热带中学设计丨尼日利亚拉各斯

TROPICAL SECONDARY SCHOOL

Location: university of Lagos main campus, Lagos | Building Area: 612.5 sqm

Typology: Educational      |        Period: 03/17 – 04/17

PROJECT OVERVIEW: The project involves the design of a public secondary school in an urban setting to provide an interesting  study relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces. Multiple function architectural solution with emphasis on landscaping and tropical environmental elements are part of the design development process.  PROJECT OBJECTIVE:

Socialization:  to replicate society, imbue local and national culture and promote citizenship.

Vocalization: to training people for employment, often via secondary education

User-oriented: to maximise users experience and liberal function.

Transformation: to create a physical environment that is stimulating and exciting to be in.

SITE LOCATION:

University of Lagos, along DLI/ honors road, second gate, Yaba, Lagos. It is bounded at the north by the 2nd access road, west and south by canal and east, by the DLI/honors rd.

CLIMATE: The Site is located in the warm humid region of Nigeria. Its predominant wind mass is the tropical maritime air mass which blows in the south west direction from the Atlantic ocean, characterized with relatively wet, cool sea breeze unlike the hot dry wind from the desert conveyed by the tropical continental air mass which blows in the north east direction.  Because the site lies in the tropics of Africa, it experiences high sun intensity ranging from 9am to 4pm which is about the time frame of schooling hours each day. To harness  maximum sun light for natural day lighting, windows should be positioned in the direction of the east meanwhile; at the west  where the sun sets, outdoor recreational activities can be arranged there to be shaded by building blocks.

the design incorporates several courtyards in its site spatial zoning. There is a large open amphitheater to be used for social gatherings and events. Due to the depressed level, active drainage system would be needed to keep the space dry during the wet season. Gardened areas with large tropical trees flank the classroom blocks to act a buffers for the interior spaces against noise and heat radiation and shade to surrounding walkways.

Using tropical plants, green spaces, water fountains and paving stone with light-colored surfaces to mitigate UHI effect on the site.

With ample space provided, the project site allows recommendation of large recreational spaces for sporting activities such as standard swimming pool, tennis court, track and field field and basketball. A double-sided pavilion 18m x 36m was designed for spectator's convenience.

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