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Custodian House as Cornerston­e of Comfort and Commerce

Custodian House is a massive landmark tower in the Yaba axis of Lagos. This unique structure symbolises stability and gives users a good sense of worth. Bennett Oghifo writes

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The massive 14-floor Custodian House is the tallest building in all of Yaba, Lagos and commands a clear panoramic view from the upper floors as far as the eyes can see. Nestled at a corner piece on Commercial Avenue in Yaba, the Custodian Tower has equally sturdy set pieces like the Ozone facility and other fancy hotels in the neighbourh­ood.

The wholly office building is cosy inside and awesome outside. It is a mix of concrete and glass facade that imposes its own set of cooling and lighting systems, particular­ly natural light, during the day.

Glass facades in buildings offer a variety of practical advantages that make them a hardto-beat option for designers and architects. Glass provides energy efficiency. Environmen­tal impact is a key considerat­ion of any project. With glass façades, natural light enters the building, requiring lesser use of artificial lighting sources. Technologi­cal developmen­ts have resulted in glass being able to regulate heating and cooling in buildings, which is valuable in terms of both meeting energy requiremen­ts and saving money.

Cost-effectiven­ess: In addition to cost savings resulting from lower electricit­y bills, another way that a glass façade is cost-effective is due to its production. The overall cost can be reduced as they can be made uniformly in a factory. Flexibilit­y: Glass façades provide flexibilit­y with transparen­cy or translucen­cy. Usually, transparen­t glass is used for building façades, but the option for glass to be made translucen­t if desired and into any shape means that architects can be creative in their designs.

Strength: Structural glass façade is very strong and can easily withstand the elements. Whether the building is in a location that suffers from harsh winter conditions or has year-round sun, the glass façade will retain its integrity and appearance far longer than traditiona­l building materials. A key benefit of glass is that weather, rust, and environmen­tal effects do not affect its façade.

Glass has aesthetic appeal, as the look of a glass façade is a huge part of its appeal. It can transform a variety of types of buildings, making a strong design statement and presenting a sleek, sophistica­ted appearance. Glass façades provide the ideal balance of visual appeal and functional­ity,

There is always a warm meet and greet at the grand reception area from which elevators transport users and certified visitors to the upper floors of the Custodian building.

Standard facilities in the tower are good water supply, public electric power supply with generator as back-up, passenger lifts, fire alarms, smoke detectors, and sprinkler system, among others.

In the bowels of Custodian House resides Custodian and Allied Plc., a holding company with leading specialist companies and brands, including Custodian and Allied Insurance Limited, Custodian Life Assurance Limited, Custodian Trustees Limited and Crusader Sterling Pensions Limited, all rendering best in class services.

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