Portfolio (2023) - Salimat Yewande Bakare

“Architecture, a representation of people’s culture and traditions, is the design of inclusive spaces of memory attached to existential depth and sincerity, thus creating a sense of place and belonging”

Salimat Yewande Bakare

NET ZERO HOMES PRIMEDALE

Developed on the belief that great design can be archieved with deep social, cultural and economic understanding , PRIMEDALE seeks to provide an avenue for energy efficient living This project is located at Karmo cadastral zone, Abuja, Nigeria. The project consists of one block of 6No of 2 bedrooms, one block of 4No of 4 bedrooms, two blocks of 13No of 5 bedrooms and two blocks of 7No of 6 bedrooms “Net Zero Carbon” town houses.

PRIMEDALE has been designed to achieve the following Sustainable Development Goals initiatives;

1. Combating Climate change and its impact.

2. Creating sustainable cities and affordable cities.

3. Providing affordable and clean energy.

4. Housing Affordability Initiative (H.A.I).

Designed and rendered by: Sy Bakare

SKETCHUP, VRAY

SKETCHUP, VRAY

COMMUNITY CENTRE SLOWMO

YeniBogaziçi is a large village near the ancient site Salamis, Northern Cyprus. It became an international Cittaslow member, the first in the whole of Cyprus.

While analysing the site, I was intrigued by the strong sense of community. With that, the main aim of the design is to create a community center which promotes a sense of place and community by providing many opportunities for the residents to interact with themselves and others as well.

Communal spaces have been designed grounded on the principles of SLOWMO . SLOWMO is the acronym for S low space, L ocal materials, O rganic space, W holistic space, M eaningful Experience , O penness. The design expresses the local identity of the town by preserving its cultural heritage and protecting the traditional way of living.

Designed and Rendered by: Sy Bakare

RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION CENTRE (RENOVATION)

The Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) division of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) strives to achieve a sustainable digital economy in Nigeria. As a part of this process, the Federal Government of Nigeria commissioned a renovation of the dilapidated RTI structure to create a sustainable space that fosters innovation.

This projects presents the users with a variety of comfortable, engaging and flexible spaces to work, create and rest. The building serves as a major innovation hub located in the Central Business District of the Federal Captial Territory, Abuja. The aim of this design is the provide the users with professional, progressive and collaborative work spaces.

Designed by: Sy Bakare

Rendered by: Sy, Bakare & Igene.

INTERIOR DESIGN LAYOUT (LEVEL 2)

SKETCHUP, VRAY, 3DS MAX, CORONA

INTERIOR DESIGN LAYOUT (LEVEL 3) SKETCHUP, VRAY, 3DS MAX, CORONA

CONCEPTUAL MOOD BOARD (COLLABORATIVE SPACE)

CONCEPTUAL MOOD BOARD OPEN WORK SPACE)

AVENUE 8.4

TERRACE HOUSING

The design of Avenue 8.4 combines innovation and attention to details to create truly refined space. This cutting-edge luxurious town house design incoporates a variety of spaces with emphasis on the importance of family values. A seamless combination of traditional and contemporary design principles creating an exquisite taste of urban living . Avenue 8.4 is located in the heart of Gwarimpa, the largest and fast developing estate in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria.

This magnificent collection of six-bedroom houses is the epitome of urban living that sits at the heart of one of the most desirable areas –offering light-filled living areas, exquisite use of natural materials and the highest quality finishes throughout, to create a bold and distinct aesthetic. Designed to generate electricity with solar panels mounted on the roof, these homes pushes for sustainable living.

Designed and Rendered by: Sy

Bakare

APPROACH ELEVATION

MEAT PROCESSING FACTORY WUYE

A local favorite in Nigeria, suya is a traditional street food that has been tantalizing tastebuds for decades. Wuye Meat Processing Factory provides a clean energy space for the industrial production of Suya and other traditional snacks made from meat. This building is more than just a factory. It is a celebration of cultural cuisine that has been passed down from generations to generations.

Providing an intriguing experience of wholesome memories, Wuye factory introduces it’s users to the slaughtering, cleaning, storing, processing, packaging and cooking process of Beef. Each space has a chic cultural feel to it and incorporates the finest traditional materials. Divided yet connected, on each floor level, the production, marketing and recreational spaces have a seamless threshold that allows the user explore different experiences in these spaces.

Designed by: Sy Bakare, Rendered by: Igene

ENVSIONING A CITY FOR ALL FLÂNEUSE

The city exists in layers. Layers of Architecture, layers of streets laid down on the terrain, layers of society, beliefs, dreams, that float above and intermingle with the physicality of space. So too do beleifs and normatives lay upon people, impressed through glances, sneers, comments, violence, agression, harassment, and also the internalized voices of repression.

Voices whether they come from neighbours. paedestrians, parents, or our own mind, tell us what it means to be woman, to be a herione who we ought to be. When this is misaligned with our ow experience, we exist in a constant state of battle - conscious or not. We press against ideas that negate us.

We are here, but not here. How to be here, then, just as our selves? How to fill the city with

LAGOSIAN REVERIE (Pages 24 - 28)

Written by: Sy BakareIgene