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Master planning An Equestrian Resort Centre: Integrating Sustainable Architecture and Sports Tourism Development in Kaduna, Nigeria

Baribefe Stella lucky-kormene

Abstract

The increasing global interest in sports tourism and recreational architecture has created demand for specialized facility planning, particularly within emerging economies. Equestrian facilities represent a complex architectural typology requiring integration of animal welfare standards, hospitality infrastructure, landscape systems, and climate-responsive design strategies. This study presents the masterplanning and architectural development of a modern equestrian resort centre located in Kaduna, Nigeria. Using site analysis, precedent studies, climatic evaluation, and design-based research methodology, the study proposes a destination-scale equestrian resort incorporating stables, competition arenas, hospitality facilities, wellness spaces, and recreational landscapes. Findings demonstrate that strategic zoning, passive cooling systems, circulation hierarchy, and landscape buffering significantly improve operational efficiency, thermal comfort, and user experience.

Keywords

Equestrian ArchitectureMasterplanningSports TourismSustainable DesignPassive CoolingKaduna

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