The research project Niger Consultants and Modern Architecture in Nigeria offers a fresh perspective on the evolution of modern architecture in the country. It delves into realized projects of Nigeria’s first Indigenous architecture practice, established in Lagos in 1970. The firm expanded its presence, establishing offices in Lagos, Ilorin, Kaduna, and Port Harcourt. By delving into the life and work of the late Arc (Chief) Gbegbaje-Das 1 (1936–2023), the project aims to honor the legacy of Niger Consultants, the pioneering post-independence architecture practice in the country. It is now a critical plan to digitize many drawings of the late Gbegbaje-Das 1, who practiced in Lagos, Nigeria, from the 1970s until he retired in 1999.

Image: Niger Consultants, “Beachland Seaview floorplan,” ca.1980s. Ink and pencil on paper. Archives of Chief DAS-1 Gbegbaje. Photo: Jareh Das.