tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49189085305445435622012-02-11T07:21:08.807ZDiscussions, articles and proposals by architects and students within the field of architecture, in the Nigerian context.NGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08514812902080533128noreply@blogger.comBlogger811100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4918908530544543562.post-35219722939270112011-11-23T09:00:00.000Z2011-11-23T09:00:06.115Z

Minister of Works; Mike Onolememen has ordered the acceleration of work on the erosion site on Onitsha-Enugu Express Road. "He explained that the road was of special importance to the Federal Government because of its strategic location and heavy traffic, adding that the road would benefit from the proposed deregulation of petroleum products." It's always good to hear that any

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The United Nations Development Programme was quoted saying that the Nigerian Government could save $45m from by replacing the frequently used incandescent light bulbs with compact florescent light bulbs!  At first when I read this I thought how can you be serious - the country's problem is not with wasting electricity, it's with not providing enough for its people. However, when you

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When it comes to the history of architecture, those who work within the industry know very well the importance and the relevance of referring to the past; not only to prevent the repetition of the same mistakes, but also to remain grounded and to understand where one's ideas sit within the wider framework of things. Though this is not a recent development, the issue of 'imported'

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  Wanted: Blog Photo Submissions! The NigerianArchitecture blog welcomes submissions from readers. So if you happen to bump into something that inspires you, makes you laugh or is just plain ugly, send it in and it might get featured on the blog! Thank you!

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An example of western classical architecture fallen into a state of disrepair. Osun State, September 2011

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Iléṣà, Iléṣà, Oṣun State,  State, September 2011

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"What do you mean? What's wrong with the Nigerian House of today." - Dami Apampa That was the reply my friend gave me when I asked her casually over my Blackberry Messenger, it just goes to show you that for a lot of people, sustainability isn't a criteria. So is a house that looks good and is comfortable however you make it - be it with several air conditioning units indoors and decorative

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  Mr. Biggs Shop front September 2011

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I must admit this book is pretty intense at times but the writing style is really lovely and is really helpful if you're looking to develop your architectural vocabulary. It can be a daunting read for a student who had only just begun to engage within the world of architecture otherwise it can be an excellent challenge for a person who wants to think outside of the normal four walls that

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If you are familiar with residential housing in Nigeria, you are not a stranger to 'four walls', that is the left wall, the right wall and the front and rear walls that every house seems to surround itself these days. Now, there are many reasons why we put up walls, and I say walls because these structures are much to high to even see the person behind then let alone call them 'garden fences

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Many of us would shudder if someone suggested that they build a house for us out of rubbish, but the bottle house definitely makes one reconsider all previous speculations about homes made from reclaimed materials. The German company Eco-Tec initially explored this method of construction. Considering the future of housing is quickly progressing towards the desire for sustainable housing,

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A lovely prefabricated house in South Africa, proving that housing can be affordable and attractive for all. This is definitely a welcome change from the typical block houses that were introduced in the past as a response to the rising need for housing. The houses or "ABOD" above were designed by a company named BSB design. The design makes use of corrugated panels and bold colours to

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''Haven Homes'' do look very expensive, but their adverts claim that they are not. I hope seeing more and more properties like this in Nigeria will begin to inspire the average Nigerian to reconsider how they view their homes and the future of housing in Nigeria. Living standards for many across our country are much lower than this, but good housing needn't be this extravagant

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The blurb on the EkoAtlantic website describes the city as being: "Our City   Lagos and Eko Atlantic are expected to become the new financial epicentre of West Africa by the year 2020. By that time, Nigeria will be one of the world's 20 largest economies. Eko Atlantic will be a city to live and

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One thing I am always happy to report about is the Eko Atlantic development in Lagos or Eko as I now prefer to call it. I appreciate that the development has continued and the state has continued to channel funding towards the project. I am very certain that there is a lot of international interest, after all consultants from projects in Dubai were brought on board also, and though many Nigerian

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Trade between China and Africa has exploded in these past few decades. The first country shown in the documentary; Angola is China's no.1 supplier of oil, so this is definitely not a one-sided trade. This documentary shows the dynamics between the Chinese workers and Africans, the positives and negatives. Where does this boom in interest leave other Africans looking for work, where does this

