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Cough cough!

This one is kinda tough though but we gat to do what we gat to do.

DUNKA:
please which is better one (1) 10,000 liter water tank or two (2) 5,000 liter tanks supposing space is not an constraint.

I’ll do two (2) 5,000 liters tank instead of a single 10,000 liters.

The time it takes to fill up a 10000 liter is more and the risk of failure is higher.

emmadejust:
How is it gonna be lifted up

Very easy. Just wait for it.

Proposal vs Construction

>>> neoclassical architecture by Baron Architects

rmx:
Very nice

What style is this

Neoclassical Architecture Style

XL6 Trillion | Atrium House

>> Steel Trusses

#AITRoofingProject by Hslbroker2 and Mountmoriah

For the Saint Diordavies’ | Anti-Flat Roof Geng

Nice curb appeal is the hallmark of this countryhome.

Want more? Check me out on kobocity.com



We design great homes. It’s not cheap though.
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@diordavies I’m playing your vibe now o

Footstradamus:
The size and shape of the window openings scream casement

Exactly. If it’s wider, sliding or projected with fixed can work.

diordaves:
Of all the structures na this one be house that is a HOME. The kerb appeal is warm, well crafted, sincere and full of character that will stand the test of time like a good evergreen song wey no dey fade. Reminds me so much of Ikoyi colonial houses.

The others are just lazy, brutalist and cold commercial disposition masquerading as a home with absolutely no character that will stand the test of time.

Well, ancient and modern: some like in the pot three days old.

We know. He don do

One thing you’ll agree with me is “Building masterpiece like this requires great expertise. It’s not in the class of “slap and fix construction”

Erums:
Fence work has been done halfway with blocks,agte columns also, already erected,

Ok.. How can I guarantee the durability and capability of the stone dust block, these manufacturers seems not to be trust worthy...

Boss Pls recommend

I’ll make contact with some of the guys that supply our projects (Government Residential schemes) in Abeokuta and revert.

They make blocks to specification

Erums:
OH my God.. I already purchased 30tonne granite on site... I wasnt informed of the option of stone dust block, because i would have loved to bypass the wahala that comes with erecting columns.. This is all just for the parapet.....

What can be done now?

You can still use the granite for the foundation work. You’ll also need it for other concrete works in the house

- lintels and beams
- septic tank and inspection chambers
- fence work
- gate columns
- compound flooring


Cavity wall is the wall that divide your flats.

Those who waited in January when cement was 2900 will struggle to buy now that the price is pegged at 3500 - 4,000

Delay is dangerous.

Erums:
It's a bungalow... A twin flat, 3bedroom & 2bedrrom...

Again, I plan to do parapet on it... Whats the minimum amount of columns I can have?

You’ll need up to 200 bags for a twin flat.

Introduce columns at every corner of the house and the cavity wall. That should be about 12 columns.

You can share your building plan though for assessment and recommendation.

Considering the rising cost of building materials, I’d suggest you do precast parapet to save on cost and achiever something good on low budget.

Since you’re building in Abeokuta, get good Sandcrete block (100% stonedust) and forget about having columns.

Ensure your external walls are 9inches block in case you want to go cheap on blocks.

sgtponzihater1:
Nice one. How did that go. Did they build the cabinets, and import for it to be assembled by Nigerians?

That’s exactly what we did.

I sent them the as-built floor plan. They designed the cabinets and shared the cabinet plan with me and the client. We approved and the cabinets were shipped down to Nigeria and assembled by locals.

Everything came with assembly instruction.

Erums:
Veterans in the house, goodmorning sir,

With the price of cement, I was suppose to commenced my project next, all materials on ground except cement...

Whats your best advice, shiuld I proceed and get cement at this price?
Should I pend the project?

Are we expecting any decrease in prices in few weeks?

Pls advice...

Im currently having a vendor who sells for 3500,

Would it be wise to get like 150bags and store it for use?

Please advice

Buy and think of other areas to save cost.

Nigeria is on autopilot. Don’t expect any price fall on any of the building materials happening.

I don’t blame those who hike the prices. I blame the incompetent people at the helm of power.

Wishing you goodluck in your project.

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If you project is a bungalow, 150 bags of cement will take you far.

