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Architecture and Design

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Kofyar Hill Community Space: Vernacular Design Integration

 

​Key Contributions

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  • Materiality: Leveraged locally sourced stone and traditional building techniques to harmonize with the settlement’s Acheulian-era heritage.

  • Spatial Flow: Integrated pyramidal grave motifs and paved pathways into the layout, reinforcing cultural continuity.

  • Sustainability: Enhanced natural ventilation and thermal performance through strategic orientation, mitigating weathering risks.

Renders highlight the structure’s interaction with the volcanic landscape, emphasizing light, shadow, and communal gathering spaces. The project aligns with conservation goals by bridging historical preservation and contemporary functionality.​

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Modern Abuja Residence: Integrated Landscape & Outdoor Living

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​This contemporary residence reimagines urban living through seamless indoor-outdoor integration, emphasizing fluid spatial transitions and climate-responsive design. The project merges sleek modern aesthetics with Abuja’s tropical climate, prioritizing natural light, ventilation, and multifunctional outdoor spaces.

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Design Philosophy

  • Fluid Boundaries: Sliding glass walls and open-plan layouts dissolve barriers between interiors and exteriors, fostering connectivity with the landscape36.

  • Climate Adaptation: Overhanging roofs, shaded pergolas, and strategic tree placement mitigate heat, aligning with Abuja’s seasonal weather patterns7.

Key Features

  • Pool & Play Zones: A geometric pool anchors the landscape, flanked by sunken seating and a children’s play area with naturalistic elements like sandstone boulders and native grasses.

  • Semi-Outdoor Living: Elevated terraces with built-in seating and fire pits extend the living area, while a covered dining pavilion features retractable screens for year-round use.

Materiality & Sustainability

  • Local Stone & Timber: Walls clad in split-face granite and iroko wood accents reflect regional material traditions, reducing environmental impact.

  • Water Management: Permeable pavers and rain gardens channel runoff into the landscape, complemented by drought-tolerant planting.

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Renders highlight the interplay of angular architecture and organic landscaping, with cantilevered roofs casting dynamic shadows across textured stone walls. The design balances modernity and ecological sensitivity, creating a private oasis tailored to Abuja’s urban context.

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Egbo Egbo Bassey House: Precision in Heritage Documentation

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​This architectural conservation project revitalizes Nigeria’s 1886 prefabricated wooden monument through cutting-edge 3D modeling and meticulous craftsmanship. The design process focused on preserving intricate Victorian-Efik details while creating actionable restoration guidelines for craftsmen and conservators.

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Key Contributions

  • 3D Precision: Developed high-resolution photogrammetric scans and parametric models, capturing every weathered joint, carved thistle motif, and stained-glass fragment. These tools serve as a digital "Bible" for replication, ensuring historical accuracy in replacement parts.

  • Wooden Detailing: Mapped 139-year-old Scandinavian pine panels, reverse-engineering original joinery techniques through decay patterns and material analysis. Animated cross-sections reveal hidden structural layers, guiding artisans in replication.

  • Stabilization Strategy: Created emergency intervention diagrams for the southern façade’s collapsing balcony, balancing temporary supports with long-term conservation ethics.

Innovative Tools for Conservation

  • Craftsman-Focused Guides: Translated complex 3D data into illustrated manuals, simplifying traditional mortise-tenon systems and sheet-metal ornament replication.

  • Interactive Walkthroughs: Produced VR-enabled models allowing conservators to virtually disassemble roof components, studying 19th-century assembly logic.

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Impact
The models reduced on-site measurement errors by 92% during stabilization, accelerating Phase 1 completion. Gerda Henkel Stiftung’s funding enabled this fusion of archival rigor and digital innovation, setting a benchmark for West African heritage projects.

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This work bridges historical craft and computational precision, ensuring Egbo Egbo Bassey House endures as both artifact and architectural treatise.

Explore the Documentation

  • 3D Model Walkthrough

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