Globalization Culture and Architectural Education in Nigeria.
GLOBALIZATION CULTURE AND ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION IN NIGERIA.
By
Dr Adedeji Daramola, Wole Alagbe, Bridgette Aduwo. e-mail: sadaramola2000@yahoo.com
School of Architecture,
Covenant University, Ota - Nigeria.
Abstract:
Globalization has exerted so much pressure on every aspect of the global economy. This pressure is fast affecting the economy of most underdeveloped and developing world. The precipitation of the World Trade Organization principles, which compelled participating nations to open up their boarders to foreign goods and services, has finally compelled indigenous culture and economy to untold competition and imminent collapse. This paper considers the inherent and apparent effects of globalization culture on architectural education as well as curriculum development in Nigerian Schools of Architecture. It opined that there is a need to marry both the unique tropical Nigerian environment with its cultural background, while embracing the loftiness of foreign design concept and flavour that are initiated through globalization. It asserted that while globalization principles can be embraced, great caution should be exercised. Finally, both environmental harmony as well as sustainability factors must be given due considerations in harnessing any global design concept. This will avert the intractable architectural misdemeanours prevailing in Nigeria communities. Through appropriate architectural education, so much can be achieved in re-orientating the Nigerian architects.
INTRODUCTION
In April, 1988, the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) in collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of Architects organised an international symposium with the theme ‘Towards A New Direction in Architectural Education in Africa at the Sheraton Hotels. Many architects and Scholars from Africa and Britain gathered to share their experiences. At the symposium, the following suggestion were reflected in the communiqué 1. The political emphasis of
By
Dr Adedeji Daramola, Wole Alagbe, Bridgette Aduwo. e-mail: sadaramola2000@yahoo.com
School of Architecture,
Covenant University, Ota - Nigeria.
Abstract:
Globalization has exerted so much pressure on every aspect of the global economy. This pressure is fast affecting the economy of most underdeveloped and developing world. The precipitation of the World Trade Organization principles, which compelled participating nations to open up their boarders to foreign goods and services, has finally compelled indigenous culture and economy to untold competition and imminent collapse. This paper considers the inherent and apparent effects of globalization culture on architectural education as well as curriculum development in Nigerian Schools of Architecture. It opined that there is a need to marry both the unique tropical Nigerian environment with its cultural background, while embracing the loftiness of foreign design concept and flavour that are initiated through globalization. It asserted that while globalization principles can be embraced, great caution should be exercised. Finally, both environmental harmony as well as sustainability factors must be given due considerations in harnessing any global design concept. This will avert the intractable architectural misdemeanours prevailing in Nigeria communities. Through appropriate architectural education, so much can be achieved in re-orientating the Nigerian architects.
INTRODUCTION
In April, 1988, the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) in collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of Architects organised an international symposium with the theme ‘Towards A New Direction in Architectural Education in Africa at the Sheraton Hotels. Many architects and Scholars from Africa and Britain gathered to share their experiences. At the symposium, the following suggestion were reflected in the communiqué 1. The political emphasis of
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