements.

Program Details

Ground floor
4-Bedroom Apartment
Living room + Dining room with terrace
Secondary bedroom with shower room
Two secondary bedrooms
Shared bathroom
Kitchen with pantry and terrace
guest toilet

First floor

Two 2-bedroom apartments
Living room + Dining room with terrace
Master bedroom with bathroom
Secondary bedroom
Shared bathroom
Kitchen with terrace

Second floor

3-Bedroom Apartment
Living room + Dining room + Open-plan kitchen with panoramic terrace
Master bedroom with bathroom
Secondary bedroom with shower room
Secondary bedroom
Shared bathroom

Progress Report

The work is currently in the finishing stages, with a total duration of 10 months for completion of the project. The teams are working on the final details to ensure the quality and functionality of the apartments.

Challenge

The land required leveling work to ensure a solid foundation.
Material Procurement: Finding suitable, high-quality building materials, particularly clay bricks and reinforced concrete, required extensive research.
Compliance with Local Standards: It was necessary to ensure that the project complied with building and urban planning regulations.