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After the validation of the proposed 3D by the sponsor and the parish priest, we had to wait a couple of days to be commissioned.

On the 24th of September 2020, we took possession of the site, started with the following activities.
1. Clearing of grasses around the site.
2. Uprooting of shrubs.
3. Procurement of Materials: Sharp sand, cement, Reinforcement bars, wood, shovels, headpans, nails etc.

On the 25th, work started proper, with the cracking of the old lintels and column positions. The removal of the old lintel would help us elevate the foundation by adding more courses of blocks and redoing a new lintel. We made provision for a total of 13 columns with 16mm bars.

Picture: showing the remodelled 3D.

I was going through my PC and stumbled on a project we did in the time past, I decided it was worth sharing here.
Stay in touch as I take you through.

PROJECT CHARTER
1. Title: Remodeling and completion of Chapel of EUCHARISTIC ADORATION.
2. Location: Isiala Mbano, Imo state.
3. Objective: provision of a place of adoration.
4. Deliverables: Remodelled design, Carcass.
5. Preassigned resources: water, storage space.
6. High level cost: #2,500,000
7. Schedule: not imposed
8. Scope: Redesigning, Elevating the substructure, Earth filling, casting of the mass concrete, Roofing, Plastering.
9. Stakeholders: Sponsor, Clergymen, layfaithfuls, workmen.

The execution of this project actually spanned from October 2020 to April 2021 (Dedicated on the 26th of April 2021 by his Lordship)

Introduction.

A worthy son of the community who recently buried his dearest father was appreciative of the role the Church played in the successful burial of his late Dad, As a result he thought it wise to give back to the church in his own little way.
The priest in charge had to solicit for the remodelling and completion of their Chapel which was still under construction but abandoned a long while ago.

We were contacted on the 15th day of September, 2020 by the sponsor to go carry out a reconnaissance on the said project and feed him with possible solution. A visit to the site was made on the 16th of September, with the parish priest present, we were taken round the site and we collected a high level requirement to work on; 1.Redesigning 2.Elevating the substructure 3.Creating an elevated altar 4. Creating a Sacristy attached to the existing structure (this was later thrown out by the client due to paucity of funds).

After the site meeting, we kicked off with the design, validation of the design was done by both the sponsor and the parish priest on the 18th and 19th day of September 2020.

Picture showing the state of the project as at September 2020.


I will be right back.
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KelvinCoaster:
UC92,

The objective of any research is to collect,organize,analyze,summarize data and to make inference on the data.

Generally, the approach for conducting a research is first to identify the research problem,review literature on the research topic,identify variables and formulation of objectives.

Second,identification and collection of data and sampling of data,then the use of statistical inferences and descriptive statistics.

Finally,results are interpreted and conclusions are made.
The approach is mostly the same for all research work!

On the question of government funding:
You can enquire from your 'professional body' or even the department.They're in the best position to direct you.

Good luck to you!

I really appreciate your response.
Thank you my Oga.

KelvinCoaster:
UC92,

Good to see you here bro!

Ask your 'pressing questions', there are capable hands to answer them here!

Thank you my Oga.

I actually do not know your discipline and others here but I will like to know if the research approach is the same for every discipline.

M.Sc Architecture here in Nigeria is a design based research, where the candidate identifies a problem and proffers Architectural solution to such problem. Usually the Architectural solution comes in the form of a dissertation like every other research work combined with an Architectural design.
For example I worked on "Special Education Centre; A study of wayfinding and circulation in public buildings", at the end the outcome was an Architectural design of a Special Education Centre with the design being able to solve the issue of circulation and wayfinding for the visually impaired and physically challenged persons.

Now, I intend to work on "Adopting sustainable approach to special needs Architecture" for my Ph.D Architecture program, which will commence this year.

What research approach or methodology should I be expected to adopt, I don't know if you get me. Though I understand I will do some coursework before the research proper, I just want to be ahead.

Another question here, can one get funding from the government for the research work, my school is a state school in South East Nigeria.

I really wish to get info from a PhD Architecture holder or a candidate here.

Thank you sir.

KolaShangOne:
200 years? There's no black that won't fade a bit, longevity depends on the coating.

Although I've answered this in my Roofing thread bit the one thing that struck me here is that you want to use black and you don't want it to fade.

Just go straight to Tower Aluminum in Ikeja, Lagos.
They have black that will last longer than the others before fading. It's a bit pricey.

Tower Aluminum, First Aluminum, Sumo aluminium at Mangoro.. etc..

