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# Project B U Ì K È

A contemporary 2 bedrooms Residence

barakah:
Dear Engineers in the house,

....And lovers of beautiful building designs too.

On the issue of installing parapet for structures, i see alot of parapet designs that look relatively alike and common these days.

1) What does the parapet actually do?
2) If you must install, what determines your choice of design?
3) What do you think about the two (2) samples in the attached pictures?

Kindly assist with responses.

This is an interesting question.

One small clarification : the houses you attached are concrete fascia’s rather than parapet walls. We often interchange this term in Nigeria.

1. What does a parapet wall do?
A parapet is a wall that extends above the roof level, often concealing a roof, Those walls we normally have around a hidden roof

A concrete fascia, is simply a projecting roof edge like the building picture you attached. it provides a finished appearance and can help protect the wall from rain, Your roof tip/edge rest on it, it is attached to the wall and then projects some distance away from the wall. Hence causes rain water fall off away from the building wall. Generally and before before that what we all call Fascia board and those times we just use timber, but today we can aluminium, fibre cement board or concrete.

2. Must you install one?
No, it is a design choice. You can select the fascia material that suits your building, but most importantly budget and appearance is the major determinant. However most people use concrete.

I will attach our construction picture, you will notice the concrete fascia reinforcement links (stirrups) is connected directly to the roof beam. That will simply allow the concrete fascia to transfer its loads to the supporting roof beam properly.

What determines the design?
The external shapes is largely an aesthetic decision guided by your architect’s design or who is building for you. However, the structural support, construction is important

3. What do we think of the two options?

This is where BIM and 3D visualisation come in. A design that looks excellent on one building may not suit another. Visualising different options before construction helps you compare options and make informed decisions before spending a kobo.

I hope this helps.

Attached images:

Pic 1: Concrete fascia detail from our construction project.
Pic 2: A Building design we did featuring a parapet wall.
Pic 3: A Building design we did featuring a concrete fascia.
Pic 4: A Building design We did featuring a cement board fascia.

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# Project B U Ì K È

A contemporary 2 bedrooms Residence

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Project Name : CT IV Residence
Client : Nairalander
3 bedrooms duplex
1/2 plot (300 square meters)


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# Project B U Ì K È

A contemporary 2 bedrooms Residence

Project #B U Ì K É

A Contemporay 2 bedroom bungalow

Our Client wanted something timeless and contemporary

Features
Living Room
Dinning
Kitchen
Power Room
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Bedroom + Walk in closet

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A Proposed 4 bedrooms private residence design

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Phayie:
Thank you.
Are you an engineer, what is your location, and could you provide a preliminary cost estimate for its completion?

We run a design and build firm in Lagos.

It’s difficult to give a meaningful cost estimate from the survey plan alone. Once a concept design is available, a reliable preliminary estimate can be prepared.

If you’re yet to engage an architect, feel free to send me a PM or WhatsApp 08027314343.

Phayie:
Thank you so much for the detailed analysis. If I go with 2 units of 3 bedrooms, will there still be enough space for parking 2 cars per unit? Please note that I can only build a bungalow on the plot

Yes
It’s achievable

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A proposed 6 bedrooms private residence, sitting on a 400square meters land space.

Two things stood out in this masterpiece, The in- corporation of a private lift and large open terrace at the roof top.

Designed and viz by us CharisDESIGNS

Phayie:
Could you please provide guidance on the optimal investment strategy for this land size? Specifically, I am evaluating the potential returns and feasibility of developing either one two-bedroom and one three-bedroom unit, two three-bedroom units, or three two-bedroom units

From the dimensions shown (approximately 540m² with a road-facing frontage of about 25m),


1. Two 3-bedroom units: This is the option I’d recommend if your goal is maximum long-term value. Three-bedroom units generally attract families, command higher rents, but it favours some locations over another

2. One 3-bedroom + One 2-bedroom A balanced option if you want to appeal to different income groups while keeping construction costs moderate.

3. Three 2-bedroom units This can generate more rental income in some locations, but you’ll need to carefully consider parking.

4. Mini flats: if your plot is located in a location where the higher demograph of people staying there are young people, I do suggest this

I’ve designed similar developments on even smaller plots, including compact 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom apartments that maximize space without compromising functionality. I’ll attach a few completed design concepts below for idea

Pics 1: 8 units of mini flats on a similar plot
Pics 2 : 1 unit of 2 bedrooms, + 4 units of mini flats + self contain
Pics 3 : 3 bedrooms duplex + 4 units of mini flats

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chairmanawe:
Sir, I need the contact of the person that did the stone cladding. Pm sir

Good day
The attached image is a 3D design and visualization we did for the project not the actual building yet

Designed and viz CharisDESIGNS

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This project started with a call from a returning client. We had already designed rental apartments for this same plot, but he changed his mind.

“I want my own duplex,” he said, “but I don’t want tenant wahala.”

His priority wasn’t cost—it was privacy. He wanted to enjoy his home while still earning rental income.

On a narrow site, that meant rethinking the entire layout. We designed a solution with separate entrances for the owner and tenants, giving both privacy while keeping everything under one roof.

Sharing this for people that has narrow plots

This project started with a call from a returning client (Nairalander). We had already designed rental apartments for this same plot, but he changed his mind.

“I want my own duplex,” he said, “but I don’t want tenant wahala.”

His priority wasn’t cost, it was privacy. He wanted to enjoy his home while still earning rental income.

On a narrow site, that meant rethinking the entire layout. We designed a solution with separate entrances for the owner and tenants, giving both privacy while keeping everything under one roof.


See our contemporary design thread for more view of the project

https://www.nairaland.com/8146564/smart-stylish-contemporary-architectural-concepts/2#up

A proposed 4 bedrooms bungalow plan
Location: oyo state Nigeria
Land size : 450sqr. M