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The European Association for Urban History (in Czech Republic) is hosting it's 11th International Conference on Urban History, with the topic "Cities and Societies in Comparative Perspective" in which it is calling for entries of Abstracts from various designers. "Dear Colleagues and Friends, You are warmly invited to take part in the 11th International Conference on Urban History 'Cities &

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If you are indeed studying architecture, or have a keen interest in it and wish to learn more, I will be introducing a series of posts dedicated to a few books that I have read that have helped me gain further insight into the topic. To start of this series, I want to share a book great for understanding architecture and its relevance within the cityscape. I purchased this book in my second

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Oladunjoye's design will be featured along with other entries in the Afrika Museum in Berg en Dal, the Netherlands. The Blueprints of Paradise competition sought to ask "African architects and artists to visualise the future of built Africa". The responses were described as being "intriguing and in some ways surprising". "They did not choose to merely present a building or a monument, many of

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Spot the difference.. http://csweb.bournemouth.ac.uk/africanlegacy/culture.htm African Legacy Well apart from the varying number of levels, all of these are pyramids, commonly known to originate from Egypt, however only the last picture was taken in Egypt, (Saqqara), the first two were actually taken in Nsude, in Enugu state. The Nsude pyramids are yet to be carbon dated, but judging by the

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Library on Obafemi Awolowo University campus, April 2011.

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Front view of Ododua Hall on Obafemi Awolowo University Campus, Ile-Ife. April 2011.   Side view of Ododua Hall on Obafemi Awolowo University Campus, Ile-Ife. April 2011.

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Church in Akure, April 2011.

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I am sure you're eager to read the conclusion to the part 1 of "The Photograph that started a brawl".. Well as I mentioned, things were pretty calm until.. My mother exited the car, and in a fit of fury headed towards the group of men and us, and started shouting at them. Now, here is the exact point that the brawl began, the men (who should have known better) immediately started to try

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I found this documentary whilst reading about governments and economy. I think it is very interesting, and I highly recommend it. You see in Nigeria we always talk about our problems, and Nigerians often internalise and personalise their situation. I have always believed that people are people, no matter where you come from, our environment governs our development and our behaviour. In terms of

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Driving through the congested and tight cities along the south-west of Nigeria I can't help but notice the concrete, you see, I hold an opinion (or generalisation rather) that our use of concrete is largely inappropriate nor well executed. Don't get me wrong, I understand that several structures exist which are in fact outstanding examples of concrete structures. Personally, I think if you are

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The National Mosque, Abuja.

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On our way to Ekiti state, we drove past Ijesa, and as usual, my father was telling me stories about the rich history of the Ijesas. We happened to drive past this colonial building, and my father instantly felt that it was necessary to stop and encourage me to take pictures of this building for my collection. I agreed, and we got out, greeted some locals near by and observed the house from the

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Heritage Foundation in Idanre. I supposed this is mud-wall construction but the foundations are visibly constructed out of concrete.

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When I was younger, I remember seeing these painted lorries everywhere.. there were mostly lions and religious quotes and motifs, but they are sparse these days. I guess on one hand it's a sign that people now have better vehicles to transport goods and agricultural products, and fewer lorries congest the expressways (well let's not get carried away).. But I can't help but wonder: Where did

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I have discovered yet another interesting article by MyPenandMyPaper(.wordpress.com), it shares an interesting commentary on the "Face Me, I Face You" phenomenon.. Read on.. "I don’t know who decided to update Wikipedia with information about Face Me, I Face you – related to accomodation in Nigeria, but what I really find disgusting about the statment is the line: Face Me, I Face you is a form

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Here are my photographs taken at the Museum of Natural History on the Obafemi Awolowo University Campus in Ile-Ife. Photographs taken April 2011.

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Here are my photographs taken at the Museum of Natural History on the Obafemi Awolowo University Campus in Ile-Ife.   The details. Photographs taken April 2011.