***Try to use 0.55mm and not 0.50mm.
***Avoid Metcoppo if you want peace of mind.
***Normal vorrugation of longspan preferred.

This your house looks like it's around Akingbile or Moniya axis?

What is the issue with metcoppo if I may ask?

Happy New year to each and every one of us here.
I have a B.Sc and M.Sc degree in Architecture and I am about to commence a Ph.D in Architecture.

I am yet to see any Ph.D Architecture student here. Please kindly indicate if you are one, I have some pressing questions to ask.

Thanks in anticipation.

n3xt:
Conflicts are inevitable part of our daily living. They do not need to ruin or redefine our relationship with people. They just need to be addressed and resolved rather than allowing our frustrations to build up because issues are not maturely addressed.

I’m not here to discuss who was right or wrong. Who ought to call or not. We just need to move forward.



I understand this hence the reason I didn’t bother to ring you the 3rd time. I could have called earlier but I was on my way traveling that night.

I could have done 1st and 2nd Jan but I know those are days we would be busy with our families and loved ones.



If you ask me as a neutral person, what’s the best way to deal with the issues at hand? I’d say “Have a conversation (one-on-one) with the other person involved.”

Unfortunately my Whatsapp messenger app has been acting funny lately and your request to me was to do a voice note which shows to me you might be busy or not ready for an open discussion.



Avoiding open discussion is not only dysfunctional. It is counterproductive.

When we refuse to communicate, simple misunderstandings often degenerate into long-term and systemic challenges like we are right now....

...speak with the QS
...speak with Mr Fortune
...explain to nairaland


To make things clear, I don’t do “we” against “them” and I don’t assume other people’s position. When issues arise, I deal with them.

I am frustrated at your antics honestly.

ugom123:
Please let help one of our own. She is a young lady doing her PhD in Florida, USA. She needs us to participate in her research survey. The topic is very interesting about family planning and size.
She is my friend and it is my little way of suporting such a young girl doing her phd. She is less than 30 and almost done with her phd. That is amazing. Please, show support. I appreciate.
Survey takes about 30 minutes online. She is also offering airtime as a show of appreciation for your time.
Thank you as you participate.

Done.

I wish your friend success.

BrickDevo:
I don't think they ignore it, is all in the interest of the client, no client would be happy that a segment of a land purchased would be chucked off, if these drawings do go to approval it is in the position of the approval board to check if these things have been correctly implemented.

If I may ask what is the essence of setbacks?
An individual's interest shouldn't supersede public health and safety.

Architects should be at the forefront of ensuring standards are met, it starts from the drawing board and not at the town planning office.

Kambols95:
Check Out Minimum Distance Buildings Should Be Away From The Road In Nigeria To Avoid Demolition ;

STANDARD RULES FOR SETBACKS FROM THE ROAD IN NIGERIA

A. Required setbacks for the different rights of way

i. Federal Highway (primary) – 90 metres right of way. 45 metres from the centre to the property line. (75ft, 60ft)



ii. State High way (secondary) – 60 metres right of way. 30 m from the centre to the property line. (50ft,45ft)

iii. Local Road (State) – 24metres, 18m,15m,12m (12m, 9m, 7.5m, 6m right of ways respectively from the centre to the property line as applicable) (31ft, 25ft)

iv. Access Road / Street 9 metres, 6metres from the edges.

v. Building line of property and the outer edge of NNPC oil pipeline – 15 metres

B. Required Setbacks from Different Water Bodies

i. Ocean/sea – 150metres

ii. Lagoon – 50metres

iii. River – 15metres

iv. Seasonal – 15metres

v. Gorges (New and Built-up areas) – 10metres

C. Required Setbacks from Rail Line

i. Railway line – Minimum of 21 metres setback between property and railway line.

ii. Unmanned railway crossing – Minimum of 60 metres setback between the property and unmanned railway crossing.

D. Required Setbacks from Different Power Lines

i. 11KVA powerline = 6 metres

ii. 33KVA powerline = 9 metres

iii. Substation = 12 metres

iv. 132KVA Powerline – 15metres

v. 330KVA Powerline – 25metres

E. Technical Requirements for Setbacks

Setback for Residential

I Standard – 6 metres

ii. Substandard – 9 metres

iii. Others – As specified by approval order for such scheme or area.

Airspaces for Residential


Standard – 3m on both sides.

Substandard – 1.5m one side

Others – 3m between main building & B/Q and 4.5m in special areas 6m between buildings of two (2) floors and above.

