Assessment of Historical Vernacular Architecture of the
Ijebu, in Yoruba Speaking, South-West, Nigeria
Volume 5 - Issue 5
Adeyemo AA, Hassan YO and Awotungase SA*
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- Department of Architectural Technology, Lagos State Polytechnic, Nigeria
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Adeyemo AA, Department of Architectural Technology, Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu, Nigeria
Received: September 10, 2020; Published: September 24, 2020
DOI: 10.32474/OAJESS.2020.05.000223
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Abstract
The study has proved than housing has more cultural meaning than ordinary shelter as shown in several buildings across southwest
Nigeria. This research traces the historical vernacular architecture of the Ijebus of southwest Nigeria as cultural semiotics. It
is argued that the new places symbolize, represent African culture in terms of homage, food, hospitality, and cultural security, this is
noticed in building across the study area. Data were gathered qualitatively, and participant observations, interviews and extensive
desktop research were involved. The study found that spaces offer an eyrie of cultural values as housed in the architecture as well as
names of the spaces thus communicating African sensibilities, the appearance of the traditional village at the same time sustainably
conserving the architecture. The research concludes that interesting, requisite African historic value to ensure sustainable cultural
development.
Keywords: Architecture; the Ijebu; Yoruba speaking; south-west; historic; vernacular
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Case Study: The Ijebus|
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