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Olufemi Akola

Olufemi Akola

Lagos, NG

 
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About 

Experienced Project Architect and designer with a demonstrated history of working in the Architecture, Planning and construction Industry. Skilled in the use of various CAD and 3D software. Autodesk BIM 360,Navisworks, AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, and Sketchup for Architectural designs, Blender, Unreal Engine, and 3ds Max for Modelling and animated CGI projects. Adobe creative suite for motion design and graphics. Worked on various projects with multidisciplinary teams of designers and engineers. Strong Project management and design professional with a Master of Science (MSc) in Architecture.

Employment 

SPACE FINISH, Lagos, NG, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER (FREELANCER CONTRACT)

• Developing concept designs
• Co-ordination of architectural drawings vis-à-vis engineering drawings using BIM tools
• Developing 2D and 3D architectural and interior designs and ensuring effective execution of designs
• Establishing design requirements for the project sites, its environment and end user culture
• Actively seeking new designs and construction methods
• Working with the project manager and other team project members from the preliminary design and drawings stage to working drawing and execution
• Preparing and presenting design proposals, including detailed drawings of finished buildings, renovations, or restorations
• Working with computer-aided design software to create blueprints and images.

Sep 2020 - current
 

CONSULTANTS COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP (CCP), Lagos, NG, Architect

• Advised clients, prepared and presented design proposals to clients - Produced detailed architectural drawings and pre contract documents.
• Conducted negotiation meetings with contractors and other professionals - Attended regular co-ordination meetings with clients, contractors and other specialists - Supervised the work and progress of contractors whilst making regular site visits.
• Devised overall strategy for documentation and identified design sets planned for each stage of work including as-built designs and final building information models (BIM).
• Reviewed and checked technical drawings by architectural technicians, CAD technicians and drafters.
• Attended all team meetings to resolve technical and project issues, coordinate with team members and review project schedules.
• Managed and led multi-disciplinary design teams throughout development and contract document phases of the project.
• Produced detailed coordination models and maintained coordination issue logs
• Developed coordination drawings and critical 3D views for RFIs

May 2018 - Dec 2020
 

Intermol Consults, Lagos, NG, Architect

- Writing Site reports, Site Visits, building relationships with site managers and documentation of work progress.
- Involved in compilation of data for architectural plans, specifications, cost estimates and reports
- Performed work on various Phases of architectural projects including design development, preparation of presentation and construction drawings
- Created 3d Models and rendered images using Sketchup and Vray
- Extensive use of Revit and AutoCAD
AFFILIATIONS

Jul 2013 - Sep 2016
 

Education 

Bells University of Technology, Ota, NG, Masters, Architecture

Sep 2014 - Oct 2016
 

Bells University of Technology, Ota, NG, Bachelors, Architecture

Nov 2010 - Jul 2014
 

Awards 

TOP PRIZE - METAVERSE BUILDATHON, Other

With over 2000+ registered builders, and 200+ Spaces submitted, the Renaissance became the largest ever Metaverse Buildathon.

With so many incredible spaces, the judging panel consisting of industry leaders from Protocol Labs, MOCA, Dezeen, and more, wanted to highlight as many of the innovative Metaverse designers as possible.

My Entry Won a Cash prize of $1000

Link to entry - https://www.mona.gallery/spaces/fx1G3x4OlFaG

2022
 

BEST CINEMATIC VIDEO, Other

The Creative Architect`s forum organized by Chronos studeos is the largest gathering of young Architects in Western Africa held annually. At the 2019 edition my entry won a cash prize for having the best cinematic presentation in the Architectural competition part of the forum.

2019
 

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