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Interview With Professor Godwin
List 100 of Nigeria's historical Buildings and monuments
There is a legacy map which gives you all historical monuments that we know of. There are a whole lot more than in the map. There is the Chief Odo Nwokol's palace in Enugu State,…
At Home With Alan Davies
What drew you to working in Nigeria?
Actually, I came to Nigeria by chance. I had worked as an architect in the UK for five years and then I did a master’s degree in Town Planning. After the degree, I worked as an architect planner for…
In Conversation with Diseye Tantua
1. At what age did art begin for Diseye Tantua?
-From age 3 if I can remember correctly.
2. Diseye Tantua is regarded as a pop artist both locally and on the
international scene, what does the term ‘pop art’ mean to you?
-Pop Art …
In Conversation with Sarya Jamal
PROFILE FEATURE ON ESSENTIAL INTERIORS MAGAZINE
ISSUE 16
INTERVIEW with Artist/Designer SARYA JAMALof "Pieces of Me" (POM)
1. When did painting start for Sarya Jamal?
I am a Pharmacist by degree but an artist at heart. Ever since I…
5 Ways To Organize Your Closets
No matter what kind of closet you’re planning, take the time to think ahead and really consider what you need to store and where you want to store it. Taking a hard look at what you have will help you understand the kind of storage you…
The Sustainability Architect – Mario Cucinella
Mario Cucinella, one of the worlds foremost sustainable architects discusses his design philosophy, the importance of sustainability and his latest project:
One Airport Square - Ghana’s first green building.
Meet The Designer Of Fahrenheit Hospitality – Anselm Tabansi
Svengali Design’s Anselm Tabansi the brains behind Nigeria’s boutique hotel boom, talks exclusively to Essential interiors about the hospitality industry, his inspiration, and his latest hotel.
Where Art Meets Design With Ifeanyi Oganwu
Ifeanyi Oganwu founder of London-based Expand Designs Limited talks art, design, and Africa
ASK THE EXPERT With Omon Anenih – Mordi (How Do I Make A Small Living Room Appear Larger)
DEAR OMON, HOW DO I MAKE A SMALL LIVING ROOM APPEAR LARGER?
Space is an essential element of any good interior design. However small your interior, giving your home a feeling of space is a powerful way to create a truly elegant and stylish…
5 Steps To Consider Before Choosing Your Sofa
Choosing a sofa is a matter of carefully analyzing the room, the layout, design, décor, style and everything else. It’s important for all of these details to establish harmony in the room which is why you need to carefully examine each and…