APPLICATION OF BIOMIMICRY AND DECORATIVE FULANI PATTERNS FOR RECREATING A FUNCTIONAL GUEST RESTAURANT

This research recognizes that nature is the best source of inspiration when it comes to design for it has evolved over the years successfully creating solutions to design problems. The research will sort to find out challenges at Aquarium guest home in relation to the restaurant area and using Biomimicry as a philosophy, give out recommendations which will lead to a more comfortable and functional design solution. Biomimicry as a concept is basically “Nature inspired design”. It is through Biomimicry that designers can copy from how nature solves its problems to design solutions using Biomimicry principles, elements, levels and approaches. Together with Biomimicry, the research will also delve into contemporary African art specifically the Fulani art patterns. The use of these patterns in the enhancement of the aesthetics of the components and systems proposed through Biomimicry design will form the basis of the integration of the two concepts. This will provide a solution to the problems affecting the interior architecture, furniture design, exhibition and display and landscape design of the area under investigation.
The research will also highlight some of the world-renowned designers applying biomimicry as a philosophy in their work and will also look more into Africa as a continent rich in Biodiversity. Nonetheless, it will provide exemplars of Biomimicry using the case study format and Fulani art examples under its discussion. The research will target the adults using the restaurant which comprises of the reception, dining area, bar area, seating area, washing area, kitchen, outdoor choma zone, and its landscape to help come up with a more functional design solution.