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heilige:If you have to ask then you can't afford me. Each of my designs is like a child I gave birth to. But honestly, I choose my clients just as much as they choose their Architect. All my previous clients have been very personable, and I have refused to design for some so-called Super Stars in the U.S. Not everything has a price afterall. ![]() |
heilige:If you sabi names of some clients wey I don design for maybe you go fit understand. If you wan join that category, you must pay well well. Money talks, #%#@@# walks |
And where will you get the workers with the expertise to properly lay the bricks? And let me ask you another question, How many linear feet or meters of grout will be generated using brick instead of larger Concrete Masonry Units? How does this translate into the cost of cement in Nigeria v/s costs in the UK? I just wish people will stop being too smart and rather ask questions, so they can learn. |
heilige:Let me give you some guides here for free, (18MX36M)-(Side setback and Front and rear setback)= for a Bungalow with 4 Bedrooms? and to make it worse, an indoor pool too? Man, you gotta be kidding. Meanwhile, sorry I don't design for everybody. My clientelle is strictly exclusive, lol |
I just want to thank you guys for the information supplied here. Usually, red brick is used as facing and finish material in the US. The process of trying to build structurally by doing double rows with an air gap may be too costly today. There are thermal advantages though. Please confirm the usual use of them in Nigeria. It is great to know that I can do my usual brick and stucco combination in Nigeria as well. Thanks. |
Thanks for the response. Will check it out. You may want to check my website for floorplans that you like and we may could work something out for you to Nigerianize one. http://www.architecturaldefinitions.com. Click on the gallery link above to view some 3D renderings. Otherwise, goodluck with your project. |
heilige:I sure hope all Architects in Naija can draw. Hmm, It will be interesting to meet one who can't draw. In anycase, it might be a little better if we encourage the Brethren rather than put them down. Please tell me where you can find the burnt clay roof tiles that you mentioned. I'd be interested in being able to get them. Are you trying to do a Spanish Hiacenda or a Mediterranean style? I'll warn you, It will be costly. Goodluck |
What was known as modern in the 70s now sticks out like sore thumbs. But the traditional appeal that you call Atlanta style has proven to stay everlasting. When properly done, it stays timeless. However, the DC Solar home you pointed to is a very nice one. However, Solar in Nigeria makes sense only on the electric generation sense. An exception may be in using it to heat water which can also be converted to electric energy. The challenge with your project is in the size of the Land for the number of Units desired. Keep in mind that there are certain requirements that will need to be met as well. Such as adequate parking that will cover the needs of all the units involved. A Recreation area will also be necessary to help tie the units into a community. After poring over these and many sketches later, a couple of schemes were developed and the site survey was scaled to within 10 m2 of what is shown as the area size. This is where everything starts. A comprehensive and viable circulation pattern that works well with the fact that this development has garages. There are some considerations that you have not made that will be apparent once you see things laid out to scale. As always said; "A picture speaks a thousand words. Will not post it here for obvious reasons, but I am sure you will concur on the scheme when you see it. The other one requires more space than the Land allows. Call me when you're ready. |
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Here's the rendering of the one that I developed for Ajah:
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What are you buying? LOl, I am posting these up for a client to look at to inspire their project. Kinda personal ![]() |
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Hi: Here are some inspirational pictures that you could look at. Will see you Mon or Tues.
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Pov-Ray is an excellent fast, and free ray tracing software. You can get more information and download at http://www.povray.org/ |
ajileko:Se o ri iwo Bobo yi, mo ma to fun e ni ise pupo ti o ma keep e very busy. Ise ti o ri se ni o nfa ki o ma gbe eru eleru si ori. Sa rora duro ni stand-by, mo ma to pe e ki o wa ba mi s'ise. |
ajileko:So Blocks in Naija are 18 inches when International standards are 15-5/8 inches. Na everything original for Naija. By the way Ajileko, why didn't you come up with this before? Why are you always trying to supercede or override ideas that others come up with? Na wa for you oh. The guy just dey try help, he no come compete with you. That competitive spirit in you might just be a lil tard too strong. |
Oborozo:This why I am now planning to get back out of Naija. |
wirinet:A lot of us are struggling right now but it will be well. Glad to know that we are still cool. Cheers. |
wirinet:Haba na fight? Me no dey follow do or die oh. Hey man, in civilized societies, we may disagree on singule particular issues, but we still get up after discussions and go out for beers. I am not your enemy, please ooohhh. In regards to "where your state of mind is; It was in reference to my suspicion of you also having "chopped" your share. Abi you no see chop for there? ![]() By the way, I have friends that are Senators and members of the house. I tackle them about chopping playfully, but they are still my friends oh. |
wirinet:Is this really the law in Nigeria? That's weird because in America, any officer can initiate investigation against his Boss if he had evidence, and can get an arrest warrant issued by the District Attorney for him. Also, any citizen of the United States can place anyone suspected of criminal activities under citizen's arrest pending the arrival of Police officers. Na wa for naija oh. By the way, i have nothing against you personally, and we are indeed still cool. You have a right to your political perspective, just as I have a right to claim you are part of the chop-chop society, lol. |
wirinet:I am sorry brother, but your case clearly lacks any form of logic and all your statements allude to the fact that you have been personally affected by Ribadu's actions. The whole world cannot be blind about what Ribadu achieved. Our legislators began to talk seriously about due process and even went after BPE and privatization, accusing them of graft. Do you hear our legislators discussing anything about due process or other issues of fairness right now? Are contracts not simply shared in-house? has graft not increased? Is anything merit based now or only about how connected you are? Please wake up from your slumber and do not think nairaland is a place where you can bamboozle the average uneducated Nigerian. There are far too many intellects here that will shut-down your baseless argument and call you out for where your state of mind is. |
Oh, One more thing, Solutions after the fact of all this overbuilding will be very expensive, and may include tunneling. Can you believe that I have seen many gutters being built down valleys and back uphill without any pipes to move the water at the bottom? Like these contractors think water will also flow uphill, lol. Keep your eyes open and you will find many like that in Lagos. I just shake my head when I see these and hope that one day, we will overcome. About the project that I was suggesting, It is very doable for me, but it will surely be a disaster for an idea thief. |
Ikeja GRA to Opebi, Have you been spotting the issues? I'll wait for your analysis, but don't give it all away. Talked codedly.
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See the trough that cuts between Maryland and Ojota, which continues to surround Opebi?
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See where all the water from Fadeyi and most of Anthony goes?
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Can you see the basins clearly?
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My Target area NE of this picture
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do you see how those catchment areas (flood zones) cut across Ikorodu Road?
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But honestly, I choose my clients just as much as they choose their Architect. All my previous clients have been very personable, and I have refused to design for some so-called Super Stars in the U.S. Not everything has a price afterall. 
for a Bungalow with 4 Bedrooms? and to make it worse, an indoor pool too? Man, you gotta be kidding. Meanwhile, sorry I don't design for everybody. My clientelle is strictly exclusive, lol