History


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X-71sPEPwg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJxYMscRBz8

Wole Soyinka on her history!


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The new freedom park museum

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Before I continue. These images were brought courtesy of Sky scrapper city, Tbite, Rossike and Gareth among others!

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Fashola and Soyinka at Freedom park festival



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Late Sir Ahmado Bello, Late sage Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Late Dr. Nnamdi Azikwe (from left to right)

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@Jason123

Is that the only park in Lagos?

I think they need to build more around Lagos.

Lovely pictures and videos.

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Na who say better thing no dey Naija? Thats it for now guys!

Proposed catholic church in Lagos!

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It will be located in Lekki (as usual! )

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Whilst DOS Architects’ winning design for the Catholic Church of Transfiguration in Nigeria may appear very contemporary, it is intrinsically based on traditional principles of traditional Catholic Church design. As such, the main congregation Hall features a Latin cross above the Organ and altar; the hall has a nave and two aisles at each side which are all coincident with the main axis of the Church; a Latin Cross has been placed on the highest point of the Church’s structure, which it is hoped will become an icon for the city of Lekki and Lagos as a whole.

The project consists of an organic skin which, in one single gesture, becomes the roof and external walls of the Church, with the intention of enveloping and protecting the Congregation within. The main access is placed in the narrowest and lowest part of the building and leads into a spectacular entrance foyer, from which the visitor has views and clear access to both floors of the Church.

The main staircase in the entrance foyer divides the Church into two halves which are visually linked by the large atrium that traverses the building. The funnel effect within the entrance foyer reinforces the huge scale of the main Congregation Hall and the Chapel of Perpetual Adoration to either side. The main spaces for prayer have been designed to be peaceful, awe inspiring, and full of joy whilst also allowing the worshippers full and uninterrupted views of the Altar. The impressive glazed facades on both the East and western axis of the Church provide natural lighting and emphasise the height and scale of both areas of worship.

Set to be a prominent feature of the Lekki skyline, DOS Architects’ design for the Catholic Church of Transfiguration conclusively meets the brief set out by competition organisers. The aesthetically functional design will comfortably seat a 2,000 congregation in a naturally-lit, well-ventilated interior, offering excellent acoustics and a clear view of the altar for all worshippers with no obstructive columns. Additionally, a mother-care/crèche area for 30 people provides a community-focused approach, with a clear glass partition to enable parents to continue their worship uninterrupted with a direct view of their children.

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28/07/10 George, Edinburgh
Great project! I truly hope it gets built!
Will be an instant Icon for the city of Lagos (which is in dire need of some architectural icons!!)

bittyend: @Jason123

Is that the only park in Lagos?

I think they need to build more around Lagos.

Lovely pictures and videos.

1) Muri Okunola (Clover Leaf) Park, Victoria Island

2) Gani Fawehinmi (Freedom) Park, Ojota

3) MKO Abiola Garden, Ojota

4) Beko Ransome-Kuti Garden, Anthony Village

5) Professor Ayodele Awojobi Park, Onike, Yaba.

To name a few.

bittyend: @Jason123

Is that the only park in Lagos?

I think they need to build more around Lagos.

Lovely pictures and videos.

Certainly not! I just love seeing Nigeria develop. Lagos is a city where WE can all be proud of as Nigerians! (there are other cities coming up like PH, Enugu,Ogun, Onitcha and Warri among others)

Ooh! Nigeria's own Mount Rushmore!!!

How come everything is always "Proposed"? For the past how many years now. . .Na so so Proposed this, Proposed that we have been seeing, when will they move to delivery??!!

Lovely pictures!!!

They need to spread the developments to other parts of Lagos. And clear the slums..

kk

Na wa for Nairaland server!

White Gorilla project!

Whats the use?