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To address the projected population growth and rapid urbanization trends of the city, the design includes a modular layout with prefabricated systems, designed for disassembly at the end of the building’s life cycle for reuse. - the building layout is designed to expand as needed with the growing population and space has been left between the facade and building with exposed structure, ready to expand when necessary.

The expansions have been mapped out to add 400 square feet of space per unit. Allowing the building to grow an additional 43,000 square feet.

The construction process of this building will also look to be integrated with lean construction principles and cultural anthropologists . This will help mitigate on-site waste, streamline work processes, and develop a strong representation of the surrounding culture.

The success of this project will be the start of a template that could be used in places of rapid urbanization that need fast, resilient, and efficient buildings. Which is especially important when considering Lagos exponential population growth

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Utilize shading strategies, such as self shading facade systems.

Incorporate modular design and exposed structure to allow building to expand and grow with the population

The 2050 embassy needs to consider the purpose and the structure of America’s representation abroad. There are significant steps to be taken to provide support to foreign governments through technologies and infrastructure development. A future embassy should provide the opportunity to develop a relationship with the country and the communities and a core component of diplomacy will require significant financial investment through construction and maintenance. Our proposed design solutions are impactful because they tackle the most prominent issues that Lagos, Nigeria faces.

The defining aspect of our design is the algae facade and photobioreactors to create clean renewable energy through biofuel. As one of the leading countries in oil production and exportation, integrating this new technology could have a great impact for not only Nigeria, but around the globe; It could transform Nigeria’s economy from one that relies on non-renewable resources into one that thrives on clean, renewable energy. This can serve as a precedent for other places around the globe, leading to a cleaner, healthier, and sustainable future.

Gandhi Smruti Bhavan Auditorium

Surat, Gujarat, India

The client was the Local Governing body of Surat, Surat Municipal Corporation, they wanted an Auditorium to be designed to accommodate a large audience.

The client wanted the auditorium with multiple aisles, fixed tilting seats with upholstered seat and back post, integrated armrest, Writing tablet, and articulated back for maximum occupant passage space between rows.

Construction Details Office Work Tempe

The client was the Local Governing body of Surat, Surat Municipal Corporation, they wanted an Auditorium to be designed to accommodate a large audience.

The client wanted the auditorium with multiple aisles, fixed tilting seats with upholstered seat and back post, integrated armrest, Writing tablet, and articulated back for maximum occupant passage space between rows.

(2) #4 Cont. in Bond Beam at Top of Wall

(2) #4 Cont. in Bond Beam at Nailer

8” CMU W/ Joint Reinforcement at 16” O.C. Solid, Grout Below Grade Waterproof Membrane

Granular Fill

4” Perf. PVC Pipe Wrapped in GEO Fabric Filter Set in Gravel and Drain to Daylight

3 X 10 Nailer W/ 5/8 Bolts @ 24” in Bond Beam

#4 Bar @ 32” O.C. @ C/L of Wall, Full Height #4 Bar @ 16” O.C. On earth Face. Extend 3’ Into CMU

4 1/2” Concrete Slab W/ #3 Bars @ 18” O.C. Each Way

Rigid Insulation

Polymer Modified (PM) or Traditional Cement Stucco Lath

Cavity Insulation

Gypsum Board Sill Gasket

Drainage Plane Weep Creed

Sealant, Adhesive or Gasket

Coping

Air/ Water Barrier

Sheathing

2” Continous Insulation with Drainage Channels

Ground Slopes away from wall at 5% (6 in. per 10 ft.)

4” Concrete Slab

Rigid Insulation

Concrete Grade Beam

Stucco

Building Paper

Roof Joist System

Cavity Insulation

Cavity Insulation

Sheathing

Exterior System Details - Stucco - Parapet Details

Corner Bead

Window Frame

Track Sealant

Boxed Header Stucco

Air/ Water Barrier

Self- Furring Metal Lath

Flexible Flashing

Flashing

Window Frame

Wood Frame Foundation Detail Exterior

Building Paper

Self- Furring Metal Lath

Cavity Insulation

Gypsum Panels

Sheathing Sealant

Plywood Sheathing per G.S.N.

1.5” EPS Foam

Stucco Finish (Western 1 Kote) With STO Essence

DPR Finish Coat

Building Paper

Weep Screed

Pre-finish sheet metal flashing extend up face of wall 8” and lay in bed of sealant at concrete walks