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    EVALUATION OF SYMBOLISM FOR THE DESIGN OF A CELEBRATION CHURCH INTERNATIONAL, IKEJA, LAGOS, NIGERIA
    (Covenant University Ota, 2025-07) AKINMUSIRE, Ayooluwa Honour; Covenant University Dissertation
    Pentecostal churches in this decade have a different look from the architectural styles that existed two decades ago. A major noticeable characteristic of the newer church buildings is the significant reduction in symbolic elements in the design and ornamentation. This study investigated the use of symbolic elements in the architectural design of Pentecostal churches in Lagos, Nigeria, and their impact on enhancing worship experiences and user engagement and applied lessons drawn to design a proposal of a Pentecostal church building for Celebration Church International, in Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. The study's key objectives include to: determine the evolution of symbolism in Pentecostal churches’ architecture in Nigeria; evaluate the extent to which the use of symbols have been expressed in selected Pentecostal churches globally; examine the users’ experience based on the use of symbols in the Pentecostal church in Lagos, Nigeria; and implement symbols in the design of a modern Pentecostal church in Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. Drawing on the interpretivist research philosophy, the study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative observations and quantitative surveys to explore the alignment between symbolic design features and church values. Data collection methods were literature review, case studies of five purposively selected churches, the use of structured questionnaire to gather data from congregants, and observation of three selected churches in Lagos with an observation guide. The outcome was presented descriptively with the aid of: tables, pictures, figures, architectural drawings, 3-dimensional animation, and a physical model. The findings aim to establish the significance of architectural symbolism in fostering spiritual connection, community identity, and aesthetic appreciation in Pentecostal worship spaces. The study contributes to architectural discourse by offering design recommendations for culturally and spiritually resonant church buildings.