ABSTRACT
The word "high-tech" with one accord to architecture looks upon as a restoration emissary of modernist functionality; the high-tech generalization is based on simple minded plans that strictly incorporate the use of technologically enhanced building materials and its characteristic materials are steel and glass, and that it puts a high priority on flexibility of space. The overall objective of this research is to analyze the principles of high-tech architecture, its characteristics and proponents through a survey of buildings of the said topic, thus highlighting the problems of convention centres, its potentials relevance to the convention centres in Nigeria as technology and economy, influence and offer possibilities for modifications. The methodology employed the use of data from literature review, Case studies of remarkable convention and exhibition centres have been documented and the principles channelizing the design to favourable outcome from the dependent variables; Architectural expression, Building Materials, Construction Technology and scope of facilities to bring an internationally enviable event space. Consequently it hinged on allowing all available natural light into the foyer and pre-function spaces, reducing the need for artificial light and ventilation displacement of air delivery and air exhaust in the plenary hall and foyer areas providing effective air flow which are design challenges figured out . It is clear that there is always an identity of the locality be it the Hong Kong Convention Centre whose roof features a bird-like rooftop and there can be no more illustrious example than Pompidou Centre to boast technical features often along with load-bearing structures. By adopting the aforementioned findings, conventional types of modern construction technology available in our contemporary construction industries today with focus on new materials, techniques of construction and how they can be harnessed will be a platform for a clearer understanding of this concept and initiates a reliable background for extensive research, studies and development within Nigeria domain.