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nzeaji:
COOL!!!!

VEEEERY TIGHT, BUT I HOPE YOU'LL NOT BE PUTTING CHIMNEYS.

Thanks, And no there won't be chimneys, but an Astronomy dome might not be a bad idea.

seun001:
am sure the poster will not come cheap cos he is one hell of a name dropper.but fantastic designs mehn.had already decided julius berger will do for a dream house of my own but i see i need to research more.fantastic and out of this world designs.

I don't really blame you for your choice of Julius Berger. They are among a very limited few that can put up a decent structure and finishes. But watchout for the team that my group will put together. We should give them a run for their money. You may wish you jumped in early.  Thanks for the compliments though.

Pennywise:
I am simply excited with responses from Larez and other archis on this thread which is becoming sth of a resource material on building designs. May I advise that the thread title be changed to a more conservative 'Contemporary architectural designs relevant to Nigeria'.

Not long ago I tried to gain inspiration by looking at building designs (duplices) on the net. Most of the ones I saw (predominantly US realty) just didnt cut it for me.Other archis should not be bashful about showcasing their own ideas on this thread and forum.

Peeps who think it would amount to dragging architecture in the mud should wake up. Doctors started (or at least made famous) this no advert policy. But right now you have fertility shop pamphlets every where soliciting IVF. The proffessional body can do well to define what constitutes an advertisement. A lot of these bodies just have a phrase in their constitution that is open to all manners of interpretation. Sharing ideas in a public forum like this, is in no way akin to taking out a slot on radio, TV or the print media.

If architects truly want to regulate their practice they can start by ensuring that members remain faithful to their profession and not become building contractors which most of them are in Nigeria.

Your idea is fantastic. may I suggest that you make it more about 'Building Design and Technologies'. This way we can discuss and write articles about better and more efficient systems Cheers.

Pennywise:
American houses I have noticed are uniquely different for their obsession with basement and attics.Not a bad idea to introduce same to Nigerian built houses.Why are our architects not thinking along that line.

B.T.W truly great designs you have there larez

fadconsult:
my guy, why u dey try do advert 4 nairaland is against Nigerian Institue Architect code of conduct,be warned

Here comes bad belle.  I was wondering when I was going to see that. Please identify the advert. In anycase, I am neither a part of nor I am currently interested in your Institute or their rules. My focus in Nigeria is in building/developing. I am sure that you will gladly take my drawings and get all the approvals necessary for me to build. I'll rather stay out of your politics. Abi you no go take contract if I give you? Oh, by the way, even while I am in Nigeria, I still design projects for my clients in the USA

MakeItRain:
Because of all the controversies the PHANTOM has been declared SOLD SOLD SOLD to a fellow nairalander by name-MakeItRain.But still pictures on naija soil wouldl be uploaded (feb14).
@Enforcer
I dont give a damm about VINS my boys just bring in the cars for me and sometimes for fun i do the buying myself.
And just to clear everybodies doubt i'll sell only 2cars(09 honda's advertised) at very cheap rates and quit.Just arrived Nigeria today.

goshen360:
The designs are so lovely and nice to behold, i guess they will sell in nigeria. Dont be discouraged by what people say, pls go ahead with your objectives. There is enough market for good and nice concept of ideas such as you have.

oyb:
offtopic:

i think you need one of those genuine APC surge arresters 13A extensions
also - what brand of generator are you using? - you may need someone to check the genertors AVR (automatic voltage regulator)
finally, I'd recommend that you buy mercury stabilizers and mercury/APC UPS. most stabilizers in nigeria re imitation products. as long as you buy a genuine mercury stabilizer, you should be okay, as it comes with an integral over/undervoltage cut off. connect the stabilizer first, then the ups, then the APC surge arrester extension.


most nigerians will not agree with you on that for the following reasons:

nigerian police have a non existent repsonse time - we are all on our own if the armed robbers come knocking
the employess of most of these 'security outfits' are sorry to say graduates who have not been able to get jobs. there is a great risk of them supplying your info to robbers
cameras etal run on power , which is epileptic

of course, the fortress construction thing is in its own way, futile. armed robbers(known in the US as home invaders) can actually inform you ahead of time that 'they are coming' and that you should 'prepare the ground for them'

i don't know how much paper our celebrities have - i think your niche market is CEOs and erm. . . politicians( no harm in getting some our money back. .  )