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Being a university student based overseas (outside of Nigeria), I have always been interested in making comparisons between teaching methods here and back home - not to mention several other places too. Recently I have been thinking about the routes available to people to study or work towards becoming an architect. Today, I'm comparing the university route to the apprenticeship route. (I am

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My sincerest apologies for not updating this blog as often as I'd like. I've been speaking to a few of my peers about potentially contributing to this blog, and rounding up committed people has been extremely difficult. To make it up to you, I will be rewarding you with several posts and discussions this July and August. As always I look forward to your opinions and comments. Thanks for your

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Recently I read an article written as a critical opinion on the Evelyn Grace Academy in Brixton, London, UK which is pictured below: Photograph by Luke Hayes Now, though here on Nigerian Architecture, I rarely discuss foreign or commercial architecture, this article probed enough of my interest to discuss it. In summary, the UK's Education Secretary Michael Grove and columnist Toby Young,

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I've just recently returned from a visit to Nigeria, with some new articles, pictures and of course.. debates!! Keep tuned for those!

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"The project “Dune anti-desertification architecture, Sokoto, Nigeria” received the Holcim Awards 2008 “Next Generation” 1st prize for region Africa Middle East." Creating inhabitable sand dune caves in the African desert. What do you think?  Source: http://www.holcimfoundation.org/T865/A08AMng11.htm

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Many Nigerians are very accustomed to the term 'to build', like the rest of the world we like to build things, the term only derives positive connotations, along the lines of "progress", "development" and "growth". Many of us fantasize about a fruitful future, full of family, friends, and our stuff around us. By nature we are hoarders, and minimalism is seen as something that is only afforded by

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With the number of air conditioning systems we rely on in Nigeria, from cars to those in our living rooms, I feel it necessary to touch on this subject. Some 'environmental' modules I completed in university, opened the vast sea of 'renewable and conservational' approaches to dealing with various heating and cooling loads in residential properties. The first idea that came to mind was the

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I met a young man last summer, who had studied Architecture in Nigeria for 6 years, and then after qualifying his degree, he decided to think about his life, his future, his prospects, and in one swift move decided to become a fashion designer. Like most Nigerian students, dropping out of anything is rarely the 'better' option, so instead many stay on to study and complete their course, and only

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What do you think of this building, an inspirational piece of art, defiance to traditional Nigerian architecture, or a mockery?

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Guaranty Trust Bank branch, Lawanson, Surulere, Lagos What do you think of this building. Unfortunately I have not had the opportunity of entering it, but from the outside it is definitely something that would stand out and might even be a regular subject for debate admist Lagos traffic. In a city famed for its crammed conditions and confusing road layout a building like this may not fit in

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A new blog that consists of a collection of stories of a distant childhood recollected from the authors memory, living and growing up in Nigeria, and contrasts this to their current state in the United Kingdom. This blog is interesting and would make a good read, for international readers of the blog, it opens a dimension into the mind of the middle class in Nigeria and tells several stories

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Happy New Year from Nigerian Architecture Blog, we wish you a very prosperous 2011. Stay tuned for more updates, discussions, articles and interviews.

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Late French engineer and designer Jean Prouvé and his "La Maison Tropicale" i.e. The Tropical House or a House for the Tropics. The prototype house was designed with 1950s colonial West Africa in mind. I think there is a lot that can be learnt from this, and since his works date almost over 90 years, it is astounding the concepts that have continued to be repeated and used in this day and age.

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NigerianArchitecture.blogspot.com needs your creativity. I am looking for writers for the blog, articles, if you want to have your say this is the place. Please send your name and small paragraph application to tjdesignz [at] hotmail.com

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Even simple stores for grains can be inspirational in terms of building design.

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Born in 1935, he practised as a master painter, artist and architect. He favoured the combination of the use of Nigerian Architectural motifs, and combined them with modern building methods. A book dedicated to his works can be purchased at Amazon: "The Dominican Abbey" 1960 - 1970

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I read somewhere that Nigeria's construction industry lacks skilled labourers. Now I must admit that I was very shocked to have read this, because when you see the skill that is represented in other manual tasks such as carpentry, wooden carved sculptures and other 'hand produced' skills, we certainly do not lack, and in fact there is more talent that there is market for these things (in an age

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A great article I found online at: The Nigerian US Embassy (in Abuja 2007) website gave me some nice insight into challenges of housing in Nigeria for most consumers. It is not that there isn't housing in Nigeria, many Nigerian Property sites will have you believe that there is plenty of choice - and there is - if you have the money. With a country which 'boasts' of stats such as 80% of its

