African Union Conference Center and Office Complex
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The African Union Conference Center and Office Complex (AUCC) is a building in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is the headquarters of the African Union and plays host to the biannual AU summits. It also serves as a conference center for African and diaspora businesses.[1] The main building is 99.9 m (328 ft) tall[2] and it is the second tallest building in Addis Ababa. Its cost was US$200 million, and it was mainly funded by the Chinese government.[3]
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African Union Conference Center and Office Complex | |
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Alternative names | African Union Headquarters |
General information | |
Location | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
Coordinates | 09°00′00″N 38°44′39″E |
Current tenants | Seat of the African Union |
Construction started | 2009 |
Completed | 2012 |
Inaugurated | 28 January 2012 |
Cost | $200 million |
Height | 99.9 m (328 ft) |
Technical details | |
Floor area | 112,000 m2 (1,210,000 sq ft) |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | China Architecture and Design Research Group |
Other designers | Tongji University |
Main contractor | China State Construction Engineering |
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