Tamunokuro Krukrubo
Profession
MArch: Architecture student
College
Central Saint Martins
Person Type
Student
Biography
Tamunokuro Krukrubo is a second-year MArch: Architecture student from Nigeria at Central Saint Martins. His work explores clothing practices between London and the Niger Delta, focusing on overconsumption and textile colonialism.
Interview
Please tell us a little bit about yourself.
My name is Tamunokuro Krukrubo. I am a second-year student from Nigeria. Before joining CSM, I completed a brief internship at Dezeen, which gave me a great introduction to the global design conversation.
Why did you choose to study your course and why CSM?
I chose CSM because I was looking for an environment that truly engages with diverse ideas. I wanted a space where tutors act as guides rather than imposing rigid methods of learning. Coming from a more traditional architectural background, I felt CSM offered the perfect balance: it respects traditional experience while providing the "alternative" means of practice I need to challenge myself.
What’s the most interesting project you’ve worked on so far, and what made it interesting?
My final year project has been the most significant for me. I am investigating clothing practices between London and the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, specifically looking at how overconsumption in the Global North contributes to landfill issues and the decline of local textile industries. My research explores the role spatial practice can play in addressing textile colonialism and environmental degradation.
Have you completed any work placements or internships during your course?
Yes, I worked as an Engagement Coordinator at Something Collective over the summer. My responsibilities included facilitating community engagement events for urban regeneration schemes, designing and producing the visual identity and materials used at these events, and collating qualitative feedback and translating it into analytical data for official documentation.
What important piece of advice would you give to students thinking of studying this course?
Ensure you are doing what you truly enjoy and view your projects as something that will live on beyond the submission date. Don't just design for the sake of a grade; use this time to investigate the themes you want to pursue in your professional career. There is no better place than an educational setting to experiment and take those risks.
What has been the highlight of your CSM experience so far?
The highlight was a first-year unit where my group performed at Granary Square. It was equal parts interesting and intimidating to be out there in the public eye with work you are still questioning. However, it was a defining experience that helped me gain confidence in showcasing my work to the world.
What are your career aspirations? Where would you like to be in five years’ time?
I recently joined a collective focused on rethinking Nigerian architectural identity, and I hope to see those ideas translated into real-world scenarios. In five years, I aim to have established a multidisciplinary architecture practice.
What is the most important thing you’ve learnt on the course so far?
Always embrace the opportunity to do something you’ve never tried before. You never truly know what you can learn until you step outside your comfort zone.