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Chapter x

The Architecture of 1st

Generation Nigerian

Universities

Chapter x

The Architecture of 1st

Generation Nigerian

Universities

The Architecture of 1st Generation Nigerian Universities 1

1. Introduction.2. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.3. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife.4. University of Ibadan, Ibadan.5. University of Lagos, Lagos.8. Tests and Exercises.9. References.

1. Introduction.

The distinct and elegant look of first generation Nigerian universities is associated with theflamboyant economy of the country of the seventies and in the case of the younger universities withthe rational thinking of indigenous architects. The universities landmark buildings act as the imagemakers of the institutions. University of Lagos and Ahmadu Bello University are easily identified bytheir Senate Buildings. Obafemi Awolowo University is identified by Oduduwa Hall and theDepartment of Architecture while University of Ibadan is identified by the University Bookshop andthe administrative complex. Newer universities strive to create a good image by using fashionablemodern structures.

The distinct and elegant look of first generation Nigerian universities is associated with theflamboyant economy of the country of the seventies and in the case of the younger universities withthe rational thinking of indigenous architects. The universities landmark buildings act as the imagemakers of the institutions. University of Lagos and Ahmadu Bello University are easily identified bytheir Senate Buildings. Obafemi Awolowo University is identified by Oduduwa Hall and theDepartment of Architecture while University of Ibadan is identified by the University Bookshop andthe administrative complex. Newer universities strive to create a good image by using fashionablemodern structures.

2 Modern Nigerian Architecture

10.1 Ahmadu BelloUniversity, Zaria

The by Egborand Associates is the tallestbuilding within the campus.Looking at the building from theoutside one can hardly expectthat there is a Senate Chamberhanging just on top of theentrance hall. On top of theSenate Chamber is a nice atrium.

The(FASS Theatre) by Niger

Consultants is one of the mostattractive structures on thecampus . The bu i ld ing i ssurrounded by green areas andstands like a monument. Thearchitects utilized shadow effectso n e l e v a t i o n w e l l . T h i scharacteristic building is verypopular despite some obviousfunctional problems.

Senate Building

hexagonal twin lecturetheatre

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Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Senate Building. Source: author’s photograph, 2005.

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Main entrance gate to university. Source: author’sphotograph, 2005.


Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Administrative Buildings. Source: author’s photograph,2005.

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Twin lecture Theatre. Source: author’s photograph, 2005.

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Staff Club. Source: author’s photograph, 2005.


Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Department of Architecture. Source: author’sphotograph, 2005.

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Department of Architecture, roof studio detail.Source: author’s photograph, 2005.

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Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Lecture Hall, Faculty of Environmental Sciences. Source:author’s photograph, 2005.

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Demonstration stabilized earth building adjacentthe Department of Architecture. Source: author’s photograph, 2005.


Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Kashim Ibrahim Library. Source: author’s photograph,2005.

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Kashim Ibrahim Library. Source: author’s photograph,2005.

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Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Staircase, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. . Source: author’s photograph, 2005.

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Department of Fine and Applied Arts. Source: author’sphotograph, 2005.


Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. School of Basic Studies Lecture theater. Source:author’s photograph, 2005.

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Institute of Education. Source: author’sphotograph, 2005.

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. University Bookshop. Source: author’sphotograph, 2005.

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Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.Student’s hostel (Suleiman Hall) .

Source: author’s photograph, 2005.

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.Department of Fine and Applied Arts .

Source: author’s photograph, 2005.

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.LectureTheatre, Faculty of Environmental

Science. Source: author’s photograph,2005.


10.3 Obafemi AwolowoUniversity, Ile-Ife

Oduduwa Hall by AMY is a veryinteresting building that stands outas a unique icon. It has manypublic ambiguous spaces whilethe air penetrates freely throughthe pierced walls with the zoningand the visual aspect carefullyconsidered. The building is welldetailed and the choice of coloursmakes it even more intriguing anddynamic. The open amphitheatre(now covered) and the wellcomposed landscape enhance itsbeauty even further.

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Source: author’s photograph,2007.

Oduduwa Hall.

