Architecture, Building and Structure Design TechU Ibadan Administrative building by Marwan Zgheib Being one of the first cities to introduce higher education in Nigeria, Ibadan has launched the idea of a technical university stretching over a million sqm of land. The master plan’s circular concept aims to create a dynamic and interactive space for students and staff. The administration building which also includes the university library offers a design inspired by red brick architecture, with suspended ceilings: Brick volumes pop out inside two suspended concrete slabs, creating shaded gathering areas between the two functions.