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The Haven Journal.

Writing on architecture, interiors and the quiet decisions that make a house work.

5 Architectural Details That Make a House Feel Like Home

Design · 6 min read

5 Architectural Details That Make a House Feel Like Home

Warmth rarely comes from square metres. It comes from thresholds, light, texture and the small decisions you feel before you notice them.

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Inside Lagos' New Wave of Contemporary Architecture

Architecture · 8 min read

Inside Lagos' New Wave of Contemporary Architecture

A generation of architects is answering heat, rain and density with shade, cross-breeze and unapologetically local materials.

Where to Find Abuja's Most Beautiful Modern Homes

Market · 5 min read

Where to Find Abuja's Most Beautiful Modern Homes

From Maitama's mature streets to the quieter edges of Katampe, a guide to where good design is quietly concentrating.

The Art of Choosing the Right Neighborhood

Guides · 7 min read

The Art of Choosing the Right Neighborhood

Visit at 7am. Then again at 9pm. The right street reveals itself in the ordinary hours, not on a viewing appointment.

Designing a Home Around The Way You Live

Interiors · 6 min read

Designing a Home Around The Way You Live

Plans should follow habits. Where you eat, work and gather ought to shape the house — not the other way round.