If it’s a duplex, buy up to 250 bags that can take you up to the first floor slab level.

Once again, think of ways to cut down your cost without compromising quality.

sgtponzihater1:
This contact doesn't look like Nigeria though

It’s all good. I work with international brands too.

We do collaborate on projects. I’ve once worked with Wickes to design 5 kitchen cabinet for a multi-dwelling project here in Nigeria.

chidi4eze:
Okay
Thanks

If you need a sure plug for a very strong casement window with embedded burglar proof, I’d suggest you check out emmadejust on nairaland and kobocity.com.

chidi4eze:
Thanks
Please, how strong are the burglaries that come with these windows?

They’re strong but can be made stronger based on your budget.

uncleteeh:
Well, you are right partially.
But budget too is a great determinant of an excellent design.
Most clients work on low budget, some just wanna escape the rigour of being tenants.
The country is just not encouraging nor helping any sector.
None the less, change is essential.

I agree completely that clients determine our design principles BUT we need to steward them towards modernity and functionality.

House shouldn’t just be a four wall.

Our designs should have empathy for our users if we want to retain and attract new clients. So Im not always afraid to infuse new patterns when legacy patterns aren’t working well regardless of who the client is (kobokobo or trilliontrillion).

chidi4eze:
Good morning
Please what kind of windows would you suggest for this building. Location is Port Harcourt

Casement Window

uncleteeh:
Well, you are right partially.
But budget too is a great determinant of an excellent design.
Most clients work on low budget, some just wanna escape the rigour of being tenants.
The country is just not encouraging nor helping any sector.
None the less, change is essential.

I woke up this morning to a request by a client to inspire him the best of naija build in contemporary and vernacular architecture.

More inspiration and best of naija architecture on kobocity.com

Change is inevitable. It’ll be unkind to those unprepared.

#ChangingLandscape

bixton:
I think the proper name should be Aluminum claddings on fascia/soffits. Some use a form of light pan and weld the joinings of the cladding underneath.

Fascia cover

Erums:
Can you send me the dismantled pieces, so I see how it looks b4 installation

Your location pls?

Erums:
Pls give me the sum. Total of this

N135,000 excluding transport to your location.

* Note - you’re to provide scaffold or ladder for the installer.

Erums:
Cost of ding this for a 3bedroom flat with 60 linear meter

Total Area + Overlapping = 70 linear metre
Cost per linear metre = N1,500

Total Cost of Fascia Cover (excldg Labour) - N105,000


Labour (excldg cost of scaffold/ladder) - N30,00

Erums:
I love this idea.. Bt is it cost effective.. Whats de cost difference from precast?

It’s way cheaper than all other types of parapet in the market and it can be retouched or you can actually change the color.

It’s kobocity’s answer to kobocitizens’ champagne taste on a lacasera budget

No be all of us dey build for Lekki

Kobocity: Kobokobo Alternative To Parapet

Check out this beautiful yet affordable aluminum parapet design on a self builder project on kobocity.com




https://www.kobocity.com/d/80-first-time-owner-builder

KolaShangOne:
On this issue of windows..

4x4 windows are very boring,.. stopped using them since last year..

Pic: Windows we used few days ago..

Nice!

@hamtabfawaz

Pls dm me.

+2348023429 122

bobkezel:
Be laughing me na. You don't know things are hard.

I’m actually not laughing.

I understand the situation around but don’t get intimidated by the big stuffs you see out there.

You can actually achieve something similar on a low budget build.

If you can’t afford EBM or Transom, you can go for grey imported aluminum and achieve almost the same look on a low budget.


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Let me give you an example.

Pic 1 - This was supposed to be the look of my office.

Pic 2 - I know the reality didn’t match my dream so I decided to remodel it into something with a modern feel

Pic 3&4 - The difference is in the design. The burglar proof gate and the sliding glass door installed cost almost the same amount as the white door and the window I installed.

Good design is not always about cost. It is in how good a designer is.

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I know some folk will like the before pics to the after images. This is just for me

bobkezel:
They are following their lekki bandwagon(mindset) , we are following our kobo kobo bandwagon(mindset). I won't be stressed.
Moreover there are lots of casement window builds in lekki.
I can post pictures too but I no get mb.