Rear Airspace

Standard – 3m

Substandard – 1.5m

Others – 4.5m if height is up to 4 floors

SETBACK STANDARDS FOR CONGESTED AREAS
The minimum distance to be maintained between a proposed building/extension and the front boundary of the lot to which such building relates shall be determined by the existing building line of permanent structures along such street/road.

The distance between a proposed building or extension and the side boundary of a lot to which it relates shall not be less than 2’-8” for lots with a frontage of 40 feet or less; and 3’-0” for lots with a frontage of more than 40 feet.


The distance between a proposed building/extension and the back boundary of the lot to which it relates shall not be less than:

i. 5’6” in the case of single and two-floor single and two-family residential or residential/commercial buildings.

ii 7’-6” in the case of multi-family one and two-storey residential or residential/commercial buildings, and three or more storey residential or residential/commercial buildings.

iii 4’-0” in the case of one and two-storey (commercial buildings).

iv 6’-0” in the case of three or more storey (commercial buildings).

*OVPI*

This is an important information, please quote your source.
Unfortunately in this part of the world, Architects,Engineers, Authorities and the general public tend to ignore it.

smallsmall:
Its unfair to call it rubbish, if you live in Ibadan where the value of land is buy one, get five as bonus.
Lagos Island is densely-built, a Prime Business District where Billions of Naira are turned-over on a daily basis.
You wont get a full plot to buy in such areas, even if it is available, they wont sell to you, they know the value.
Again, some of these plots are 3rd generation, inherited land and it has been divided and divided all over again.

Building code (set backs et al) are not enforced and cannot be enforced to the letter, in such areas and l am sure they have building approval that takes their unique situation into consideration.
But the building shown in picture are solidly built and cannot be refer to as rubbish.

A lot of houses, even abroad, have no parking space and occupants have to park on the street, in front of their house or anywhere else they can find space. They are given a parking sticker, to ensure the process is not abused.

You might be right about the structural integrity of such buildings, but what about the thermal comfort within the buildings? Over there in developed countries, people can afford to use active means of ventilation and lighting but can same be said of here?
I wonder how such buildings gain approval.

Cement now sells at #4800 per bag, location: Port Harcourt.

maysoft:
That land cost me 18.5m.

Alili!!!

No vex Oga.

Relating the design to your land size, you will battle to get a setback of 750mm(2ft6) on the left and right side which isn't adequate for effective air circulation and lighting.

The circulation within the spaces isn't good enough.

Generally I don't think any reasonable planning authority will approve this owing to the inadequate setbacks.

maysoft:
My great people in construction. Kindly help analyze this building plan plan for my property of 140 feet by 25feet. What adjustments are needed?

I will advise,you post the site plan and make your dimensions visible so you would get a better critique.

Oga sir, abeg buy more land na.
Don't sacrifice your tenants comfort just for cheap gains.

I come in peace.

somehow:
Please house, help review this plan.

Thanks in advance.





Don't blink...

The laundry and the kitchen having a strong relationship isn't right to me, can you move dirty clothes and probably kids messed up napkins through your kitchen to the laundry?
Assuming you want to achieve a proper laundry then it should have a verandah attached to it, where you can hang some clothes to dry up during rainfalls.

The inclined wall just created a little unusable space, you can straighten the wall.

Finally, coordinate your dimensions. I just saw 939mm for door opening, 3664mm for bedroom, there ain't right.

Above all the plan works well.

Daalu.

But if I were you I would do it this way as shown on the sketch.
As you move into the entrance porch, you meet a 4ft door that leads to the circulation lobby, this time no anteroom.
On the left side, beneath the second flight of stairs, you have your visitors toilet which you can access from the proposed parlor marked "p".
Now, you zone your parlor, dining, kitchen to the left side of the plan. From the circulation lobby you have a door way of about 2.1m with an Arch top, this will help through in light from the parlor to the circulation lobby.
From the parlor you move into the dining with another 2.1m doorway with Arch top. Then behind the dining you have your kitchen.

Then on the right side of the plan, you have the bedrooms and it's conveniences.
Zoning the bedrooms and convenience to one side will also help in running the plumbing pipes and inspection chambers, you won't have to have waste pipes and inspection chambers running around your building.

Note: you can decide to either eliminate or keep the rear staircase.

Daalu.

nannymcphee:
hello to the house, I earlier put my plan up here for criticism. I got some reviews, saydfact as promised, helped with a redesign at no cost. Attached is the 1st brief. I will love to get the input of the house.

One of the challenge he faced was that i told him to try to maintain the existing facade because the initial plan had already been approved by the estate body.

