Evaluation of Socio-Cultural Principles for the Design of Integrated Cultural Center, Adamawa State

Abstract

This paper explores the evaluation of socio-cultural principles for the design of integrated cultural center, proposed design of the cultural center in Yola, Adamawa State. Culture always seen as a complex issue and socially, politically highly sensitive, it has nowadays become an overused word (clinched) in almost all contexts of reality. Culture has also been an area in which we most times find controversial in the political and social arena opened that the word culture is often used abruptly without knowing exactly the meaning. The research aim of this study is to design an integrated cultural center exploring the socio-cultural diversity of Adamawa state with the view to enhancing cultural prosperity. The study adopted a qualitative research approach, involving a case study of the Kaduna State Cultural Centre. The findings will provide valuable insights for architects in creating intuitive and accessible to cultural buildings in Nigeria. The study concludes that the evaluation of socio-cultural principles for the design of integrated cultural center can significantly enhance the usability and navigability of public buildings like the proposed integrated cultural center, Adamawa state.