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BERACAH HILLS ALALUBOSA, IBADAN
The Alalubosa Project involves the
complete rehabilitation of a residential
development, focusing on structural
upgrades, modernized interiors, and a full
façade facelift . The scope includ e s
revitalizing the building’s exterior with
contemporary design elements, improving
energy efficiency, and enhancing overall
aesthetic appeal to meet modern living
standards while preserving the integrity of
the original structure.
Museum
THE KUTI FAMILY LEGACY, ABEOKUTA
The Ransome-Kuti family is a Nigerian family noted for its contributions to politics, art, religion,
education and medicine.
Funmilayo Ransome Kuti (25 October 1900 Abeokuta, Nigeria – 13 April 1978 Lagos, Nigeria),[1]
born Francis Abigail Olufunmilayo Thomas to Daniel Olumeyuwa Thomas and Lucretia Phyllis
Omoyeni Adeosolu, was a teacher, political campaigner, women’s rights activist and traditional
aristocrat. She served with distinction as one of the most prominent leaders of her generation.
Ransome-Kuti’s political activism led to her being described as the doyen of female rights in
Nigeria, as well as to her being regarded as “The Mother of Africa.” Early on, she was a very
powerful force advocating for the Nigerian woman’s right to vote. She was described in 1947, by
the West African Pilot as the “Lioness of Lisabi” for her leadership of the women of the Egba clan
that she belonged to on a campaign against their arbitrary taxation. That struggle led to the
abdication of the Egba high king Oba Ademola II in 1949.
Kuti was the mother of the activists Fela Anikulapo Kuti, a musician, Beko Ransome-Kuti, a doctor,
and Professor Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, a doctor and a former health minister of Nigeria.
Museum
GRILLO MUSEUM NO 8, OGUNLUWO STREET, IKEJA
The Grillo is considered to have been
one of the Nigerias’s out standing academically trained painters, he
emerged to prominence and international
recognition in 1960s and 2970s, while
exhibiting a large collection of his early
works. He makes use of the western art
training in many of his paintings,
combining weastern art techniques
traditional yoruba cultures
PROJECT DETAILS:
The Grillo Project is a rehabilitation
initiative that transforms the former
residence of Yusuf Grillo into a
museum dedicated to his artworks
and enduring legacy. The design
preserves the original façade of the
building—an artistic relic in itself—
while adapting the interior into
curated spaces that celebrate
Grillos life , creativity, and
contributions to modern African art.
ONGOING PROJECTS ,PROPOSALS AND PROTOTYPES
Prototype
The Chimedie Museum
Owing to the peculiarities of the site, its
elongated and tapering nature, we
required a building that would contour
to the site. After allowing for the
required set-backs, we took lines
parallel to profile of the site which gave
our two main angles along its length.
We imagined these as the legs of a
pair of Compasses and introduced a
rotunda or the pivot at the point of
intersection. A courtyard results
between both legs/wings
Ongoing/Prototype
PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT OF OLAIYA HOUSE, TINUBU SQUARE, LAGOS ISLAND.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS (NCMM)
The proposed structure is to make use of both land properties identified as
No.6 Alli Street and No.2 Bamgbose Street.
The design should celebrate the historic significance of the demolished monument
and the site. This requires proper research for information about the history of
the site and its inherent heritage values.
Mementoes from the demolished building as may be available are to be
incorporated into the new structure for historical reference. This includes
the “angel” statute that was at the pinnacle of the roof parapet. The design must
aesthetically replicate the style and form of the demolished monument notably its
façade
The proposed structure must provide for a minimuseum and cultural
exhibition/meeting space on the ground and first floors. A bust of late Mr. Alfred
Omolana Olaiya is to be erected in a prominent location within the
structure. The structure should also provide for viable multiuse commercial
spaces for the eventual developer/financier and for the benefit/use of the Olaiya
family. This should include spaces for offices, retail and recreation
The design should incorporate environmentally responsible and energy saving ideas
that are in consonance with the intended functions and location