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.Source: author’s

photograph, 2007.Oduduwa Hall. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Source: author’s photograph,

2007.Oduduwa Hall.


Oduduwa Hall.Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.Source: author’s

photograph, 2007.Oduduwa Hall.

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Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Source: author’sphotograph, 2004.

Faculty of Social Sciences.

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Faculty of SocialScience ground floor detail. Source: author’s photograph,

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.Source: author’s photograph, 2004.

The Quadrangle with the

Humanities Buildings.

Thewith the aggressively projectedroof slab and the repeatedslanting columns gives theexpression of an invertedpyramid. The overhanging slabacts as a sunshading deviceproviding a lot of shadow for theelevation, thus demonstratinghow pure modern architecture ofsimple basic forms can beadapted to the Nigerian climate.

Faculty of Social Sciences






Department of Architecture formerly Central

Cafetaria.



Cafetaria.

T h epreviously

(1976) was designed by. There

are four separate structures joinedwith a passage and void areas. Theform arose from the need forhaving natural ventilation. The airreaches from the side and escapesout from the roof. The timberfinishing of the roof structure addsto the pleasant environmentwithin the building.

D e p a r t m e n t o fArchitecture CentralCafeteriaDesign Group of Nigeria



Cafetaria.


Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Source: author’s photograph, 2007.


photograph, 2007.University Library.


University Hall.


Moremi Hall.


photograph, 2007.Moremi Hall.



Spider building housing the Department of Civil

Engineering.

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Source:author’s photograph, 2004.

Conference Centre Courtyard.

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Conference centre, stair detail. Source:author’s photograph, 2004.

T h e l a n d m a r kby Niger

C o n s u l t a n t s h a s a f o r mr e m i n i s c e n t o f E g y p t i a narchitecture with the slantingprism-like expression, magnifiedeven further by the repeated roofmodule.

C i v i lEngineering Complex


Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Shopping complex with restaurants andservices. Source: author’s photograph, 2004.

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Source:author’s photograph, 2004.

Faculty of Science main entrance.


Faculty of Science.


University of Ibadan,

Ibadan

The Conference Centre has anice atmosphere created rightfrom the entrance area. The bigcomplex houses many facilitiesincluding a conference hall,restaurant, and a hotel with abeautiful rock garden. Theentrance courtyard of theconference hall takes care ofmany activities. It links thesmaller seminar rooms andleads to the main hall. Thegarden atmosphere createdhere is very suitable for thepre- and post-conferenceactivities. The arrangement ofthe conference hall is based onconcentric squares.

University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Source: author’s photograph, 2004.University tower.

University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Source: author’s photograph, 2004.Entrance gate..

University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Anglican Chapel. Source: author’s photograph,2004.




University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Source: author’s photograph,2004.

Conference Centre.

University of Ibadan, Ibadan.Source: author’s

photograph, 2004.Conference Centre. University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Source: author’s photograph,

2004.Conference Centre.


Conference Centre.

University of Ibadan, Ibadan.Source: author’s

photograph, 2004.Conference Centre.


The(1960’s) was designed byDesign Group Nigeria. Thisb u i l d i n g i s t h e m o s tcharacteristic building of theInternational Style in Nigeria. Itconsists of a simple geometricform and exposed parapet wallwith typical curtain walls andperfect precision of detail.

University BookshopThe(1960’s) was designed byDesign Group Nigeria. Thisb u i l d i n g i s t h e m o s tcharacteristic building of theInternational Style in Nigeria. Itconsists of a simple geometricform and exposed parapet wallwith typical curtain walls andperfect precision of detail.

University Bookshop The(1967) by Design GroupNigeria creates a very peacefula t m o s p h e r e . T h e m o s tpleasurable is the smallcourtyard with a stone wall onone side and representativestairs. Traditional buildingmaterials such as wood andstones used for wall finishesand balustrades classify thebuilding to the regional trend.The design is well adapted tothe weather . The windpenetrates through thebuilding across the openstaircase and through thebalcony which extends to forma kind of window to thesurrounding environment.

Department of Nursing


University Bookshop.






