Residential

The Ibukun Apartment The given brief was to redesign an empty bungalow into a 2-bedroom house. The client was very particular about her privacy and having a warm home that caters to her lifestyle. The main bedroom suite has a walk-in closet and a large bathroom, while the second room serves as a home office. An outdoor gym is also tucked away at the rear end of the building. The building is located in Kosofe Local Government, Lagos state, Nigeria. We named this project “Ibukun” which means “Blessing” in Yoruba, because of the gratitude and expression of feeling blessed, shown by the client throughout the course of the project. The total building footprint is about 124sqm. Our first challenge was addressing the privacy concern within a small home. The client also wanted an open-plan kitchen, so she can engage with her guests while cooking. What we did to solve this was to make public areas open, with visual continuity while we hid private spaces like the main bedroom. The only visible doors are those for exit/entry and that of the home office. All other doors to private spaces are tucked away- subconsciously setting boundaries for visitors. The pallet choice for the living space was inspired by the client being a plant-mom. Earthy tones and natural textures were chosen for the walls and floors, large windows were also introduced to allow for maximum natural lighting and ventilation. A black-themed bathroom specifically requested by the client, is one of the most interesting spaces in this home. Materials commonly used across the project were granite, wood and natural stone tiles. PROJECT DETAILS Architects: elArc Designs Main Contractor: Eamonami Projects Furniture: Purple Linen Area: 124sqm Year: 2023 Status: Completed