CULTURAL CENTRE, KANO
CULTURAL CENTRE, KANO
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1991-08
Authors
YAHAYA, BINTA FATIMA
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Abstract
The problem of regional Identity in architecture is an issue
of the transformation of indigenous architecture in to clinched limitations.
The following questions usually arises: If an architecture is right
for America, could it be right for Nigeria? What should be kept of
modern architecture and what transformed to match new climates,
cultural belief and tradition? If new ideas from abroad were
accepted, which old or indigenous ones should be thrown out? or
one should perhaps seek some fusion between the best of old and
new, of native and of foreign. It is in this context that this
thesis attempts to propose a viable design that is culturally
acceptable(trully indigenous to Kano).
An exploratory study has shown the different types of Hausa
traditional performances as well as crafts. All the performances
can take place in one or two places at a time, while the crafts
have their different requirements in terms of space organisation
which was also considered.
Several factors were considered as regards choosing of the
site although it was already been allocated for cultural centre yet
studies were conducted to find out if the site is really suitable
for the project and the study was positive.
The design is proposed to suit both the culture and tradition
of the people of Kano as well as the harsh climatic conditions as
regards the planning.
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A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE POST GRADUATE SCHOOL,
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, IN PARTIAL
FULFILMENT FOR THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AWARD OF
MASTERS OF SCIENCE(M.Sc.) DEGREE IN ARCHITECTURE.
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA,
AUGUST, 1991
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CULTURAL CENTRE,, KANO.