The result exceeded expectations.
Private Client
Residential Project, Enugu
Built for this climate.
Designed for People.
A climate-responsive design and build studio.
Our Approach
Designed for context.
Made to last.
Studio COKA is a design build studio in Nigeria working across architecture, interior design, and urban design, focused on climate responsive, high performance buildings.
We design to reduce energy demand, improve comfort, and ensure buildings perform as intended over time.
Climate Responsive
Context Driven
Research Led
End User Focused
Up to
70%
Reduction in energy demand
Up to
90%
Reduction in cooling requirements
Designed for
Off Grid
Performance
What We've Built
Real projects.
Measurable performance.
Nigeria's first off grid hospital
₦8M
Saved annually in energy costs
95%
Diesel reduction
Designed for long term performance
400%
Increase in patient visits
Before
After
Featured Project
A sculptural venue
shaped by movement and climate.
The International Event Center in Enugu reimagines the civic landmark. Deep overhangs, layered facades, and a climate responsive envelope reduce heat gain and improve comfort before mechanical systems are needed.
Location
Enugu, Nigeria
Type
Civic / Cultural
Year
2024
Client Experience
"One of the
most loved parts
of the home."
Despite the small and challenging space, it was transformed into a calm, functional retreat. The result exceeded expectations.
Now used as a premium short stay space for the family and guests.
Private Client
Residential Project, Enugu
Repeat Client
Recent Work
Projects rooted
in place.
Civic / Event / Cultural
International Event Center, Enugu
Enugu, Nigeria
Residential
Garden Home, Kigali
Kigali, Rwanda
Mixed Use Residential and Commercial
Pine Towers, Enugu
Enugu, Nigeria
Private Residential
Nature Home 2
Enugu, Nigeria
Healthcare / Renovation
TESH Nsukka
Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria
Client Experiences
Trusted by clients.
Proven in every space.
We barely use AC during the day.
Private Client
Residential Project, Enugu
Over 200% increase in daily productivity.
Private Client
Residential Project, Enugu
The atrium transformation exceeded expectations.
TESH Nsukka
Hospital Project, Enugu
The space feels calm and easy to live in.
Private Client
Residential Project, Enugu
Everything works exactly as intended.
Private Client
Residential Project, Enugu
The result exceeded expectations.
Private Client
Residential Project, Enugu
We barely use AC during the day.
Private Client
Residential Project, Enugu
Over 200% increase in daily productivity.
Private Client
Residential Project, Enugu
The atrium transformation exceeded expectations.
TESH Nsukka
Hospital Project, Enugu
The space feels calm and easy to live in.
Private Client
Residential Project, Enugu
Everything works exactly as intended.
Private Client
Residential Project, Enugu
What We Do
Every project,
end to end.
From a blank canvas to a refined project, we adapt our process to your project's scope. Choose how we collaborate; bringing our signature climate-first approach to your vision.
Design & Build
We handle the full project: concept, design, construction management, materials, interiors, and handover. One team, one contract, no gaps.
Architecture Design
Already building or have your own contractor? We deliver fully resolved architecture and design, ready for your team to execute exactly as intended.
Interior Design
Existing space, new direction. We work across homes, offices, & commercial environments, bringing intention and material intelligence to every interior we touch.
Design Process: A typical project would go through these 7 stages:
From the Journal
Notes from
practice.
Thinking about space, material, climate, and the long process of making buildings that feel inevitable.
Architecture
Rethinking the Tropical Home: Beyond Walls and Air Conditioning
What if the home worked with the climate instead of against it? Exploring the principles behind the Garden Home project.
Design
6 Ways We Design with Natural Light
How light shapes the way you experience your home. From direct light to framing moments, here is how we work with illumination.
Work With Us
We're selective
because we have to be.
Good work takes focus. We take on a limited number of projects each year to make sure every one gets the attention it deserves.
Follow Our Journey
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