ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN OF ART AND CULTURAL MUSEUM UYO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, AKWA IBOM STATE

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ABSTRACT

Right from time memorial, Art and culture has been the most significant identity of man and it environment. Establishment of human race had started with this common identity and shows the need towards developing an institution that will house this co-existence for reference, history and educational purpose. With regards to the purpose of this project and achieving a suitable Art museum, I clearly defined and stated the aim, objectives, location and the entire purpose of this project as cited in chapter one and the scope of the study was limited to the major tribes of Akwa Ibom State which includes; Ibibio, Anang and Oron. The history and literature review of Art museum was achieved in chapter two of this project, which talks about the origination of the first Art museum to the recent ones, most visited, types of museum and the suitable functional spaces that aided my design. Data collection source played a vital role in actualizing the project progress which is seen in chapter three. The two main source of data collection was primary and the secondary data collection which was one local case study and two international case studies where some observations and merits were extracted to improve my design. The functionality, space requirements and careful analysis of the site and building was detailed in chapter four, which analyzed the proper orientation and regularities of developing the museum on site. Flows and cordial usefulness of interior spaces in the building was analyzed in chapter five, while six was the summary and conclusion of the project with references.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page- – – – – – – – – – – i

Certification- – – – – – – – – – ii

Dedication- – – – – – – – – – – iii

Declaration- – – – – – – – – – – iv

Acknowledgement- – – – – – – – – v

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the study- – – – – – – – 1-2

1.2 Statement of Problem- – – – – – – – 2

1.3 Aim of Study- – – – – – – – – 2

1.4 Objectives- – – – – – – – – – 2

1.5 Scope of Study – – – – – – – – – 3

1.6 Significant of the Study- – – – – – – – 3

1.7 Limitations of the study- – – – – – – – 3

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW OF ART MUSEUM

2.1 History- – – – – – – – – – 4-7

2.2 Different Types of Museums – – – – – – – 8-19

CHAPTER THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Materials and Method- – – – – – – – 20

3.2 Feature of Study- – – – – – – – – 20-21

3.3 Case Study Location- – – – – – – – 21-22

3.4 Observations- – – – – – – – – 22

3.5 Merit- – – – – – – – – – – 23

3.6 The Louvre Museum – – – – – – – – 24-26

3.7 British Museum London- – – – – – – – 27-28

CHAPTER FOUR

ANALYSIS AND DATA PRESENTATION

4.1 Design Consideration- – – – – – – – 29

4.1.1 Circulation – – – – – – – – – – 29

4.1.2 Accessibility- – – – – – – – – 29

4.1.3 Security- – – – – – – – – – 29

4.1.4 Aesthetics- – – – – – – – – – 29

4.1.5 Building Orientation- – – – – – – – 29-30

4.1.6 Glare – – – – – – – – – – 30

4.1.7 Fire safety- – – – – – – – – – 30

4.1.8 Views- – – – – – – – – – 30

4.2 Basic Amenities Consideration- – – – – – – 30-31

4.3 Topography- – – – – – – – – 31

4.3.1 Soil type- – – – – – – – – – 31

4.3.2 Vegetation- – – – – – – – – – 31

4.2.3 Drainage – – – – – – – – – – 32

4.3 Climatic Data Analysis- – – – – – – – 32-33

4.4 Humidity – – – – – – – – – – 33-34

4.5 Case Study Deduction- – – – – – – – 34

4.5.1 Structure and Materials- – – – – – – – 34-35

4.5.2 Climate control- – – – – – – – – 35

4.5.3 Traffic Radiation- – – – – – – – – 35

CHAPTER FIVE

5.4 Design Program and Conclusion- – – – – – 36

5.4.1 Space Analysis- – – – – – – – – 36

5.4.3 Administrative Unit- – – – – – – – 36

5.4.4 Reception area- – – – – – – – – 36

5.4.5 Security Post- – – – – – – – – 36-37

5.4.6 Restaurant- – – – – – – – – – 37

5.4.7 Gift Shop- – – – – – – – – – 37

5.4.7 Conference room- – – – – – – – – 37

5.4.8 Parking- – – – – – – – – – 37

5.5 Construction Materials and Finishes- – – – – – 37

5.5.1 Foundation- – – – – – – – – – 37

5.5.2 Wall- – – – – – – – – – – 38

5.5.3 Roof- – – – – – – – – – 38

5.5.4 Door- – – – – – – – – – 38

5.5.5 Window- – – – – – – – – – 38

5.5.6 Landscape- – – – – – – – – – 38

CHAPTER SIX

6.1 Summary- – – – – – – – – – 39

6.1 Conclusion- – – – – – – – – – 39

6.2 Recommendation- – – – – – – – – 39

Reference

APPENDIX

Appendix I: Location map to site – – – – – – – A1

Appendix II: Concept of Design- – – – – – – B2

Appendix III: Ground Floor Plan- – – – – – – C3

Appendix IV: Roof plan- – – – – – – – – D4

Appendix V: Site plan- – – – – – – – – E5

Appendix VI: Perspective View- – – – – – – F6

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of Study

With reference to Journals of Art and Cultural Museum, vol. 14, No. 8, 2007 edition. An art museum is a museum that specializes in works of art ranging from paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, and others, which are separated into different smaller spaces called galleries.

The Art Museum (sometimes called Art Gallery) is concerned primarily with the object as a means of unaided communication with it visitors, as viewed by encyclopedia, 3rd edition.

Traditionally, these collection have comprised paintings, sculptures and the decorative arts. A number of art museums have included the industrial arts since the 19th century, when they were introduced, particularly to encourage good industrial design. It can be argued that aesthetics have subordinate function and association to such an extent that objects often are presented in a totally alien context. In some countries, this criticism applies to archaeological material as well as reference by Jumid’rath (2002).

The display of art presents the curators with certain problems. Work of art are exhibited o convey a visual message, while other disciplines tend to adopt didactic method of display, the art curator is concerned particularly with unimpeded presentation of a given work. The ambiance of the work is enhanced by highlighting it’s form and colour with Proper lighting and background. At one time, artificial light was preferred for paintings, both to create an effect to prevent exposure to harmful elements in natural light, but it sometimes provides an unnecessary theatrical presentation or creates an artificiality that can inhibit the visitors appreciation and enjoyment of the work. Much greater use is now made of indirect natural light or as at Tate Britain in London, for example — a controlled mixture of daylight and simulated daylight. Some art museums have returned to the earlier custom of hanging paintings in a tiered arrangement in order to exhibit more of their works with reference to encyclopedia @4th edition.

1.2 Statement of Problem

The Akwa Ibom State government has demanded for a solution to engage the youths with the interest of eradicating illiteracy and idleness in the area of art and culture of Akwa Ibom through building an Art/Cultural museum for the interest of solving this problems.

1.3 Aim of Study

The aim of this project is to design a modern, conceptual and functional Art Museum for artifacts, which will also enhance preservation for historical and educational purposes.

1.4 Objectives

Making Art and Cultural artifact available to all through design and ensuring a modernize Art Museum.
Increasing historical and cultural awareness in the general populace.
Making remote and distance museum contents accessible to all.

1.5 Scope of Study

This project is limited to the concept of the Art and Cultural artifacts of the major ethnic groups in Akwa Ibom State, which are; Ibibio, Anang and Oron.

1.6 Significance of Study

Museums play a crucial role in preserving local culture. With careful documentation and artifact preservation, a culture can be recorded and remembered regardless of its future. It can also be shared and understood by those from different cultural backgrounds.

1.7 Limitation of study

There were some major factors such as;