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# How the "Egg Building" Changed the Architecture of Westlands Forever
- URL: https://www.westlandsconnect.com/how-the-egg-building-changed-the-architecture-of-westlands-forever/
- Published: 2026-09-21T13:47:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-08T13:49:44.000Z
- Description: Breaking away from boring, rectangular concrete towers, one bold architectural marvel reshaped Nairobi’s corporate skyline.
- Author: Westlands Connect
- Tags: Stories

For decades, Nairobi's commercial skyline was dominated by a repetitive sea of standard rectangular towers and blocky concrete high-rises. That predictable design era came to a sudden end when construction crews unveiled a striking, aerodynamic masterpiece rising right next to the Westlands roundabout. 

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/62/5362efa4-fe59-4df7-8e54-a5ecd75c959d/content/images/2026/11/VNQKCGtwtD7Eyqb44i8CwxqQoqmS8shXGe0I0f9tRtZ6VrKsaLNHIzMEzNrXdaTo8RrgumOb2KlGDmzjQ6v25j-7xc6_FUSTnJ0JTadyUlg0IpgPh5IecM_T9GP1fcADISLkzsINkE-4Wm8RyArCkbnfUiNL2r1Hqbiaero1uVqGr1qmYgENNw2JxM1hyzhW.jpg)

One Africa Place under construction in Westlands, showing its distinctive curved concrete floor plates before the glass façade was installed.

Known locally by residents as the **"egg building,"** the 21-story skyscraper, officially named [One Africa Place](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=%2Fg%2F11fcrf%5Fgn8&ref=westlandsconnect.com), introduced a radical new design language to the city.

Designed by local innovators at Bowmans Associate Architects, the building features a unique, curved elliptical form that tapers elegantly as it reaches toward the sky. This complex geometry was a deliberate attempt to break away from colonial-era design constraints and celebrate a modern African renaissance. The smooth, dark glass facade was engineered not just for futuristic aesthetics, but to maximize natural light filtration and manage internal temperatures, significantly cutting down on high corporate energy costs.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/62/5362efa4-fe59-4df7-8e54-a5ecd75c959d/content/images/2026/11/-fVmjcHvokxGTS1Gg3RYdxCQR-KLI4RDSIH9TnelBNcIYq-Gxc0lGoeO82jwhxYYVkaNE4wwRYGJatYYw8-feLE9zdlx3acL2Una7-SP_v7QTPj80_Yq8CcxG5VAO_xz7-6654fBren-gTIZnv91JY8SMlSSrLpPh8eq7ir06yqSvEDhmkFjI6JzZ-_8Nvfw-1.jpg)

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/62/5362efa4-fe59-4df7-8e54-a5ecd75c959d/content/images/2026/11/iVCXnHjt16FJFfdt4pyw18xDZt767-SeKafy69KRW081VTt8pMOua5Q2XoUzBlVMA4Upsk_iDcoNcbWMLcvBXZG20qGPup2swjbMBumf9RVKvY5QxRZDcztolcvdb---8e1Twjmsf53Ccl3twwcl_aPEhN39qeMuGIvmLESsXlgMLLGen1UlXRaxS5sxzLCO-1.jpg)

Aerial view of One Africa Place and its distinctive rounded glass roof \[Left\] and the reflective glass panels being installed on during construction \[Right\]

The successful completion of [One Africa Place](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=%2Fg%2F11fcrf%5Fgn8&ref=westlandsconnect.com) triggered a massive shift in local construction trends. Seeing how the bold design immediately captured public attention and drew premium tenants, developers across the district abandoned boring layouts to invest in sweeping glass curves and creative geometric shapes. Unpacking the story behind this **iconic egg shaped building Nairobi** relies on highlights the evolution of **modern architecture Westlands**, proving that a single bold blueprint permanently transformed the **Nairobi skyline transformation**.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/53/62/5362efa4-fe59-4df7-8e54-a5ecd75c959d/content/images/2026/11/Q7FlofpMYQ00XXirpusKlFwMqYAwW72WSfk7fOX0HHW7cAOjAUb_yp4QAcnqVKHh92AmVqX_TrvVVTEQUNKMB3jJf5B8vB-E_7ccgEkpXIipwG1xJ3KNeNW3ugLsUkZ9s_ahsYkzVX7oi5gb3QUxckn1pqDzkrlRvnVzgJ9d55DyNwlFAyQDf6mK-WMqUIQ9.jpg)

Aerial view of One Africa Place and its distinctive rounded glass roof at the junction of major roads in Westlands, Nairobi.