Sterling Bank plc has reiterated its commitment to supporting Open House Lagos Board and the British Council in the second edition of the architectural weekend project.
Open House concept was founded in 1992 in London by Victoria Thomton, with the aim of fostering a better understanding of architecture and the built environment outside the profession.
Following the success of the debut of Lagos biggest architectural weekend, British Council and Open House Lagos Board last week announced the second edition of the project slated to kick off on April 29 to May 1, 2017.
Speaking a press briefing to announce commencement of the event, Henry Bassey, chief marketing officer Sterling Bank said the bank is happy to partner with Open House Lagos.
He said the bank has designed several products that answer the question about customers’ needs. “We are a bank that care about entertainment”, Bassey said, adding that the bank is resilient in economic recession.
Ojoma Ochai, Director Arts, British Council Nigeria, was delighted that Sterling bank is offering financial and logistics support as well as committing its time in the project.
Other speakers who address the media include Olamide Udoma, project manager, Open House Lagos, Papa Omotayo, board member Open House Lagos, Chuka Ihunor, and fringe activities representative Open House Lagos.
The architectural weekend will be heralded by a number of fringe events such as symposiums, exhibitions, cycology, games nights and photo walks. The fringe events aim at creating a nexus between the festival and the city’s creativity.
Open House Lagos is part of the Open House Worldwide family brand which was created in 2010, connecting a community of over 30 cities who organise annual events with the same model, and an audience of over 1 million people who participate in Open House events across the globe. The concept’s success is due to its acting as an exemplary model of engagement with a city’s citizen, and a step towards bridging the gap between experts and users.
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