TINAPA – HOW THE BUSINESS & LEISURE RESORT STARTED
From the grand vision defined by Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, GAPP evolved the final design – the creation of a Free Trade Zone to rival, if not exceed, what the best in the world can offer. The bold new landscape of the Tinapa business and leisure empire.
Donald Duke, above, was Cross River State Governor at the time Tinapa was established
This architectural design for Tinapa was created by GAPP, Architects & Urban Designers, one of the greatest architectural firms in Africa. GAPP’s track record defines the future success of Tinapa. GAPP maintains a consistently high standard of service and commitment through a rigorous process of critical evaluation and exploration on every project. This approach is evident in the work produced by GAPP and the numerous accolades they’ve received. Most of all their achievements can be measured by the success of their completed projects – the V & A Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa being one of the finest examples – a multimillion dollar money spinner that’s an international attraction.
The architectural design of Tinapa exploits the natural richness of Africa through explorations into worlds of water and succulent vegetation, which seamlessly coalesce with the architecture to create what can only be described as a super oasis.
The combination of textures, patterns and materials creates a unique signature for Tinapa enhancing its inimitable stature as one of the world’s greatest business and leisure zones. The total development is massive – 80 000 m² of retail and wholesale emporiums.
These massive 21st century emporiums will be supported by a vast array of retailers! Adjoining the shopping area will be a formidable entertainment complex embracing six hotels and a magnificent waterfront development – the Fisherman’s Wharf.
There’ll be added leisure environments including a golfer’s paradise, a jungle carting track, quad biking route, plus a clay pigeon and archery course. Water activities will take place in a luxurious oasis atmosphere! Agri and eco tourism attractions will include an exotic bird sanctuary, a crocodile farm, a tropical fish farm and a ground breaking primate rehabilitation centre.
