Oluwashesi - "God allowed this to become"
Shesi Azeez realized her desire to create the built environment in just the 8th grade. It was from then on her father quotes “she could not be swayed in any other direction” The way a space invoked such a feeling was something she always wanted to hold on to. She went on to study architecture but found her true passion lay on the inside of each space.
When the opportunity arose for her to branch out on her own she took a leap of faith, starting her own studio, All Things Were Made. “Design is such a constantly evolving practice and I’m excited to see where the journey takes me.” Her studio focuses on hospitality design, single and multifamily residential, as well as procurement. After relocating she is now able to service NYC and the surrounding tri state area.
Home Studios, Brooklyn, NY, US, Designer
Set and maintain weekly project goals with our Design Director through weekly meetings with the design team and clients, as well as maintained internal communication via slack, goodnotes, and Google Meet
Facilitated construction administration for hospitality and residential projects referring to our ID set and collaborating with the project GC to ensure all things were being built correct to site specifications
Communicated with architects and clients to answer appropriate questions in order to get the most accurate models and plans as well as execute a specific vision
Built project schedule to keep track of appropriate project specs and communicate changes with client and other consultants
Created OFCI and CFCI spec books to deliver to clients and contractors using Design Spec
Took care of file maintenance per project by implementing a 30 minute slot every Friday to organize files
Created schematic plans and built out base clay models in Sketchup for design charrettes through team collaboration and given information/ constraints
Facilitated in getting accurate pricing per custom FF&E and other retail specs to input into project budget and invoices
Collaborated with our team to develop custom and unique pieces for clients based on site specifications and client moodboards
Used Autocad to create appropriate drawings for project ID sets
Created collages and renderings for quick iterative design studies in Photoshop
ATWM, New York, NY, US, Designer
Developed and completed hospitality, commercial, and high end residential projects, acting as project manger under the GC
Maintained and facilitated relationships between contractors, architects and clients to make sure we are following procedure, receiving appropriate permits, and following the project timeline
Developed an understanding of small business operations as well as branding a business. This includes tracking project performance, quick problem solving, maintaining realistic deadlines, managing the vetting process, effective communication, developing a proper pricing structure, as well as implementing a client on boarding and off boarding process
Sourced unique, innovative, and sustainable products specific to each client to make sure each design approach was unique to them and their specific goals
Drafted floor plans, elevations, and technical drawings to communicate with client and appropriate contractors, architects, and fabricators
Made client presentations of material swatches, appropriate drawings, and renderings to communicate the overall layout, vibe, and textural feel of the space
Understood and communicated effectively with clients to make sure their visions would come together seamlessly and they would enjoy their design process/experience
Utilized organizational tools such as Trello and Google Suite to stay on top of and prioritize tasks as well as make sure clients had access to appropriate quotes, invoices, moodboards and presentations, technical drawings, etc
