Enhancing Accessibility at the J.K. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Lagos

Client: J.K. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Products Supplied by JMG:

• 1 TKE Velino Escalator

• 1 Unit of TKE H-100 Home Elevator

• 1 Unit of TKE H-200 Home Elevator

• 1 TKE Evolution Elevator

  
  
  

  

  

  
  
  
  
  

Background

The J.K. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History is a landmark cultural facility in Lagos dedicated to preserving and showcasing Yoruba heritage. The Centre welcomes a wide range of visitors, including tourists, researchers, students, and local communities. Ensuring accessibility and smooth movement throughout the multi-level space is essential.

Challenge

The building posed significant vertical mobility challenges due to its architectural constraints:

• Inside the museum: No elevator shaft, no overhead clearance, and no pit.

• Outdoor area: Installation without a shaft, overhead, or pit, and full exposure to weather.

A key requirement was to provide safe, accessible transport for handicapped or mobility-challenged visitors.

Solution Provided by JMG

JMG supplied and installed TK Elevator (TKE) products as a fully inclusive mobility solution tailored to the site’s complex architectural constraints:

• 1 Velino Escalator to facilitate continuous movement between high-traffic floors.

• 1 H-100 Home Elevator as inside the museum: Installed without a shaft, overhead, or pit, and adapted to a single-phase power supply for energy efficiency.

• 1 H-200 Home Elevator outside the museum: Installed in an open-air location using a hydraulic system with low power consumption, waterproof design, and no need for a shaft or pit — perfectly suited for outdoor and space-restricted environments.

• 1 Evolution Elevator, a robust commercial lift designed to handle high-capacity transport efficiently.

  
  

Highlighting Innovation

A major highlight of this project was the use of the TK Elevator H-Series model. One of its unique selling points is that it does not require a pre-constructed shaft or pit, making it the ideal solution for structurally challenging sites like this one. This enabled smooth installation without major civil modifications.

Impact

The installations significantly improved accessibility and mobility within and around the museum. The custom elevator configurations overcame structural limitations, providing reliable vertical access—especially for visitors with mobility challenges. The energy-efficient, compact solutions also reduced operational demands.

Testimonial

“Thanks to JMG’s solutions and products, we have been able to have better flow of people in our museum. It was especially important for us, as a museum, to ensure that everyone — including visitors with physical challenges — can access and enjoy the full experience.” — J.K. Randle Centre

Conclusion

By adapting to complex site requirements and prioritizing accessibility, JMG’s vertical mobility solutions have made the J.K. Randle Centre a more inclusive space, welcoming all guests — including those with physical challenges — to experience Yoruba culture without barriers.