Ben Enwonwu African Museum of Design, Lagos, Nigeria

Idea projektu

There is hardly any history of Africa without the mention of slavery, it is an integral part of our story as a people which is why we have chosen our design concept to tell this story as a form of historical preservation. The form of the proposed African Museum of design draws its inspiration from a handcuff in the form of two shackles one locked and the other open to express captivity and freedom connected with a chain which represents the journey through both stages. After touring the building, one would have absorbed the African story in a contemporary way while serving its purpose as it would be a place of encounter and interdisciplinary conversations.

Popis projektu

The locked shackle is seen resting on all sides in a manner that represents that it has succumbed to defeat, it is on this part the entrance which is not elaborate lies to mourn one’s entry into captivity. The other part of the cuff is connected through a hexagonal walkway constructed with recycled plastic which represents the chain and overlooks the outdoor exhibition and workshops to encourage experiential learning, it is through this path one connects to the shackle that represents freedom- its form stands gallantly on one side to express victory and its façade is enveloped with photovoltaic panels to trap solar energy for the building’s use which are arranged in a parallel zigzag like pattern which translates to the fact that nothing in life is straightforward and a chequerboard black and white triangles which represents the separation of bondage from freedom.

Technické informácie

On the inside, the envelope of the closed shackle casts shadows to mimic that of palm fronds to give a dramatic effect and to include a sense of the environment into the space. Also, the floors are connected with a number of steps positioned at intervals to curb the stress effect and to allow users spend time digesting each piece on display. The open shackle incorporates a courtyard cladded with mirrors to improve the illumination of the surrounding spaces and furthermore invoke a feeling of openness.

Muhammad Habeeb ABDUL, Salau Monsurat, Omokha Isaac

University of Ilorin, Ilorin

Nigeria

Architektúra

Projekt odovzdaný

17. 12. 2020

Štítok

Architektúra Gallery Other

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Ben Enwonwu African Museum of Design, Lagos, Nigeria

First Panel Using historical approach is a good thing, but using a locked shackle to describe the creativity of Ben Enwonwu wasnt a good thing though... in my opinion, you shouldnt mix this unless you wanted to show the audience how Ben Enwonwu struggle with slavery despite of being a creative artist.. Your extracomplicated concept started with plactic recycled material, liberty symbolism, fotovoltaik and slaveries are overwhelmed. its hard for audience or user to understand this kind of dialog. especially on how this conseptual parts connect each other so it can strengthen the mutual understanding of Ben Enwonwu's creative work. Second panel (precedent) Guggenheim (Wright) and NMAAHC (Adjaye) speak simpler concept that can be easily understand by communities through times. This precedent should be explored more carefully. Thrid Panel (Site selection and conceptual dev) Does the site had a historical relationship to Ben Enwonwu? Eventhough this museum shared the mutual enviroment with National Theater Nigeria, i cant feel the connection each other. It seems detached from the context.. it should reconsider the strongest axis and respond it accordingly. You can also use Datum to help the consistency of the neighborhood. Fourth Panel (Site Development Plan) I like the siteplan. Solid and Void was well compossed On chackle A, i see a grand stair but no ramps... you should reconsider the disabled people wiser. On Chain Walkway views, the scale and forms are well compossed... nicely done :) Fifth Panel (Floor Plans) Shackle A - The plan was great, you consistently use a radial geometric approaches. Sgackle B - I see you want to create a continuous path from room to room. this is also a vary good job. but, i cannot see the evacuation systems that suitable enough in this panel. it is a crucial parts of designing a museum. Sixth Panel (Section perspective) I know im not familiar enough to Ben Enwonwu's art and i've basic research on his wellknown pieces of art such as "Dogari", 1949 "Father and Son" "Fulani Girl of Rupp", 1949 "Head of Hausa", 1958 "Head of Yoruba Girl" "Man with Banana Leaf" "Nkatamuo" "Waterside Scene", 1950 And According to this research, i cant find any reasons why did you use a linear gesture and tringaluation pattern facade. i also cant find the correlation between slavery and liberty either. well... overall, this is a good project indeed. be a starchitect. I hope your work can inspire many people... thnks Abdul, Cheers from Indonesia.
20.03.2026

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