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Josnac
heymus
Richardjcooper
yosmen
BrickDevo
UC92

Having that dining at that particular position doesn't go well because if you furnish that space with your dining set, there won't be adequate space for circulation to other areas, ventilation and lighting is also an issue.

I wonder if the width of the visitor's wc is up to 900mm.

Assuming you want to go ahead with the new plan, move the entrance door from the anteroom to one end of the wall so the other end can have a window even if it is just 450mm wide.
Open up a door from the anteroom to the room on the left so it could serve as a visitor's room, then close up the opening connecting it to the dining, this will help isolate visitors from the rest of the building.

nannymcphee:
Thanks alot BrickDevo.

@UC92 Your input is valued.

This following thread will give you my history. I have engaged and paid 3 architect so far.

https://www.nairaland.com/6168555/please-kindly-criticize-3bedroom-plan (1st Architect)

https://www.nairaland.com/2550211/general-topic-thread-to-discuss-anything/2288#103081162 (2nd & 3rd Architect)

The 2bedroom/1bedroom BQ was redesigned by N3xt. (Architect 3)

I didn't give N3xt this 3bedroom to review/redesign, wanted to start with the BQ.


The BQ will soon be roofed and I am thinking of starting the foundation of the 3bedroom. I was intimidated with the cost of starting the 3bedroom but the experience of the BQ has allayed that. This is why i am bringing it to the house for review. it appears i will be needing a 4th Architect. so all reviews are highly welcome

On the issue of two staircase, I requested for it. I wanted an entry and exit point for the 1st floor(in case of emergency and also, the need to be able to exit/access the house without visitors knowing you have come in or what you are bringing into the house)

For the other 2 questions, I dont have the answer to them.

Attached is a rough site plan, Rightside (BQ) is developed with those spacing. Leftside is undeveloped but those spacing are what MUST be maintained upon development. Arrows shows where the building is facing/will face

I still put it to you that you do not need an extra staircase in this design. The challenge you have is that the designer has failed to give the stair a proper orientation where visitors won't notice your movement to and fro the build.

The issue of emergency egress holds no water, the maximum distance one could travel in need of emergency egress is 30metres. For each of those stairs you have there one won't even cover over 9m from any part of the building and you still think it is necessary.

Also factor the cost of having a second stair.

BrickDevo:
Poor representation, basic symbols are missing, the flow is not looking good, i will always recommend that the designer should always furnish the spaces, so we can understand the relationship between the furniture and spaces. Brb

.... The floor plan looks good, perhaps it could even look better, i like that you provided a big window for the central lobby to provide lighting, kudos, the parlour and dining is properly ventilated and natural lighting will not be lacking, however i feel the dining is too small, i will recommended 2700mm, a small dining set for 6 would be 800mm for table, 2x400mm for the chairs on both sides, then a minimum of 350mm for leg space, if you sum it up, movement will be neary impossible around the dining.

For the kitchen, it is narrow too, but that will depend on your the type of kitchen layout you choose, to maximise the space you have there, i suggest L shaped, and would be better if the door is moved closer to the door nearer to the dining.

For the bedrooms having a mutual wall, i think it would be much easier for plumbing if the toilets are side by side. The rooms seems to be designed not to use beds with headboard, the spacing between those windows will mean no headboard, but that would be unfair for the master bedroom, i suggested you give a minimum of 1800mm as spacing between two tiny windows in the masters bedroom for headboard.

The upper floor is no no please redesign
Why is the wall layout going zigzag. In practice it best you stick to the grid concept, it is easier to build. look at the wc locations and the door locations. To be sincere if you continue with this design you will end up breaking already built walls, also ensure a good structural engineer does a critical study of this design and take his advice and recommendations serious, even that of a mechanical engineer too. I wish you well

The lounge and dining area which you think is ventilated cos of the number of windows might not be ventilated if that part of the building is on the leeward axis of the land hence the reason why it is adviced to have windows on at least two sides of a space with considerable distance apart the windows.

Fenestration is important for thermal comfort in a building, you don't just place windows anyhow you feel like, it has to be thought over. Thanks brickdevo.

nannymcphee:
The house should please help me criticize this plan. suggestions and corrections are welcome.

Pic 1-Ground Floor
Pic 2-1st Floor

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In as much as I know my opinion will have little or no impact on the final outcome of this design, I must say without mincing words intending homeowners or developers should try as much as possible to engage Architects to render quality Architectural services.
This particular design here has failed in almost every aspect of basic Architectural consideration:
Climatology
Design Economics
Functional flow.

