THE ROLES OF ARCHITECTURE IN THE TRANSFORMATION OF NIGERIA CITIES

Babatunde, Luqman Olakunle

Department of Architecture,

The Polytechnic Ibadan, Saki Campus, Oyo State, Nigeria.

E-mail: kbabatmillarch@yahoo.com

ABSTRACT

This paper deals with the roles of architecture to the growth of Nigeria cities. Nigeria cities continue to grow and develop overtime, the paper looks at the forces that have shaped and patterned their evolution over time. This research work revealed that social changes particularly the shift from traditional community and ways of life, to more western ways of life have greatly impact and influence on building and residential labours. In view of the above, the paper concludes by suggesting ways to promote the practice of contemporary architecture in order to enhance further the transformation of Nigerian cities to meet world standard.