2Olusosun Park

2.2 million sq ft

Collaborators: Anna Post

The Olusosun Landfill in Lagos, Nigeria currently emits methane and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to global climate change and polluting the local environment. By providing infrastructure for waste and water management, the effects of these pollutants on the surrounding ecosystem can be reduced. Public walking paths allow users to explore the markets, stadium, maker spaces, and wetlands that are integrated within the waste management infrastructure. The hydroponic gardens located off these walking paths recycle water from the sedimentation pond to provide healthy food for local vendors to sell, or to be distributed to the wider Lagos community.

Our strategy to integrate waste infrastructure with public space while maintaining the integrity of Lagos’ urban fabric was influenced by the principles of voronoi tesselations. the public is invited to engage with the waste and water infrastructure that is serving their community through a soccer stadium and playfield, as well as markets and extensive walking paths.