As the demand for affordable housing grows and the availability of low-cost properties diminishes, stakeholders in housing must become more innovative in their approach to social housing development. One opportunity lies in restoring and repurposing abandoned buildings. While building new houses remains the primary strategy for Housing Authorities and Associations, rehabilitating derelict buildings can be a more economical option. This approach not only maximizes the use of dilapidating infrastructure but also provides an economic opportunity to increase affordable housing within the city. Although rehabilitating derelict residential buildings may seem like an obvious solution, it becomes even more crucial when considering abandoned commercial, institutional, or historical buildings for social housing.
Lagos: The Latest Architecture and News
adidas Flagship Store Lagos / Oshinowo Studio
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Architects: Oshinowo Studio
- Area: 380 m²
- Year: 2023
https://www.archdaily.com/1008925/adidas-flagship-store-lagos-oshinowo-studioHana Abdel
Libre House / Mário Martins Atelier
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Architects: Mário Martins Atelier
- Area: 416 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: Dornbracht, OTIIMA, Laufen, Banema, Hakwood, +4
https://www.archdaily.com/1003825/libre-house-mario-martins-atelierAndreas Luco
The Lantern House / Oshinowo Studio
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Architects: Oshinowo Studio
- Area: 911 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: ACL homemart, Aplus Nigeria, EBM Nigeria, Interstyle Nigeria, Luadi Porte, +2
https://www.archdaily.com/999044/the-lantern-house-cmdesign-atelierHana Abdel
House 27 / Mario Martins Atelier
https://www.archdaily.com/985249/house-27-mario-martins-atelierSusanna Moreira
House in Palmares / Frederico Valsassina Arquitectos
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Architects: Frederico Valsassina Arquitectos
- Year: 2017
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Manufacturers: Focus, panoramah!®
https://www.archdaily.com/985789/house-in-palmares-frederico-valsassina-arquitectosSusanna Moreira
Coral Pavilion / Oshinowo Studio
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Architects: Oshinowo Studio
- Area: 310 m²
- Year: 2022
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Manufacturers: Bifem-Paralu, Interstyle, Sealer Woods Designer, Universal Furniture, Voda Paints
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Professionals: Starkwood Associates, Topklan Engineering Services, Vincent Boom Construction
https://www.archdaily.com/982165/coral-pavilion-cmdesign-atelierHana Abdel
Casa Bonança / Mário Martins Atelier
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Architects: Mário Martins Atelier
- Area: 423 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: Grohe, Margres, Saint-Gobain, Algarstone, Barbot, +7
https://www.archdaily.com/961447/casa-bonanca-mario-martins-atelierAndreas Luco