Space and Functional Efficiency for Waterfront Architecture: Ibom Power Company Housing Estate, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
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https://doi.org/10.47672/jht.1447Keywords:
Space Efficiency; Functional Efficiency; Waterfront; Housing Estate; Ikot Abasi; Design.Abstract
Purpose: This paper seeks to demonstrate the technical, structural, professional, legal, ethical, and financial setup involved in designing Ibom Power company housing estate within the waterfront of the Qua river estuary in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
Methodology: Field observation/measurement, base map, site analysis and weather analysis were employed to generate data for the study. The qualitative study approach was further used to highlight the specific innovations brought into the design to overcome the spatial impediment posed by the waterfront and guarantee space and functional efficiency for the housing estate.
Findings: Findings showed that space and functional efficiency can be achieved by adopting common design elements for managing site shape and topography to foster storm water drainage as well as providing well landscaped open spaces and
Recommendations: Based on these findings, Architects and other allied professionals are encouraged to be flexible, innovative and creative while adopting common design elements for enhancing space and functional efficiency for waterfront development.
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