YELWA RECREATION CLUB BUKURU, JOS “UPGRADING EXISTING FACILITIES TO MEET CONTEMPORARY NEEDS OF USER
YELWA RECREATION CLUB BUKURU, JOS “UPGRADING EXISTING FACILITIES TO MEET CONTEMPORARY NEEDS OF USER
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2000-12
Authors
TUKURA, JANET AISHATU
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Abstract
The importance of leisure and recreation all over the world cannot be
overemphasized especially with the accompanying stress of a technologically advancing
world. A popular adage which says "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy or Jane a
dull girl", is applicable in all strata of life regardless of individual differences, as we seek
advancement in our modern world. Increasing modernization has led to an unprecedented
demand for leisure and recreation as recorded in history, and it varies from one region to
the other.
The struggle for survival in our over populated city centres has considerably diverted
attention to work with little or no time for adequate rest, which is vital for our physical and
mental well being. This necessitates the provision of recreational facilities in close proximity
to users, which must meet rising contemporary demands for maximum utilization. This is
because, increase in technology has affected the taste and demand of users.
The essence of this research is to study the present user pattern of the Clubhouse
and how it affects the demand for leisure and recreation. Observation has shown that
clubhouses in Nigeria are poorly maintained, which in turn affects its patronage. The idea of
upgrading Yelwa Club is an attempt at raising the standard and patronage of the clubhouse
in Nigeria, thereby improving its image. As such, the first part of this study entails a concise
and comprehensive analysis of leisure, recreation and the clubhouse as obtained in related
literatures and existing similar institutions. The second part gives an overview of
contemporary demands of users and factors governing the choices made, with proposed
architectural solution that can help resolve these problems as a means of enhancing
recreation which is an integral of our every day life.
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A thesis submitted to the Postgraduate School, Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of
Science (M.Sc.) in Architecture
Department of Architecture
Faculty of Environmental Design Ahmadu Bello University Samaru - Zaria.
December, 2000
Keywords
YELWA,, RECREATION,, BUKURU,, CLUB,, JOS, “UPGRADING,, FACILITIES,, CONTEMPORARY,, USERS”