Research Development of the Ikenga Residence (Six-Bedroom Duplex) at Iheagu Nru Village, Nsukka L.G.A., Enugu State

Okechukwu, Chinwe Nnenna; Egbo, James Chinweuba; Oku, Onyeibo C.

doi:10.5281/zenodo.7974818

Research Development of the Ikenga Residence (Six-Bedroom Duplex) at Iheagu Nru Village, Nsukka L.G.A., Enugu State

Authors: Okechukwu, Chinwe Nnenna, Egbo, James Chinweuba, Oku, Onyeibo C.

Journal: American Journal of Applied Sciences and Engineering (AJASE), ISSN 2766-7596

Citation: AJASE 4(1): 12-23, 2023-05-25.

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7974818

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Type: Original Research

Abstract

This paper described step by step research design and development of the Ikenga residence at Iheagu Nru village, Nsukka L.G.A., Enugu State. The study used case study, literature review and field study method used to obtain various data from various primary and secondary sources on Igbo cultural heritage. Purposive (non-probability) sampling technique was used to obtain data for this research. The result showed that the conceptual integration of elements of cultural symbolism in architectural designs will not only lead to iconism in Architecture but also provide the psychological basis for comfort.

Keywords

Research Development, Ikenga Residence, Symbol of Strength, Igbo Cultural Heritage BY Okechukwu, Chinwe Nnenna 1, Egbo, James Chinweuba 2, Oku, C. N., Egbo, J. C. & Oku, Nsukka L.G.A., 4(1)

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