Saturday, 12 December 2015

Why I've decided to create a Nigerian Architecture blog.

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Nigerian Architecture? 

I am Olajide Funminiyi by name, I graduated from the Federal University of Technology Akure where I studied Architecture. As a graduate Architect who has this urge/motivation for writing and blogging, it struck me one day when I  tried to search for "Nigerian Architecture" on Google but couldn't find any active blog that carries such a tag.



I felt disappointed and challenged myself with the task of posting an article here every day no matter how difficult it will prove to be.

Why did I search for "Nigerian Architecture" in the first place? 
  1. I want to learn about Nigerian Architecture: almost all countries have their architectural peculiarity... So is Nigeria, every year we produce many graduate Architects and these graduates after sometimes will begin to practice, but it's surprising the amount of these graduates who ddon'treally grasp the full meaning of "Nigeria Architecture", hence the need for establishing a platform to further educate ourselves. Well, in my subsequent articles, we'll surely have a lot to debate on.                                                                                
  2. I know fully well that very soon I'll need some information: yeah! Information they say is "money".  You see, practising architecture, you'll need to lay your hands on some crucial information be it - for a student - an assignment or as a practitioner in the form of enquiries about the latest prices of materials and the availability of some specialists needed to execute certain tasks/projects. In extension, if there is a workable forum which I'm gonna create, fresh graduates can easily get a link-up with practising Architects whether directly through the forum or by recommendation from a member of such forum.                                                                                                              
  3. I have an unquenchable thirst for writing  I want to write...... I want to own a blog... I want to promote Nigerian Architecture through blogging. That's all. Thanks for reading, you can always check back tomorrow for the latest article. 






7 comments:

  1. Olawale28 May 2020 at 15:37

    Well done. I graduated from FUTA arch Dept too.

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  2. Unknown17 June 2020 at 05:34

    I would really love if you could contact me. I'm also an architect and a blogger here in Nigeria. Lets connect

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  3. Arcfunmi7 October 2020 at 08:53

    You can actually send me a mail on arcfunmi@gmail.com

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  4. Caitlin Rogers19 October 2020 at 01:53

    Hi, I really hope you post more! I am a teacher and looking to introduce my kids to architecture from all over the world! When I Googled Nigeran Architecture this is one of the main things I have found.

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    1. Arcfunmi27 October 2020 at 13:45

      Thanks for your comment. I'm actually working on a more professional website. You may check dezick.com. It is still under construction actually.

      Very soon your son will soon be able to learn a lot. I am working on my YouTube channel too. You can check it out HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Dx3vtPI8XkpWLunMhEzOw

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  5. Clef17 January 2021 at 17:30

    I am glad that you had/have this passion for Nigerian architecture.
    A big thumbs up to you ArcFunmi. I look foward to see more of your post and writings.
    I also share a similar interest on this, I try to check on it(Nigerian architecture) , I see more of the British colonial style and Brazilian style...

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  6. Oak16 February 2022 at 02:50

    I'm glad this blog exists because I'm trying to make some concept art with Nigerian architecture in mind.

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