SDA 2022 Entries

• Commercial Building - Buildings that are used for commercial purposes, and include retail, hospitality, workplaces, factories and warehouses and buildings where commercial services are provided. At least 50 percent of the buildings’ floor space will be used for commercial activities. 
• Housing - Buildings such as houses, flats and apartments that are used for sheltering people. These could be either part of the private or public sector and could be individual dwellings or multi-dwelling developments. Social rented, affordable rented and intermediate housing provided to specified eligible households whose needs are not met by the market, are included. 
• Public Building - Public Buildings used by the public for any purpose, such as assembly, education, entertainment, government, healthcare, transport or worship. This will also include civic centres, community centres, libraries, visitor centres, culture, health + wellbeing, faith, education, sports venues and stadia, transport, central + local government, entertainment and event venues

The Landmark Village is a 38,000 sqm mixed-use site along the Atlantic Ocean beachfront in Victoria Island, Lagos set to emulate Rosebank in Johannesburg, the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town and Canary Wharf in London. The site is being developed into an ultramodern business, leisure and lifestyle destination over the next 5 years.

It was noted as the most visited leisure destination in Lagos, with an average footfall of up to 55,000 visitors weekly. The first phase of the Landmark Village scheme is complete with the Landmark Events Centre (the largest purpose-built event centre in Lagos), as well as the first and only Hard Rock Café in West Africa and the Oriental themed Shiro restaurant.
Landmark Retail Boulevard is a 94,000 sqft development at a an approximate cost of 49,40,065 USD, completed in late 2019.
The Landmark Event Centre is truly a well-known landmark in Victoria Island, Lagos, and the business hub of Nigeria.With this consideration of Existing Event Centre and usability of facilities, the design principles of Place making were adopted and applied. The intentions were to create public spaces that promote people’s health, happiness, and well-being.

A highly insulated facade with Aluminum Composite Panels was used for its durability, stain and weather resistant capabilities. The site is located in immediate vicinity to the Atlantic Ocean and so the materials are prone to weathering. The context offers many challenges with frequent maintenance and since ACP panels require little maintenance, they were selected. After several discussions on economic challenges in the city of Lagos, ACP panels proved to be very cost effective for its easy installation and energy efficient because of its high thermal comfort.
The facade also incorporates public street lighting which removes any need for additional street lights.
High performance glass with Low-E value was used for better thermal performance.
Galvalume Roof sheeting was used in the weathering prone region for its weather proof abilities where both zinc and aluminum work simultaneously to resists cracks and peels from the roll-forming process when the corrugated panels are created. It's also a lightweight material, easy to install, durable or low maintenance, and allows very less sunlight to transfer through in summers and cold wind in winters thus reducing the overall energy consumption and costs.
The surfaces applied are conscious of the local climatic conditions, economic scenario of the region and stakeholders, energy efficient in their characteristics, reduce maintenance costs, reduce the overall building carbon footprint, allows for a smooth and easy to install construction process without any construction waste, and thus should be considered for a Surface Design Award.

Building load and structure system was optimized by using slab on grade footings, with almost zero excavation and loss of top soil. The existing green areas and trees were conserved on site. The building profile was adapted for existing trees.
A highly insulated roof, collecting 100% rain water on the roof was used. Couple of more features include 100% recycling of greywater, highly insulated facades, and a highly insulated roof. All shops and building doors were designed for sealing and avoidance of AC losses.

Local materials for all wet and concrete works were used. Work contracts for all wet works and MEP Engineering were awarded to local contractors as a commitment to local skill development and economy. Shaded walkways and universal access was created in all parts of the building to minimize urban heat island effect.

There was zero disruption to existing businesses on the premises, and construction management was carried out to avoid dust/ debris and safe walkways for patrons during construction which is a testament of financial sustainability.

All lighting was LED, external lighting was adapted into the facade, so no extra wiring/ cables or light fittings needed in the landscape. Low maintenance plant species were used. Spaces were planned with natural lighting for all office areas.

Charging points were planned for Electric Vehicles with internal movement designed for deployment the same. All kitchen waste from restaurant kitchens is being composted on site.

With challenges development on the waterfront and construction in sequential phases, the complete master plan with detailed building designs and engineering were developed and coordinated on BIM. With the three dimensional design features the two other dimensions, time and cost were also coordinated together in this “Mixed Use Development”.

The building detailing is done in simple, rectilinear steel frame, and the facade is designed to create maximum visibility and “pull” into the first floor retail areas. All areas can be accessed by service and emergency vehicles, but, the overall environment is overwhelmingly pedestrian.

The project is also a showcase of the prowess of design, engineering, detailing and project coordination at an international scale where the client and local contractors are from Lagos, design/engineering/ coordination from India and steel design/fabrication and façades from China, HVAC equipment from Vietnam.