10 Nigerian Architectural Masterpieces That We Don’t Appreciate Enough

Nigerian architecture holds significant cultural, historical, and social value. Although Nigeria’s architectural scene has now been influenced by Western architecture, the country’s architectural masterpieces, often underrated and underappreciated, are among its most culturally significant structures that we hope will stand the test of time. In this article, we list out 10 Nigerian architectural masterpieces that... Read More

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Architecture, culture, nigerian architectural masterpieces

December 22, 2017

Opinion: Isn’t it time for Pentecostal churches to start designing its own architecture?

I always think that the name “House on The Rock” is immediately visual once you utter it, so when I saw the church edifice I was disappointed that we couldn’t match this name with an equally metaphoric architecture. For once I thought the Church would sit on a rock (or at least an abstraction of... Read More

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Architecture, Baba Oladeji, opinion

September 25, 2017

Opinion: How to become the greatest Architect in Nigeria

by James Inedu George Typically, the design community in Nigeria like most fast-growing places on the continent, is extremely tight for up and comers. It’s usually next to impossible to get work as a long-time practitioner: competition and back-stabbing are rife. The year is 2040, and you are just graduating from the university formerly known... Read More

Opinion

Architecture, design school, education, how to, Lie hacks, making money, Productivity hacks

September 1, 2017

Opinion: Mr President, the Chinese are playing you for a fool

by James Inedu George Nigeria has earmarked $5.8 billion for the construction of some dams up north. Finally, there will be light in the land. PHCN will have no more excuses! Maybe industries will begin to work again. Wow! Thank you, China. You aren’t giving us churches and soccer pitches. And all this at an... Read More

Opinion

Architecture, Buhari, chinese, Dam installations, economy, foreign investment, NEPA, opinion

May 28, 2017

British-Ghanaian architect, David Adjaye designed the Nobel Peace Centre and is building cities

by Rachel Ogbu// David Adjaye turned 50 this year. He was just honoured “Knight Bachelor” by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for his “services to architecture”. Vogue Magazine opens this eulogised feature for British-Ghanaian architect David Adjaye. It reads: “David Adjaye has hit the top without having to wait his turn. He has buildings or... Read More

United Kingdom

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October 3, 2016

HubCT Technologies and the German Consulate present Affordacity – an exhibition

Lagos-based design and construction company, HubCT Technologies Ltd. (also known as HTL), is set to exhibit a model of its impression of design and urban planning in 21st century Africa named “Affordacity And The Invention Of Isi-Ewu”. The exhibition is supported by the Federal Republic of Germany through the Consulate General in Lagos and the... Read More

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Architecture, HubCT Technologies

July 22, 2015

Azubike Ononye: The Ignored giant in Nigeria

The strength of a nation is revealed in her currency value, military capability, technological advancement and the welfare and living standards of her citizens. These sectors can be understood in isolation. However, a unifying factor that not just affects but embodies these sectors will make for a more accurate understanding. Probably thinking to... Read More

Architecture, nigeria

January 26, 2015

Exclusive: So we went looking for the thesis and certificates of Pres. Jonathan & Sambo – this is what we found

by Eromo Egbejule As the 14 February, 2015 date for the presidential elections draws closer, supporters and critics of the country’s two major parties, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have been at loggerheads over the candidates of their respective parties. In December, it crystallized into a debate over the... Read More

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August 19, 2014

#UcheBriggsTalksBrands: Understanding brand architecture- The Chocolate City Example

by Uche Briggs From mere commodity to being an essential fabric of society, the trajectories of brands all over the world fascinates me. I hope to share some of the knowledge I have on the subject matter using this column. Brand Architecture Strategy or Portfolio strategy is a structure by which brands in an organization... Read More

Architecture, brands, Chocolate city, opinion, uche briggs, ynaija

January 7, 2014

8 things you should know about Architecture

by Samuel Okopi There are climatic, technological, psychological, social, ecological and spiritual dimensions to architecture that those who have passed through architecture’s rigorous system of apprenticeship, can help articulate into a functional and beautiful whole. Unfortunately, most Nigerians are more concerned with getting the building on its feet, forgetting that its soul, its character, its... Read More

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November 13, 2012

TICKER: Top 7 world’s ugliest buildings (PHOTOS)

In downtown Portland, OR, stands an imposing 15-story edifice that’s one of the most hated buildings in America. The façade is an off-putting hodgepodge of faux classical columns, strange and useless decorative elements and penitentiary-like small windows, with a depressing color scheme (throwing in some tacky blue glass for good measure). Designed by famed architect... Read More

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10 Nigerian Architectural Masterpieces That We Don’t Appreciate Enough

Opinion: Isn’t it time for Pentecostal churches to start designing its own architecture?

Opinion: How to become the greatest Architect in Nigeria

Opinion: Mr President, the Chinese are playing you for a fool

British-Ghanaian architect, David Adjaye designed the Nobel Peace Centre and is building cities

HubCT Technologies and the German Consulate present Affordacity – an exhibition

Azubike Ononye: The Ignored giant in Nigeria

Exclusive: So we went looking for the thesis and certificates of Pres. Jonathan & Sambo – this is what we found

#UcheBriggsTalksBrands: Understanding brand architecture- The Chocolate City Example

8 things you should know about Architecture

TICKER: Top 7 world’s ugliest buildings (PHOTOS)

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