Baze University Architecture Students Engage Public Sector Clients in 2026 Live Project
Architecture students of Baze University, Abuja, have concluded their 2026 Live Project exercise, an academic programme designed to expose students to real-life architectural and urban design challenges through practical engagement.
The project presentations, which took place on 16 January 2026, involved postgraduate (MSc Architecture) students and 300-level undergraduates. The initiative is part of the Department of Architecture’s experiential learning approach, which combines classroom instruction with site visits, client interaction and professional practice.
For the postgraduate segment, the students worked on a design brief involving the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI). The exercise was supervised by Dr Oumar Mohammed, with coordination by the Head of Department, Dr Chinwe Sam-Amobi.
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As part of the project, the MSc students visited a proposed project site in Keffi, Nasarawa State, where they engaged with the Honourable Commissioner of NCFRMI. The visit exposed the students to practical considerations in designing infrastructure for displaced persons, including sustainability, service delivery and human-centred planning.
Following the site visit, the students developed conceptual design proposals based on the client’s needs and site conditions, which were subsequently presented and submitted for review. The exercise, according to the department, was aimed at improving students’ professional communication skills and understanding of public-sector project requirements.
Meanwhile, the undergraduate component involved 300-level students who undertook a studio-based Live Project informed by field studies of Gishiri Model City, located near Abuja’s Maitama District. Their design brief focused on land subdivision, transportation planning and waste management, with attention to regulatory standards and urban liveability.
The undergraduate students were supervised by Dr Amina Batagarawa and Arc. Salisu Tyabo Usman, and the exercise included collaborative studio work, design iterations and physical model production.
The Department of Architecture described the 2026 Live Project as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen practice-oriented education, providing students with hands-on experience while addressing contemporary urban and social development challenges.