The(1960’s) was designed byDesign Group Nigeria. Thisb u i l d i n g i s t h e m o s tcharacteristic building of theInternational Style in Nigeria. Itconsists of a simple geometricform and exposed parapet wallwith typical curtain walls andperfect precision of detail.

University Bookshop The(1967) by Design GroupNigeria creates a very peacefula t m o s p h e r e . T h e m o s tpleasurable is the smallcourtyard with a stone wall onone side and representativestairs. Traditional buildingmaterials such as wood andstones used for wall finishesand balustrades classify thebuilding to the regional trend.The design is well adapted tothe weather . The windpenetrates through thebuilding across the openstaircase and through thebalcony which extends to forma kind of window to thesurrounding environment.

Department of NursingThe(1967) by Design GroupNigeria creates a very peacefula t m o s p h e r e . T h e m o s tpleasurable is the smallcourtyard with a stone wall onone side and representativestairs. Traditional buildingmaterials such as wood andstones used for wall finishesand balustrades classify thebuilding to the regional trend.The design is well adapted tothe weather . The windpenetrates through thebuilding across the openstaircase and through thebalcony which extends to forma kind of window to thesurrounding environment.

Department of Nursing


Department of Nursing.

University of Ibadan, Ibadan.Department of Nursing courtyard.Source: author’s photograph, 2004.

University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Department of Nursing. Source: author’sphotograph, 2004.

University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Department of Nursing courtyard. Source: author’sphotograph, 2004.


University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Source: author’sphotograph, 2004.

Department of Linguistic Arts.

Geology Department, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Source: author’s photograph,2004.


University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Trenchard Hall. Source: GHKarchives.

University of Ibadan, Ibadan. University Library. Source:GHK archives.

University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Student’s hostel. Source: author’s photograph,2004.

University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Source: author’s photograph, 2004.


University of Lagos (UNILAG)

The by James Cubitt andPartners consists of simple forms. The architectsdiversified the form by using different heightsand by projecting a semi-cylindrical form fromthe approach elevation. The structural pillars areprojected to the front of the elevation giving anillusion that they don’t carry the weight of thebuilding. The beauty of the building is furtherenhanced by the colour combination used onthe elevation.

Senate BuildingThe by James Cubitt andPartners consists of simple forms. The architectsdiversified the form by using different heightsand by projecting a semi-cylindrical form fromthe approach elevation. The structural pillars areprojected to the front of the elevation giving anillusion that they don’t carry the weight of thebuilding. The beauty of the building is furtherenhanced by the colour combination used onthe elevation.

Senate Building

The is a simple andelegant building that demonstrates the use ofappropriate technology. Although fully air-conditioned, it is also adequately well ventilatedand naturally lit.

Berger Conference Centre

Senate Building.

Panorama of the University from the 3rd Mainland Bridge.

Senate Building.Senate Building.


The by James Cubitt andPartners consists of simple forms. The architectsdiversified the form by using different heightsand by projecting a semi-cylindrical form fromthe approach elevation. The structural pillars areprojected to the front of the elevation giving anillusion that they don’t carry the weight of thebuilding. The beauty of the building is furtherenhanced by the colour combination used onthe elevation.

Senate Building

The is a simple andelegant building that demonstrates the use ofappropriate technology. Although fully air-conditioned, it is also adequately well ventilatedand naturally lit.

Berger Conference CentreThe is a simple andelegant building that demonstrates the use ofappropriate technology. Although fully air-conditioned, it is also adequately well ventilatedand naturally lit.

Berger Conference Centre

Berger Conference Centre.

Conference Centre.


The site of the (1978) imposeda lot of challenges on the architects GodwinHopwood Kuye. They used the sloping site in away that allows the penetration of the wind intoevery building achieving perfect crossventilation so much desired in this highly humidarea.

Science ComplexThe site of the (1978) imposeda lot of challenges on the architects GodwinHopwood Kuye. They used the sloping site in away that allows the penetration of the wind intoevery building achieving perfect crossventilation so much desired in this highly humidarea.

Science Complex

Faculty of Science Lecture Hall.

Faculty of Science.

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