• New Research Centre for Nigerian Languages / BC Architects and Studies

Architects: BC Architects and Studies  
Location: Llorin  Nigeria
Interior Décor: BC Architects and Studies
Project Year: 2015
Photographer: BC Architects and Studies
Website: www. bc-as.org

Surface: 1600 m²
Concept: 2015
Status: In construction

BC Architects and Studies command a monolithic part of studies in their architecture practice. In this Nigerian project, they sort to explore local techniques of design and incorporated these into high contemporary standing to come up with the New Research Centre for Nigerian Languages in Llorin Nigeria.

New Research Centre for Nigerian Languages / BC Architects and Studies

From the Architects:
The concept, structure and appearance of the building are shaped by both awareness of the academic environment it will host and respect of local building traditions. The design combines local techniques with high-standards of comfort in order to create individual as well as public environments which provide rest, openness and privacy for all researchers and visitors.

New Research Centre for Nigerian Languages / BC Architects and Studies

The design of the RCNL has its roots in local conceptual elements such as the urban introvert medina, the typologies of the Yoruba palace and courtyard house and the sequence of different spatial atmospheres within a rational grid system. It therefore represents the local identity in a contemporary architectural language.

New Research Centre for Nigerian Languages / BC Architects and Studies

The multitude and complexity of the various languages and dialects found in Nigeria is reflected in the architecture of the centre. Multiple open spaces with different atmospheres connect the various offices, classrooms and meeting rooms. The rationality of the design interacts with the surrounding nature due to the contrast between its very rigid grid system and the organic growth of the gardens and landscape. In this way the RCNL works as a monastery; a quiet study place, closed from the outside, but very open within its walls. A building completely autonomous of its surrounding built environment in terms of water and electricity.

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