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Do contemporary building designs exhibit signs of being stuck in the era of Art Deco, or are they reinterpretations of our vernacular exhibitionist, ornamental and 'big statement' african culture, you decide? A good example of the application of ornament internally in a vernacular building. I believe that this photograph defies the guidelines set in European Adolf Loos' essay;

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In vernacular Nigerian archicture, the idea of ornament on the facade and interior of a building has always been key to the design of most places, however as we move towards the modernist era and of course the post-modernist era in which we find ourselves in now, there is a general movement towards simplicity and minimalist views. Encouraged by findings and philosophies laced around the

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As part of the new series which has just begun at nigerianarchitecture.blogspot.com, I will be posting entries of what others think should be; "The Nigerian House of the Future" - unedited AND uncut. So after a good attempt by poster "ocho cinco", the follow up are some suggestions by "info@lpf" who posted: "A few basics: 1. Must include at least a 2 car garage, could be designed into the

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Governor Babtunde Fashola of Lagos state, last week initiated the "Gradual Upgrading and Replacement Infrastructural Renewal". And I say about time!! The assistant director in the initiative, Mr. Fola Adeyemi added that; "A comprehensive test would be carried out to determine what materials are best suited for a certain terrain and the extent of damage done to such road." I am sure many

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When you search in Google for what is Nigerian Architecture, this is what you get.   My favourite example being the last image which is a building in Warri (if you know the name please write it in the comment box below). I like it's boldness, and its fearlessness to stand out and shout that it is Nigerian, though not everything about is typically Nigerian tradition architecture, it borrows from

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President Goodluck Jonathan has recently commissioned various construction projects in Anambra during his visit to the state this passing week, projects include: A control lab by the National Agency for Food, Drug, Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Agulu, An assembly plant by the Innosson Motor Manufacturing company in Nnewi, Anambra State University Teaching Hospital in Awka, Kenneth

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The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has recently granted Ogun State, the license to distribute electricity. The first state to receive such a license, and this brings hope to those who work within the industries in Ogun stat.  The licence was granted to the Gateway Electricity Limited, (a Private Public Partnership between Power Systems Limited and the Ogun State

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As part of the new series which has just begun at nigerianarchitecture.blogspot.com, I will be posting entries of what others think should be; "The Nigerian House of the Future" - unedited AND uncut. So here's to the first guest post by a poster by the name of "ocho cinco" who posted: "I always thought the Nigerian House of the future should borrow a lot more from the past.  I am no

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The Nigerian House of the Future series is a collection of thoughts, ideas and proposals by different people of various backgrounds about what the future of Nigerian housing should hold.Over the next few months stay tuned for some interesting comments and proposals by those who have been asked:"What do you think the NIGERIAN HOUSE OF THE FUTURE should be like."If you're interested in submitting

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Watch the new video intro to the blog below!!

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Video

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Nigerian Architecture hopes that all our readers had a happy 50th independence day anniversary!!***But in the wake of the celebrations and emphasis on unity and growth, I can't help but wonder still, what is Nigerian Architecture.If a foreign friend asked you, would you show them the slums of Mushin, or the colonial mansions of Ibadan, would you show them the local Oba's compound, or would you

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The Nigerian Railway Corporation NRC has introduced the new 'first-class' trains in order to reduce conjestion on the roads and to banish the image that trains are for those who can't afford to travel to their destination by other means.This is definitely a step in a positive direction, and should be embraced and encouraged.The locomotives were delivered in response to the signed agreement

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Hello there, this blog is looking for 2 writers who are passionate about Nigerian Architecture and enjoy writing about the latest updates regarding construction and discussions within the field in the country.Please email me at: tjdesignz@hotmail.comTo apply. If you currently own a blog or have done some writing, please send in a small extract of the introduction.Thanks.

