By 2050, 68% of the world's population will live in urban areas, driven by India, China, and Nigeria. Cities consume over 75% of the world's material resources. Africa is at the forefront of global urbanization and growth, with Lesley Lokko, the curator of the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale, calling it "the laboratory of the future". 

Africa is urbanizing rapidly at a rate of nearly 4% per year, with Nigeria as the largest African economy driven by agriculture and the petroleum industry but facing environmental degradation and a high burden of infectious diseases with limited access to healthcare services. Lagos, located close to the equator with a temperature range of +21.8 °C to +32.9 °C, has an intense land use structure dominated by residential buildings, and a lack of green structure and public spaces.

The site is located close to the bridge and the Lagos Lagoon. Land use is intense, a local market is now occupies streets, parking areas, and pavement. Urban development is dense with buildings up to 4 or 5 storeys high. Transport structure is organised by cars on two levels and boats. There is lack of green structure and open spaces. The embankment has no public spaces or activities for citizens. 

PixPort design uses generative methods to breake down the design process into smaller, more manageable sub-issues. We used AI to identify relationships in the city and developed two options for vertical communications: elevators and ramps. AI-generated pictures convinced us that the elevator system was the better choice. We expanded the transport system with cables and floating platforms for complex, flexible routes. In search of aesthetics and design solutions we also have generated pictures of inflatable modular structures resembling ETFE pillows for mobile sustainable constructions that protect against rain and wind. The modular design also allows for flexibility and incremental changes in city buildings.

PixPort design transforms the movement of PIX moving spaces into a 3D form.

PixPort is an approach, a design system, open for worldwide implementation.

PixPort Lagos transforms the local market area using the principles of a circular economy. The goal is to foster economic growth, job creation, business resilience, better use of finite resources, reduce emissions, protect human health and biodiversity, boost economies, and create more jobs. Additionally, the circular economy principles suggest reducing the use of non-renewable resources, lowering carbon emissions, aiming for zero waste, and providing benefits to consumers. Vertical farming facilities, recycling labs, community centers, co-working spaces, cafes, and shops enhance the local market area.

CLT and ETFE are advantageous as construction materials. Modular CLT construction provides improved stability, faster installation times, and greener options. ETFE is durable, fire-resistant, and transmits more light than glass or plastic.

The structure consists of modules assembled into a complex structure spreading in multiple directions, allowing for free transport movement and interconnectivity of various functional zones.

Different modes of transport coexist in PixPort to allow for more efficient mobility. Mixing multiple transport options helps cut costs and deliver effectively, provides mobility options for disadvantaged people, transforms public transit, and contributes to a more resilient local economy. 

Additionally, a "phygital approach" with custom PixPort apps enhances Lagos city life with improved user experience and increased reliability.

PixPort is a flexible, sustainable, and scalable approach to city development, allowing for resilience, preserving biodiversity, and boosting local economies.