Located on the edge of Dakar, the Congress Center is positioned within a larger masterplan and redefines the traditional typology of monolithic, box-shaped convention buildings. Instead of concealing its program behind a single volume, the architecture expresses its functions outwardly, creating a composition of distinct masses that sit lightly within a reflective water basin.

A series of sculptural volumes of varying sizes accommodate the main hall, smaller auditoriums, restaurants, art galleries, and administration areas. Together, they form a fluid ensemble that blurs the boundaries between interior and exterior, public space and landscape.

The complex is accessed from three different points, all converging beneath a generous timber pergola that unifies the dispersed structures. This overarching element provides shade, orientation, and a sense of coherence, turning circulation into an architectural experience and framing the water and landscape beyond.

Designed as a civic landmark for Dakar, the Congress Center combines openness, permeability, and cultural presence, offering a contemporary interpretation of how public buildings can participate in their environment rather than dominate it.