Please ask your designer these questions
1. Why do you need two staircase for this design?
2. Why is non of the functional spaces cross ventilated?
3. Why the shape of the floorplan?

Your entry point seem like a hideout to me. The essence of your anteroom is defeated. I wish I could talk to whoever did this one on one.
Good luck ma.

Imas007:
Hello my Good People, Thank you very much for your Positive feedback, suggestions and criticism for the detailed architectural floor plan of 3 Bedrooms at the front and 1 Bedroom at the back on 50x100 fts I posted days ago. Here is the Modified Plan and 3D Representation of the plan. Any feedback, criticism and suggestion will be appreciated.

Thank you all.

Boss, Good to see you are making headway in your quest to get a working Architectural design, However I have my reservations about this particular floor plan.
1. Transiting to other spaces from the anteroom through the lounge isn't a good idea, the idea of an anteroom is to give the lounge a bit of privacy especially when important guests are meeting in the lounge, hence the essence of the anteroom in my opinion has been defeated.
2. Your lobby is a high traffic space and should have a primary source of light to reduce the possibility of accident. Find a way to lit up the lobby please.
3. Your kitchen terrace is a non functional one, there are so small that they may not even take up your door swing. Kitchen terraces usually serve as a waste collection point, where you deposit kitchen wastes, at times users even go as far as having their gas cylinders stationed at the kitchen terrace.
4. I can see some wasted spaces, I marked them red.
5. Circulation path in one of your rooms is a diagonal one and would affect the furniture arrangement and the overall space use.

Peace be with you.

Imas007:
This is a detailed architectural floor plan on a 50by100fit plot which comprises of a 3bed room flat in the front with an ante room and a laundry, all rooms ensuit and a bed seater attached behind from my Engineer. I would appreciate any constructive criticism, any feedback that would help me out.

The Floorplan is not detailed at all and lacks Architectural sense.
Faulty thought process.
Please engage an Architect to get the right flows.

michlins:
oga mi make I come run your tank stand sir

Sharp Guy.
Kudos.

BrickDevo:
350k is obviously too much

Some parts of IMO state take as much as 750k for borehole.
Last year I did one in Nkwerre L.G.A and another one at Anara Isiala Mbano.
The areas you might do it below 300k is Owerri and Mbaise.

n3xt:
Robin Poker - 200 - 250k
Robin Plate Compactor - 250k +

I’m not a dealer. I recently bought the 2 machine.

Thank you sir.

Any dealer on Poker vibrator and Earth Compacting machine?
What is the current cost?

uncleteeh:
Exactly.
An architect's job is to supervise when it comes to building construction. (From start to finish)
He/she must make sure all things are done accordingly. All other consultants too would contribute, they ensure their areas in which they are involved in a project are well done.
In mega projects, an architect will issue a certificate of completion to a contractor or builder in charge of such project.

In a nutshell, the Architect is the Prime Consultant in every building project.

A 500 Capacity Event Centre
*Featuring*
3 Mini Halls.
1 Main Hall.
3 Number Standard Suite.
1 Number Executive Suite
Restaurant/Bar
Kitchen
Reception
Concourse
Stores
Back stage
Convenience
Security House.
Parking Lots.

Plot Size 1100 Square metre.

mountmoriah:
I will supply u from Obigbo in port Harcourt not far from imo, I have a project in orlu in imo very soon

What's the cost of sawmill boards in Ph? Will be commencing a decking job there in 2-3weeks time.

Laudbtc:
Great engineers in the house, please I need your criticism on this as I intend to utilize this plan for my structure which was done by a kind gesture from this great platform.
Thank you.

No two projects are exactly the same.
Better relate this floorplan to your survey plan for you to get an informed critic.

Considering the economic realities of the country, is this a fair quote?

Specifications
5mm grey glass
Black foreign profile
Net
32mm galvanised pipe placed horizontally as burglary.
(Casement window)

The standard is actually 3*6ft4

Ibrahimndg57:
Good day Sirs
I am Ibrahim, an MSc 2 student of Architecture, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
I am in need of your help with info on construction companies, Architectural firms and Architects in Zaria, Kaduna state to work with. Will be glad if anyone is with first hand Information please.
Thanks in anticipation.

First and foremost, get in touch with your state chapter of NIA, participate actively in their functions. You will hopefully get connect from there.
E no easy for Architects in naija.
Good luck sir.

Charisdesigns:
However a normal plaster would come out fine if you get the right people for the job

Attach is a marvelous job done in the estate of our current build.

Meanwhile, who else noticed the sudden love for grey and dove gray color by all and sundry

Nice touch.