dejavus:


Typical.

I have not said anything negative about adopting foreign designs neither have I suggested such, I was merely pointing out to easily gullible users ready to adopt a foreign design based on esthetics alone without considering functionality and I had a specific maybe not apparent example in mind when I made reference to the garage scenario but it obviously does not fit every case.

Constructive criticism has its merit rather than personal attacks.

And I practise in the UK by the way.

I don't care where you practice and I still stand by my statement.

You are a sham architect based strictly on the nonsense that you wrote.

EgunMogaji:


I don't care where you practice and I still stand by my statement.

You are a sham architect based strictly on the nonsense that you wrote.

Makes you feel good, doesn't it?

Each to their own, fortunately for you, the facade of the internet has given your likes the power of invincibility.

The Nairaland Architect/Construction/ Jury.

Enjoy your internet fame.

dejavus:

Typical.
I have not said anything negative about adopting foreign designs neither have I suggested such, I was merely pointing out to easily gullible users ready to adopt a foreign design based on esthetics alone without considering functionality and I had a specific maybe not apparent example in mind when I made reference to the garage scenario but it obviously does not fit every case.
Constructive criticism has its merit rather than personal attacks.
And I practise in the UK by the way.

You are right, but should always make provisions for diverse tastes in ur comments. Nigeria has a building culture code that is gradually being lost to those in diaspora. Example, the man has no business in the kitchen whether as a passage from his garage or as a dinning place just as he has minimal input in choice of kitchen furniture/equipment. The kitchen is usually bounded on either side by the store and the dinning. Overtime the garage develops a smell which u don't want in the kitchen, particularly the garage with old cars.

Congrat bro.

dejavus:


Makes you feel good, doesn't it?

Each to their own, fortunately for you, the facade of the internet has given your likes the power of invincibility.

The Nairaland Architect/Construction/ Jury.

Enjoy your internet fame.

The more you try to pass yourself off as enlightened the more you convince me that you're a cabbie in Brixton.

Foxtrot Oscar mate, go find your level.

44chux:


You are right, but should always make provisions for diverse tastes in ur comments. Nigeria has a building culture code that is gradually being lost to those in diaspora. Example, the man has no business in the kitchen whether as a passage from his garage or as a dinning place just as he has minimal input in choice of kitchen furniture/equipment. The kitchen is usually bounded on either side by the store and the dinning. Overtime the garage develops a smell which u don't want in the kitchen, particularly the garage with old cars.

My older brother owns an award winning architect firm here in Califirnia. He builds schools, prisons, government installations. I grew up exposed to architecture under him and have ideas about Nigeria and USA architecture.

My issue with the alleged Limey architect is the pompous architect knows best angle of his.

Some of us non architects that hires architects do have a brain and we know what we want as consumers.

I have direct access from garage into my house and next to my kitchen because that's what I want and what I'm exposed to for the past 30 years.

Any reasonable architect will listen to the client and work with the client and not become an overlord on the project.

Presenting to you, the TILCOR roofing tiles, made in New Zealand..........

If I send roofers to roof my house, be sure I will climb the roof later to count every sheet and even ensure they are the same and original, no space for cheating...........

The back of the sheet, and inside the roof........

Inside plastering around the dining, lounge areas.....

spyder880:
If I send roofers to roof my house, be sure I will climb the roof later to count every sheet and even ensure they are the same and original, no space for cheating...........

So how many sheets in all, and how many makes a sqm?

Hajji M.

Some outside plastering works.......

mufutau55:


So how many sheets in all, and how many makes a sqm?

Hajji M.

Oga, you wan put me for trouble? In fact, my calculator became faulty midway into the counting, about 2.5 makes a sqm Sir.

My porch overhang, getting the expert touch...........

spyder880:

You wan put me for trouble? In fact, my calculator became faulty midway into the counting, about 2.5 makes a sqm Sir.

LOL! Thanks.

Hajji M.

These guys are good...........

spyder880:
If I send roofers to roof my house, be sure I will climb the roof later to count every sheet and even ensure they are the same and original, no space for cheating...........

