The Triangle

The Triangle is a contemporary mixed-use development designed to respond boldly to its sloping terrain and distinctive triangular site. It is situated on the Giffard Road in La – Accra. Conceived as a layered architectural experience, the project brings together retail, wellness, food, entertainment, offices, and social spaces within a vibrant and connected environment.

The development is organized across multiple levels, beginning with efficient sub-basement parking, loading, and service areas that support smooth operations. Above, the suspended ground and first floors form the commercial heart of the project, with retail units, anchor tenants, clinics, salons, and lifestyle outlets arranged along an active internal concourse. Voids, visual connections, and generous glazing create openness, natural light, and ease of movement throughout the building.

Project Name

The Triangle

Client

DIHOC/Hawkrad Properties

Location

Giffard Road in La – Accra

Architect

arc-Aura

Contractor

Hypermont Construction Ltd

Date Completed

Ongoing

Project Description

The Triangle was developed as a 3D analytical representation of the building’s reinforced concrete flat slab system, capturing its irregular triangular footprint, stepped floor profile, and sloping site conditions.

The model comprises suspended RC flat slabs with drop panels, peripheral beams, columns, core/wall elements, retaining walls, and isolated pad foundations of varying sizes, reflecting the different support reactions and load demands across the structure. The vertical and lateral load paths were assessed from roof level through the suspended floors and down to the foundation system.

The analysis considered gravity loading, lateral stability, member forces, support reactions, deflection performance, and overall structural behaviour. Lateral stability is provided by structurally reinforced concrete walls in both planar orthogonal directions and a central core wall.

This integrated analytical approach supports the architectural form of The Triangle while ensuring a robust and efficient structural system