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Insipred by Nigerian Red Earth and Patchwork African Weaving Methods Details:Name: African Institute of Science and Technology (AIST)Location: Abuja, NigeriaCompetition date: 2006Client: Nelson Mandela InstituteTotal Area: 240,000 m²Architect: Massimilano FuksasConsultants: Arup ItaliaMaterials: Local timber, stone, brick.Features: Water harvesting, Photovoltaic technologies."The African

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When it comes to the history of architecture, those who work within the industry know very well the importance and the relevance of referring to the past; not only to prevent the repetition of the same mistakes, but also to remain grounded and to understand where one's ideas sit within the wider framework of things.Though this is not a recent development, the issue of 'imported' architecture, has

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http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/98/Lagos_Map.PNGMushin, Lagos, Nigeria was hit by an 'army' of 5,000 volunteers, who with paintbrushes painted houses in the area.Mushin is notorious for being the a slum, with run down houses and beggars.Even though this is just one small step, I hope to see more volunteer action by Nigerians.This is one of the very few community-targeted projects

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A critical essay on the necessity of discourse in the development of architecture has led me to enquire whether there is enough of this 'discourse' in Nigeria.Do we analyse and criticise our works, subjecting ourselves to the harsh and brutal processes of self and external reflection, or have we gotten lost in the design - build - inspire cycle, where we fail to truly progress because we have no

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"I moved out of Nigeria in 1980. This was about the time that Shagari became President of Nigeria. Since then, Nigeria has digressed and actually moved back in time while the rest of the world moves forward. My observation indicates that there may have been a concerted effort to destroy progress made in Southern Nigeria, which has been successful. Where are the Cocoa pyramids, and the Oil palms?

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If someone told you that there was a way that electricity could be produced for all, using a 'fuel' that Nigeria would never run out of, is currently abundant in and is currently not using, what would be your reaction?Well, solar energy-fueled solar panels (or photovoltaic cells) are just that, maximising the use of a resource in which Nigeria is abundant in because of its geographical location.

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So there it was; the brief details of one of the many new developments in Lagos in preparation for 2015. For those who are unaware; 2015 is the year when Lagos' population is predicted to hit 25 million therefore launching it up to the third largest city in the world.I believe it is this same reason that has finally pushed Lagos officials to really start planning but most of all implementing

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Governor Arc Namadi Sambo the recently elected governor of Kaduna state has already begun his project of recreating Kaduna City.He has outlined his "11 point agenda" to use ICT as "a tool to empower, reconstruct, restructure and re-engineer."He also stated that "We are creating new city, new shopping mall, new markets, new hospitals and new ways of doing business, and by the grace of God, new

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The demolition of the surrounding buildings to the Badagry Express Way began early in the morning of July 27th '09.A lot of trauma has been caused to the buildings surrounding the expressway, and their owners, as now they are forced to relocated, and have to wait until after the completion of the road to be compensated for damages towards their buildings.The demolition is to prepare for the

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The relationship between Lagos and is a very strange one, some feel that Lagos has been neglected for the development of Abuja.Abuja in return has the opportunity to learn from Lagos' mistakes and to provide a more refined and relaxed alternative to the hectic lifestyles associated with Lagos.Nonetheless it is obvious that there is still a power struggle between Lagos and Abuja, in terms of

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Layout & Landscaping If you have ever flown in a plane over Lagos at night, you may have observed the patchwork appearance of the streets and buildings which is made obvious when driving through these streets. Some describe the experience as exciting, others hectic, but I am yet to find a person who believes navigating around Lagos is easy. Below are pictures of different cities, starting with

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Advertising and spreading the word about a blog dedicated to Nigerian architecture seems like an impossible task. Why when there are several 'Naija' blogs, websites and groups dedicated to covering practically every aspect of Nigerian life, should such a blog find gaining popularity challenging?Well, that is because it has been proven over years that architecture appeals to a niche group of

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Lagos is currently one of the largest cities in the world, with an impressive population of 18 million people living in the city. Every hour about 21 people immigrate into the city* which is not a surprise. Being such a densely populated and sought-after destination for Nigerians also explains why Lagos is a very dangerous city. Not in just in the simple sense of crime rates but also in the

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In a country where science and maths have always been prefered to art and creativity, and the quickest route to a solution has always been prefered despite how rewarding or thorough the slower one may be. How do you justify and defend the increased costs for a project when most projects are limited in funding in the first place. And in a culture where home improvement or renovations come much

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Hello and welcome the first article in the 'NigerianArchitecture' blog. Firstly, I have been working hard trying to acquire images of various structures which have been designed by an architect, and are located somewhere in Nigeria. At the moment this blog is dedicated to structures that have been erected in Nigeria, whether it was designed by a Nigerian or not.It's all in the name of getting out

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