CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU

UNIVERSITY, P.M.B 002, ULI

SCHOOL OF POST GRADUATE STUDIES

FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OFARCHITECTURE

IHIALA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA ANAMBRA

STATE, NIGERIA.

NAME: UZOEGHELU KENECHUKWU O.

2016 082 015

COURSE TITLE: ADVANCED LANDSCAPE DESIGN II

COURSE CODE: ARC 816

LEVEL: M.Sc 1

JULY,2017.

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INTRODUCTION

Landscape Architecture, the science and art of modifying land areas by

organizing natural, cultivated, or constructed elements according to a
comprehensive, aesthetic plan. These elements include topographical features
such as hills, valleys, rivers, and ponds; growing things such as trees, shrubbery,
grass, and flowers; and constructions such as buildings, terraces, roads, bridges,
fountains, and statuary. No unalterable rules exist in landscape architecture
because each plot of ground offers unique problems caused by variation in
contour, climate, and surrounding areas.
Project Brief
I have been commissioned and my lecturer Arc. B.O. Agoha to study the present
architecture department, environmental management area and its surroundings,
and to further propose a better landscape design to help improve its present
physical look as well as creating a more convenient and enabling environment for
the ease of flow and comfort to end users.
Scope of Work
To critically study the surrounding and environmental features of the present
architecture department, environmental management building and the new
engineering complex and proffer a suitable solution through my landscape design
based on the following parameter’s;
 the project brief
 Existing site features
 What the site needs
 Propose a new landscape layout design.
Project Aim
To create it a better surrounding with a good aesthetic value for the buildings
considering the name it bears and represents, (Architecture Department,

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Environmental Mangement Building And Engineering Complex) as well as
creating a more convenient environment for the various site activities in a natural
setting. In addition to that, is to cause people to appreciate the importance and
relevance of the buildings in environmental conservation through proper
landscape designs, and its environmental embellishments.
Project Objectives
To produce a serene environment within the buildings to produce or create more
convenient parking lots for vehicles ensuring and promoting the safety and
comfort of the end-users using desired plant types, by using the various landscape
plants. Also, to help control movement using plants
Project Location

This project is located at chukwuemeka odumegwu ojukwu university

campus uli, in the selected departmental buildings within the universities
premises which are; Architecture Department, and Engineering
Complex.

NATURE OF SURVEY; PHYSICAL and onsite inspection of the building

construction works was done so far on the structures. This was done with a walk
through the building as well as taking a measure drawing which was later but
down on autocad.
TYPE OF PROPERTY; Public Building, ARCHITECTURE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT COMPLEX
ANTICIPATED FACILITIES
Lecture rooms, offices, computer lab storage spaces, libraries, conference
meeting rooms conveniences etc.
PURPOSE OF SURVEY: The building is at chukwuemeka odumegwu ojukwu
university uli campus, ihiala local government area, Anambra state and the

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purpose of this is to identify the various building materials on the construction
site
CLIENT: The Vice Chancellor of Chukwu Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu
University, Uli

Existing Site Layout

Present site features and conditions

Existing Access Road in between architecture department and

environmental science department

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Access to The Site

Analysis of the author’s observation.

Poor pedestrian and vernacular flow around the vicinity.
Absent of pedestrian flow shade device either natural or artificial.
Absence of drop out area.
Absent of relaxation area.

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PROPOSED NEW LAY OUT MODEL FOR THE ARCHITECTURE
DEPARTMENT

NATURE OF SURVEY; PHYSICAL and onsite inpection of the building

construction works wa done so far on the structures. This was done with a walk
through the building as waell as taking a measure drawing which was was later
but down on autocad.
TYPOF PROPERTY; (Public Building), New Engineering Complex
ANTCIPATED FACILITIES
 Lecture rooms,
 offices,
 computer lab
 storage spaces,
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  libraries,
 conference
 New Education trust fund (ETF) auditorium conveniences etc.
Purpose of survey: The building is at chukwuemeka odumegwu ojukwu
university uli campus, ihiala local government area, Anambra state and the
purpose of this is to identify the various building materials on the construction
site
CLIENT: The Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University,

Uli
Proposed new lay out model for the engineering
complex

Proposed facilities

 Relaxation areas; can be used by students for reading

and relaxation after lecture period this can foster
interactions between students.
 Parking spaces
 Proposed buffers and floral elements to beautify the
environment.
 Proposed street light

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 FOUNTAIN

Relaxation areas
RELAXATION

PLANTS USED FOR THE LANDSCAPE

A. DAWN REDWOOD

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FIGURE 9: SHOWING DAWN REDWOOD

General description:

(a) Upright to pyramidal deciduous conifer.

(b) Fine textured.

(c) Fast growth rate.

(d) Resembles bald cypress.

Height/spread: 24000 mm – 30000 mm / 9000 mm – 12000 mm.

Features and limitations:

(a) Form is attractive and the history is interesting since it has been around for

50 million years.

(b) May be hard to locate.

(c) Specimen tree.

(d) Good fall color.

Culture:

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(a) Grows best in good soils with adequate moisture.

(b) For best appearance, do not prune lower branches.

(c) Can grow up to 900 mm a year.

(d) Place in full sun.

B. FIBEROPTIC GRASS

FIBEROPTIC GRASS

(a) Scientific Name : Isolepiscernua

(b) Common Name : Fiberoptic Grass

(c) Life Cycle : Annual

(d) Hardiness Degree : 32°F

(e) Blooming Season : N/A

(f) Plant Habit : Clumping

(g) Spacing : 150 mm – 250 mm

(h) Height : 200 mm – 300 mm

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 (i) Spread : 150 mm – 200 mm

(j) Exposure : Part Shade

(k) Uses : Landscapes, Beds, Containers

C. CROWN OF THORNS

SHOWING CROWN OF THORNS

(a) Botanical name: Euphorbia Splendens

(b) Common name: crown of thorns

(c) Family name:Euphorbiaceae

(d) Growth rate: Fast

(e) Form, height, spread:

(f) Leaf: green l.eaf

(g) Flowers: pinkish white, rose, red or coral flowers.

(h) Method of maintenance planting distance:dry cuttings for several days

before inserting in moist sand.

(i) Cost per seedling or per square meter.

(j) Usage: Beds & Borders.

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 D. SAND VERBENA

Figure 8: SHOWING SAND VERBENA

(a) Common Names: Sand Verbena

Botanical Name:Abroniavillosa

(b) Family name:Nyctaginaceae

(c) Height: Most often cultivated is the common, or pink, sand verbena, which

has stems 0.9 m to 1.5 m (3 to 5 ft) long.

(d) Flowers:It bears rose-purple flowers in summer and fall. The hairy sand

verbena, which is similar but smaller, hairy, and more delicate, is found in many

desert areas.

OTHER MATERIALS FOR THE LANDSCAPE DESIGN

MAN-MADE STRUCTURES

A .NEW DRIVE-WAYS

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The drive way was structurally designed to be finally finished with asphalt tar.

With one sided drainage on the side of the driveway.

FIGURE 13; SHOWING THE SECTION THROUGH THE ROAD

B. THE DRAINAGE

The drainage created on both sides of the access road are made of cast in situ

concrete structure to control heavy rainfall.

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