A history of Hausa marriage ceremony and its transformation in Kano Department: History and International Studies By: sazango Project ID: 5273 Rating: (3.3) votes: 6Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThe advent of colonialism in Nigeria changed the traditional life and culture of Nigerian which creates a weak connection between traditional architecture and contemporary architecture in Nigeria. Most recent buildings designs across Hausa regions in Nigeria have been built with imported materials and construction techniques tailored to satisfy the modernity self-ego and aspirations. Thus, traditional architecture ought notable abandoned and forgotten, hence experts’ awareness should be tailored to the understanding of its original essence. This research through intensive literature review of documents, journals, books, periodicals, seminar papers amongst others critically explores the key importance relating to the development of Hausa traditional architecture. In addition, the paper identifies the“determinant” and“moderating“factors as main issues that contributed to the development of Hausa traditional architecture, in cognizance of local materials, method of construction, methods lay-out, social, cultural factors, and environmental factors amongst others. The enumerated factors dominate the colonial periods and the subsequent traditional forms of development. Thus, the research concludes that despite the impact of modernization in terms of styles, materials, and methods of construction in recent times, the professionals, designers, and researchers should recognizance of the social-cultural and religious beliefs of clients/users. It is recommended that, for functional architectural forms, efforts should be geared towards harmonizing the traditional and modern contemporary designs concepts....Preview Download Preview +Other History and International Studies project topics and materials you might be interested in»A precolonial history of Ngbo people»Evolution and development of electoral agencies in Nigeria: a case study of INEC in Kano state, 1998-2015»The significance of law enforcement agencies on crime management in Nigeria - the Nigeria Police Force, Kogi state chapter»A history of muslims - christians activities in Fagge local government area»Missionary enterprise and the development of Ikwo economy - an appraisal of the Norwegian Church Agriculture Project (NORCAP)»A history of Hausa marriage ceremony and its transformation in Kano»Aspects of Ikwo colonial history from 1900 to 1960