ZUBY77:
well, i must tell you the likes of bill gates and warren buffets don't live in Nigeria.
Any one who have enough money to buy this kind of house in Nigeria will definitely by the house outside Nigeria, atleast for now. Dont count on it selling this art in Nigeria for now. I know we have a lot of rich people there but the issue is whether they feel secured enough to live in this kind of castle if located in Lagos,

my advice, design something less castelic

My Man, there are only about 2 homes posted that you may begin to describe as that. Have you been around Ikoyi (Dolphin Estate), Lekki, and Banana Island? Have you seen Lots being advertised for 500 Million Naira plus right here in this forum? I am amazed at the type of money being thrown around in Nigeria. There is a Rolls Royce Phantom being advertised here for 1/2 Million Dollars. In the most Expensive Areas of Atlanta Georgia, you rarely see a lot over 3 Million Dollars. I don't know where it comes from but there is a lotta cash out there, and if they have class and want class, I'll show them how to get CLASS in their livestyle

topup:
[color=#008855]Thanks for your response, I have learnt quite a bit from it, if you are Nigerian, I would just like to just give you a pat on the back for making progress

Architecture is constantly changing and evolving and we must keep pushing it, I myself really admire American design, but I just guess I have an urge to desire to see Nigerian architecture, that we can be proud of. That reflects the environment, the materials, climate etc. .

Now, this can be done through making alterations on existing successful houses or the hard way, through research and trial and error.

I guess I am craving for something that is truly original, not just original to the location, but original on a global scale.
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I am definitely a Nigerian and recently embraced that factor strongly. About your craving, Let me know when you need a home designed and your parameters, then I will give you the 'wow' factor that you seek. I am glad that we are in agreement though.

Sisi Jinx:
I love it!!!!!

This is because you have taste . Thank you

JJYOU:
your dream hope is good. as someone said you have to think of security. too many space/ columns anyone can hide at the back. i would like to see what you do with the inside too.

seun please help this to front page we must begin to think outside the box. well done brother. i hope the media guys do this justice too

Thanks Bro. I feel you on the security issue, but my take about resolving the issue of security does not lie in turning homes into prisons. Strong Perimeter security supported with cameras and electronic surveillance systems will be my response. Most people who can afford this lifestyle can afford to pay for the employment of security folks to handle the issue. This in a way forces them to put some of their money into employment.

kabraw:
Zorro,
Just curious but since your hauling company is based at the quarry site,dont you have enough job to keep you busy?Are you looking for a long term contract to supply granite to a construction site for say 1 year.Let me know.

saintvalx:
On the average, how much would these designs cost?

sugabelly:
Here's the thing. Every country is known for among other things, its unique architecture. Nigeria must be the same. It is the height of tastelessness to have Nigeria dotted with American looking houses. No doubt you are a good architect, but your current architecture is inappropriate for Nigeria. I don't know about you but I DO NOT want my country to be a clone of an American suburb. If I were you I would do research on Nigerian traditional architecture and then put your skills to good use by developing modern twists on our traditional buildings.

That's what would sell.

topup:
[color=#008855]I think the houses in the OP are really beautiful however, I just don't believe they are doing Nigeria justice. I understand that the goal is to give people what they want, and to fill the demand in the market, however, all it seems developers are doing is taking something that works somewhere else and placing it in Nigeria, Nigeria is not America, and though we admire America for certain things, its architecture being one of them, I just don't believe that we are doing justice to Nigeria. Looking at the pictures, they mean nothing to me, they do not provoke any emotional response, other than, "that looks nice" and I don't connect with the building as it does not connect with its surroundings.  Materials which we could harvest and use which are home grown are thrown aside for bricks and mortar, which have never been native to our country.

I think it is very important for every country to have its unique and distinct character. Those buildings could be anywhere, they are not unique to Nigeria. Why try and replicate an American neighbourhood in Nigeria, surely if people wanted gated communities they would just visit the authetic place?

By focusing on bring out the best of Nigerian design, we can begin to define our own architecture, by researching into what people really want we can continue to develop from the traditional houses and rooms.

There's nothing saying we have to copy what others are doing, so why don't we be inventive for once?
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oyb:
whatever you do. . .don't take up work with mike adenuga. . .

i hear that alot of his happy birthday ads in the papers are really appeals 'pay us our money'

its a whole diff ballgame out here

bilms:
the product u display here is not any problem, we can produce it by God's grace

oyb:
first off, standard billing practices do not apply in nigeria. your firm may bill in hours etal, but you will be hard pressed to find any clients in nigeria that will stand for that. nad this includes big customers like mobil, etal. i should know - i worked in a consulting firm for a year.

as to executing projects, most contractors do not have capital, so they execute projects with bank loans. which often leads to problems, as clients ofetn do not pay on time. as to chasing your money in the courts, well litigation isnt big in nigeria.

its always advisable to collect a significant portion of your fees upfront. this is especially true if u're running govt projects. continuity practically does not exist in the nigerian environment.

nigerians do not value 'book learning' and there's this conception that the technicians/artisans are the ones that 'know the work'