If I wrote this they'll attack me for being an Ijebu man

My long, double windows...............

And now, the roof.............

The side, please note that the frontal block columns were left un-plastered for a reason, so we can do some stone works design on it..........

EgunMogaji:

If I wrote this they'll attack me for being an Ijebu man

You will word yours differently.. you are not diplomatic enough.

Hajji M.

I will be taking a break from building this house, to save more money and continue, maybe later in the year. Thank you guys for coming around to encourage me as I did this, we shall surely return to work on this house, to do the finish works. God bless you all.

Welcome to my house,

EgunMogaji:


I don't care where you practice and I still stand by my statement.

You are a sham architect based strictly on the nonsense that you wrote.

I still wonder why you pick on every one especially ones who do not buy into your foreign ideas.

You insult people you actually have no idea who they are. You need to step back and have a look at yourself cause maybe you have a problem since its just becoming a daily affair with you insulting strangers. If you dont like his opinion, use simple non insultive words to say so. He doesnt need you approval before others find him a successful and a good architect. Why call him a sham when yourself is not a successful architect to criticize professionally? Is there no other way to make a point other than insults?

Last time you said to me you were always going to be above me. After seeing you engage several faceless people on NL, i am beginning to think you are mentally above everyone. That means one thing, that being above everyone is abnormal and may require a psychiatrist. I see you as someone who has no control over himself, that calls for help. I wish i knew someone in you family so i can advice them to stage an intervention on your behalf.

mufutau55:


You will word yours differently.. you are not diplomatic.

Hajji M.

Damnit - my reputation preceded me

adanny01:


I still wonder why you pick on every one especially ones who do not buy into your foreign ideas.

You insult people you actually have no idea who they are. You need to step back and have a look at yourself cause maybe you have a problem since its just becoming a daily affair with you insulting strangers. If you dont like his opinion, use simple non insultive words to say so. He doesnt need you approval before others find him a successful and a good architect. Why call him a sham when yourself is not a successful architect to criticize professionally? Is there no other way to make a point other than insults?

Last time you said to me you were always going to be above me. After seeing you engage several faceless people on NL, i am beginning to think you are mentally above everyone. That means one thing, that being above everyone is abnormal and may require a psychiatrist. I see you as someone who has no control over himself, that calls for help. I wish i knew someone in you family so i can advice them to stage an intervention on your behalf.

You're a non entity that is beneath me, crawl back under the rock that you've been sulking.

I don't have your time and especially on Spyders thread

spyder880:
I will be taking a break from building this house, to save more money and continue, maybe later in the year. Thank you guys for coming around to encourage me as I did this, we shall surely return to work on this house, to do the finish works. God bless you all.

Welcome to my house,

Very well executed my Chairman

All this your saving money ehn.

My Oga, so far value?

Am happy for you someday me sef go build my own, Baba God i dey beg oooo

EgunMogaji:


You're a non entity that is beneath me, crawl back under the rock that you've been sulking.

I don't have your time and especially on Spyders thread

Expected and predictable.

spyder880:
I will be taking a break from building this house, to save more money and continue, maybe later in the year. Thank you guys for coming around to encourage me as I did this, we shall surely return to work on this house, to do the finish works. God bless you all.
Welcome to my house,

Splendid. Beautiful roof. You have done well. God will surely provide...

Hajji M.

EgunMogaji:


Damnit - my reputation preceded me

mufutau55:


Splendid. Beautiful roof. You have done well. God will surely provide...

Hajji M.

It is a beautiful roof.

Oga Spyder, I beg softly softly o. You are setting a standard that'll be too hard for we your students to match

I don't expect any less though. In Yoruba we have a saying, "the person wey go give us shirt to wear, we go first look him body to see what he's wearing"

EgunMogaji:

It is a beautiful roof.
Oga Spyder, I beg softly softly o. You are setting a standard that'll be too hard for we your students to match
I don't expect any less though. In Yoruba we have a saying, "the person wey go give us shirt to wear, we go first look him body to see what he's wearing"

You nailed it.... now if I only have enough money......

Hajji M.