08/11/2024
Did you know?
The New Faculty of Environmental Design and Management building is the longest and largest building on oau campus.
Faculty of Environmental Design and Management (EDM)
In 2019, Obafemi Awolowo University uncovered a 300-meter long building. The building is situated behind the faculty of pharmacy and the Natural History Museum. Actually, it is longer than both buildings combined.
The new Faculty of Environmental Design and Management (EDM) building at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is an impressive structure that plays a significant role in the university’s architectural landscape. While OAU is renowned for its iconic buildings designed in the late 1960s by the Israeli architectural firm of Arieh Sharon, the new EDM building represents a modern extension of this legacy. Here are detailed and historical insights into the building:
Historical Context
The Faculty of EDM was established to provide interdisciplinary training in the environmental design and management fields. Initially, the departments within EDM were housed in various locations across campus. However, as the demand for space grew, the need for a centralized faculty building became pressing. The new EDM building was commissioned to accommodate this expansion.
Design and Structure
The EDM building is one of the longest and largest academic structures on campus. It spans multiple wings, each dedicated to different departments within the faculty. This layout promotes collaboration between departments like Architecture, Building, Estate Management, Quantity Surveying, and Urban and Regional Planning.
▪︎ The building is equipped with modern lecture theaters, design studios, computer labs, and faculty offices.
These facilities are designed to meet the needs of both students and staff, with particular attention to creating spaces that foster innovation in design and environmental management.
▪︎ The building maintains a blend of functionality and aesthetics, reflecting contemporary architectural practices while staying true to the university's overall architectural style. Its long and linear design is in line with OAU’s tradition of grand structures but incorporates modern materials.
