Authors :
Samuel A. ALAYANDE; John R. OKPAKO
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 11 - November
Google Scholar :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7456123
Abstract :
Vernacular Architecture is a style that has
been influenced by another culture. This style of
Architecture was introduced into Nigeria by returnee
slaves. This paper advocates for the revival of Vernacular
Architecture philosophies or principles. It has been
discovered and studied that, generally, modern
contemporary edifices have strongly deviated from some
relevant design prerequisites and frameworks. These
design considerations are present in Vernacular
Architecture, and if adopted, will serve as effective tools
in solving contemporary issues affecting Contemporary
Architecture in modern milieu. This study unrepentantly
yearns for a link between the past and the present, even
the future. This paper succinctly explains influencing
factors that birthed Vernacular Architecture such as the
need for change, colonial influence, Afro-Brazillians
impact. In the course of soliciting the resuscitation of
Vernacular Architecture, it has been discovered to suffer
astronomical negligence, as a result of this, complicating
some issues faced in contemporary buildings. This paper
specifically discusses four Vernacular Architecture
frameworks that proffer proactive solutions to
contemporary issues. This is an initiative for stakeholders
of Contemporary Architecture to understand and
incorporate these frameworks into their designs. This
paper concludes that Vernacular Architecture principles
should keep undergoing the process of maintenance,
conservations, preservation and revival in our
community
Keywords :
Vernacular Architecture, Contemporary Architecture, Residential Buildings, Frameworks, Revival.
Vernacular Architecture is a style that has
been influenced by another culture. This style of
Architecture was introduced into Nigeria by returnee
slaves. This paper advocates for the revival of Vernacular
Architecture philosophies or principles. It has been
discovered and studied that, generally, modern
contemporary edifices have strongly deviated from some
relevant design prerequisites and frameworks. These
design considerations are present in Vernacular
Architecture, and if adopted, will serve as effective tools
in solving contemporary issues affecting Contemporary
Architecture in modern milieu. This study unrepentantly
yearns for a link between the past and the present, even
the future. This paper succinctly explains influencing
factors that birthed Vernacular Architecture such as the
need for change, colonial influence, Afro-Brazillians
impact. In the course of soliciting the resuscitation of
Vernacular Architecture, it has been discovered to suffer
astronomical negligence, as a result of this, complicating
some issues faced in contemporary buildings. This paper
specifically discusses four Vernacular Architecture
frameworks that proffer proactive solutions to
contemporary issues. This is an initiative for stakeholders
of Contemporary Architecture to understand and
incorporate these frameworks into their designs. This
paper concludes that Vernacular Architecture principles
should keep undergoing the process of maintenance,
conservations, preservation and revival in our
community
Keywords :
Vernacular Architecture, Contemporary Architecture, Residential Buildings, Frameworks, Revival.
