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    EVALUATION OF BIOMORPHIC-INSPIRED CIRCULATION STRATEGIES FOR THE DESIGN OF NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS ARCHITECTURE MUSEUM, IBADAN, NIGERIA
    (Covenant University Ota, 2025-07) ONI, Oluwadamilola Enoch; Covenant University Dissertation
    Biomorphic-inspired circulation strategies mimic natural forms and patterns to create intuitive and engaging circulation systems in a building space. Designing an architecture museum requires circulation spaces that are intuitive in guiding users’ movement to engage with various architectural-related exhibits on display. To this end, the aim of the study is to investigate the adoption of biomorphic-inspired circulation strategies for the design of an architecture museum in Ibadan, Nigeria, with a view to enhancing user experience. The objectives of the study include to: determine the biomorphic-inspired circulation strategies that can be adopted in museum design; analyse the extent of adoption of biomorphic-inspired circulation strategies in museums in Nigeria; evaluate users’ satisfaction level with the biomorphic-inspired circulation strategies adopted in Nigerian museums; and develop the findings in the design of an architecture museum in Ibadan, Nigeria. A mixed-method approach was employed, utilising qualitative and quantitative research techniques. Qualitative data was gathered through literature review, case studies of eight (8) selected Museums, comprising four (4) Nigerian museums and four (4) international museums, including interviews. Multi-stage sampling technique was used in the selection of these museums, while the snowball sampling method facilitated the selection of the five museum staff members who were interviewed. These selected museums were evaluated using an observation guide. Findings revealed that international museums highly adopted biomorphic-inspired circulation strategies, while Nigerian museums showed low adoption, highlighting gaps in the adoption of Nature-inspired Form & Function, Organic Geometry, Design Movement, Nature-inspired patterns, and Technology integration. Quantitative data were gathered from 57 museum users with the aid of a structured questionnaire. Descriptive analysis of the data, as presented in tables and analysed using SPSS software, indicated that National Museum of Unity, Ibadan and Yemisi Shyllon Museum had the highest level of very satisfied users with the biomorphic-inspired strategies adopted. Didi Museum had the lowest level of very satisfied users, while National Museum, Lagos had an equal share of very satisfied users and very dissatisfied users. However, the research concludes that while the international museums fully adopted the strategies, a holistic adoption of biomorphic-inspired circulation strategies in Nigerian museums is recommended to enhance user experience by addressing the existing gap in the level of adoption. Furthermore, the research aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 9, 11, 12, 13, and 17, supporting user-centric design and environmental harmony. This research contributes to biomorphic design discourse, offering valuable insights for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to create adaptive architecture museum environments.
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    ASSESSMENT OF PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION STRATEGIES IN THE DESIGN OF HIGH-SPEED TRAIN TERMINAL, IJOKO, NIGERIA
    (Covenant University Ota, 2025-07) Nzeh Millicent Eberechukwu; Covenant University Dissertation
    Urban public transportation availability, which has tremendous potential to replace private vehicle use, is a dire need in the 21st Century. This is because of the continuous increase in global urbanisation. The heartbeat of transit systems within large cities is train terminals, which have gained prominence since the Industrial Era. However, minute consideration has been given to the planning of pedestrian circulation and the unique requirements of passengers within train terminals, posing a threat to the safety and efficiency of these transportation systems. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate pedestrian circulation in existing train terminals with a view to implementing strategies that enhance user experience in the design of a high-speed train terminal in Ijoko, Ogun. A mixed-method approach is adopted as the research approach, involving the qualitative and quantitative aspects. The qualitative aspect involved examining and obtaining data from three selected Nigerian train terminals and four foreign train terminals used as the case studies. Conversely, quantitative data were harnessed by a questionnaire from fifty-five users of train stations. For a comprehensive analysis of the quantitative data, version 27 of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software was used. Tables, figures and plates were utilised to present the research results effectively. The mean ranking of the implemented pedestrian circulation strategies within the three local case studies was computed using SPSS. Similarly, the pedestrian circulation strategies’ portion of variance and sphericity of correlation matrix were also thoroughly computed through the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin’s (KMO) and Bartlett’s tests, respectively. The appropriate size and positioning of vertical circulation and horizontal circulation systems, as well as the availability of signage showing the building’s functional spaces, are some of the pertinent pedestrian circulation strategies that influence satisfaction with the overall user experience in train terminals. This research study deeply explores important considerations for optimal pedestrian circulation through the proposal of an architectural design of a high-speed train terminal in Ogun State, Nigeria. The findings will be useful to built industry professionals involved in the design of high-speed train terminals. Three of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are advocated for in this study, which are the ninth goal of “industry, innovation, and infrastructure”; the eleventh goal of “sustainable cities and communities”; and the third goal of “good health and well-being”
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    EVALUATION OF INCLUSIVE ARCHITECTURE STRATEGIES FOR THE DESIGN OF GRANGE SECONDARY SCHOOL, VICTORIA GARDEN CITY, LAGOS NIGERIA
    (Covenant University Ota, 2025-07) Kponu, Jemima Usinzibe; Covenant University Dissertation
    This thesis investigates the adoption of inclusive architecture strategies in the design of Grange secondary school in Victoria Garden City (VGC), Lagos, Nigeria. The study aims to improve the equality of users' experiences through the intentional application of inclusive architectural principles that accommodate diverse physical and sensory needs, particularly those of students with visual impairments. Grounded in the framework of universal design, the study aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 (inclusive and equitable quality education), 10 (reducing inequalities), and 11 (making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable). It addresses the ongoing marginalisation of users in educational environments due to spatial and sensory barriers that limit access, autonomy, and participation. A mixed methods approach was employed, comprising an extensive literature review, structured observation guides used during site visits to existing secondary schools, and the administration of questionnaires to students with visual impairments. These methods facilitated a critical evaluation of current school environments, enabling the identification of missing inclusive design strategies and their impact on users' experiences. The findings reveal that inclusive design is significantly under implemented in Lagos secondary schools. Most institutions lack basic architectural features such as ramps, handrails, tactile guidance surfaces, barrier free circulation paths, and legible spatial layouts. These omissions result in increased reliance on others, restricted movement, and heightened risk for students with disabilities. The research emphasises that these spatial deficiencies can be overcome by embedding inclusive design early in the architectural process through context responsive, multisensory, and human centred solutions. The study culminates in the design of a model inclusive secondary school in VGC. The proposal features tactile and auditory wayfinding systems, accessible circulation, clearly zoned learning spaces, appropriate lighting and acoustics, and sustainable climate responsive elements. These strategies are integrated from the outset, not as afterthoughts framing inclusion as a foundational architectural value. In addition to contributing to architectural theory and design practice, the study reinforces the critical role of inclusive school environments in advancing social equity. By translating global development goals into spatial strategies, it presents a replicable architectural model for addressing educational and infrastructural inequality in Nigeria and other rapidly urbanising contexts