RCCG COASTLINE WORSHIP CENTRE 2032

EBUTE-METTA LAGOS, NIGERIA

A 5000 seater auditorium designed for the Redeemed Christian Church of God.

Project Date: 2019

Status: In the Pipeline

The solution was to orient the buildings to enjoy the benefit of good views. The twin towers spiral downwards to meet at the base on the 3rd and 1st floors creating an impressive upward flow for the eye. Recesses at higher levels and a wrap at the base of the structure provide shade from the harsher rays of the sun and encourage the cooling flow of air.

In addition to this, the scheme has achieved flexibility by allowing the buildings to easily be accessed from pedestrian routes and the multi-storey parking while also making movement between the buildings possible. This arrangement ensures that the development can be done in phases.

Located along the spine of the towers are energy generating wind turbines. Taking advantage of the constant stream of air flowing through the divide of the twin towers, these turbines convert the energy in the moving air into electricity for alternative electricity supply.

The site is located at the edge of the Lagoon and has a very strong visual connection with the 3rd Mainland Bridge along the South East. Access to the site is through feeder roads lining the North West of the site and flowing along the South West edge separating the site from the old church site. At the North West corner of the site is an occupied plot. To the North East, there is an outlay of temporary structures and surrounding buildings rise from one to three floors.

The soil is composed largely of sawdust which was used to reclaim the land (land fill). Hence there must be special care on the foundation type to be employed. The main attraction to the site is its location because of its proximity to the lagoon and the good views to be had at higher altitudes. However, the slum community poses a threat to the value of any development in this location in terms of security in particular.

PROJECT COLLABORATORS: VICTORIA IHEANACHO, OLUMIDE OWOYELE, OLUWATOBILOBA BABALOLA, JUMOKE OLAOPA, DR. (ARC) SEGUN ALABI, DR. (ARC) MRS DAMILOLA ALABI, BELLS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS.