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Primary goal is to learn from a popular web server codebase (implemented in C) with priority given to structure/design instead of neat tricks throughout the code.
I didn’t include Apache since its code base is an order of magnitude larger than the two mentioned.
Actually Apache code is quite readable. It has large code base because it does lots of things. But it is well structured and quite easy to understand. You can also check APR library (Apache Portable Runtime) which has plethora of small things to learn from.
IMO if you want to learn programming, you should start with lower profile projects – and not HTTPd, but something simpler.
Both nginx and LightHTTPd (just like Apache) are production quality software, meaning very steep learning curve. And the learning unfortunately often means digging archives to see why it is that way – that comes with age to any mature project.
If you are simply into C and learning design, you might want to check the FreeBSD or its derivatives. In my experience it is a better place for starting: there are lots of tools and libraries of all calibers there. And their TODO lists are never empty, what serves well as a guide to where to start.