The Studio . COKA
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.
Tropical Design
7 Ceiling Materials We Use for Homes in Hot Climates
Locally sourced and designed to cool. A look at the materials we use to make ceilings move heat and light effectively.
Site Research
A new normal for Nigerian Architecture: Laterite bricks
What we have been standing on might be what we should be building with. The case for laterite in modern construction.
Where intentional design begins
Ideas from Studio COKA on climate responsive design, materials, and building better.