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Not all Sites are table or leveled land.

As creatives in the building industry, how do we maximize the use of land in cases where steep slopes or erosion has a predominant effect on it?
What are the best methods to reduce the budget of the client and most important considerations / procedures we take to unify our design with the sloppy terrain?

The best procedures typically involves:

1. Site Analysis: Understanding the site’s topography, soil conditions, drainage patterns, and views to leverage the natural landscape. Engage a surveyor to carry out a topographical survey for you to get the spot heights of the site and its characteristics.
2. Grading and Earthwork: Working with engineers to manage slopes, possibly through terracing or retaining walls, to create more usable space.
3. Adaptive Design: Creating a design that works harmoniously with the natural contours, possibly using split-levels, cut and fill concepts, cantilevered structures, or elevated foundations.
4. Foundation Engineering: Ensuring the structural integrity of the building by designing appropriate foundations that accommodate the slope.
5. Stormwater Management: Implementing systems to control runoff and erosion, slump-pits, which can be significant challenges on sloped terrains.
6. Access and Circulation: Planning for safe and practical pathways, driveways, and parking areas considering the incline.
7. Landscaping Integration: Utilizing landscaping to enhance the natural beauty, control erosion, and blend the structure seamlessly with the environment.

The key is to embrace the uniqueness of the site and work with its features to create a design that not only accommodates the slope but also celebrates it as a part of the overall architectural concept

Ebisike Tochukwu Architects Ltd is your trusted expert for exceptional design and construction services in Lagos and Imo States Nigeria. Looking to tackle your sites slopped terrain? Kindly contact us and our  team of creative designers and builders will earnestly bring it to fruition for you.

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It is with great pleasure we announce that our Managing director, Arc. Ebisike Tochukwu was on the 20th of May 2023, conferred with an Honorary Doctorate degree in Architecture and Construction Management from Prowess University, Delaware, U.S.A.

The induction took place at Conference center, University of Ibadan under the auspices of the Institute of Arts, Management and Professional Studies.
The Institute organizes her induction and award summit twice annually to induct new members and honor prominent professionals who have made invaluable contributions to human development through the recommendation of the award selection committee, past awardees, journalists, body of academia, organizations, and members.

Amongst the respected committee, some of the prominent chief guests that were present at the conferment include Prof. Prince Eze Chidi Nwabua IAMPS Registrar/ African representative of Prowess University, Prof. Amuda Kannike Abiodun (SAN) IAMPS president, Prof. Justice Esibe, FCIAP and Dr. Oyefemi Owuru.
This recognition of the Honorable Doctorate was achieved by Arc. Ebisike Tochukwu for his exceptional achievements in his field, consistent dedication towards the architectural profession, project management and construction delivery in Nigeria through his Architectural studio coy Ebisike Tochukwu Architects Ltd. with offices in Lagos and Imo State, Nigeria. His experience which spans over a decade and half in the architectural industry has assisted him with leading the way to this Ph.D degree.

One of his numerous contemporary projects “MAITAMA URBAN” commissioned in FCT Abuja.

Arc. Ebisike Tochukwu is a full member of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) and the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON). In his quest for international standards and ethics, he is bagged with international architectural memberships. Attaining chartered status with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), and the reputable International Associate Membership with the American Institute of Architects (AIA). He is a Chartered Management Consultant (CMC) and a fellow of Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC). He currently holds a certification from the prestigious Harvard University Graduate School of Architecture U.S.A in Architectural Imagination.
He has won numerous international awards which include but not limited to:
European Award for Best Practices 2020. Issued by European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) · March 2020, Best Residential Architecture Studio – Nigeria. Issued by Build Architecture Awards · Nov 2019, Most Innovative Design/ Build Company Nigeria 2019. Issued by Mea Markets African Business Excellence Awards · Oct 2019, CEO AFRICA Awards, 2023. Issued by CEO Magazine Africa. March 2023 and most currently this Doctorate Degree.

While conferring the honour on Arc. Ebisike, the African Representative, Prowess University & Founder/Registrar IAMPS, Eze Nwauba said, “The University has conferred upon Ebisike Tochukwu Ihunanya the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture and Construction Management, Honoris Causa, I hereby authorize that he henceforth be addressed as Doctor Ebisike Tochukwu Ihunanya.”

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