Adetayo Odulana

Architect

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Architect

Adetayo Odulana is a Design architect with sufficient understanding of the technical aspects of architecture. He is a critical thinker with sufficient knowledge of all stages of design including tender documentation and an understanding of the importance of freehand sketching. He has also demonstrated the ability to accept and apply constructive feedback.

He attained his bachelor of architecture degree from the American University of Sharjah (NAAB Accredited), With a Design-Build studio in his final semester. His extensive Design based education plus his interest in product & industrial design, enabled him to develop a fascination with the act of making, thinking critically and creatively in design with a keen attention to detail.

Thus far, he has gained professional experience designing projects and proposals, in Azerbaijan, Egypt, India, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. These projects range from single family Villas to High rise & mixed use developments to master plan proposals. He was part of a team that were involved in the design of a distinctive, timeless and elegant 5 star hotel and a high rise residential tower along the Dubai marina beachfront. In addition to those projects, he was also involved in designing the Eagle hills Marina _ Address Hotel & service apartments with killa Design. He currently pursues new challenges as a designer at CallisonRTKL.

Adetayo strives to create spaces that evoke and explore all human senses and emotion that can be perceived while harmoniously integrating elements in its environment, the urban context and traditional plus contemporary techniques.

He looks forward to more opportunities to apply and develop his skills and abilities further, and to attain more appropriate and applicable skills, as an Architect.

Work Experience

CallisonRTKL

Designer

My role involves:

-Working through all stages of design ranging from visioning packages - pre-concept & concept design proposals - schematic & detail design documents.

-Researching, Visioning, Analyzing, evaluation and management of smaller size projects with limited assistance.

-Coordination of work across multiple disciplines for multiple projects or project phases to achieve highest level of project quality. Frequently working on multiple projects while demonstrating a thorough understanding of the project scope and the clients' project needs.

-Effective delivering of design solutions for charrette based timelines usually between 1 day to 2 days to 5 days deadlines. which is a very useful skill set in the fast paced Dubai market.

-Performing most tasks without direct supervision when work involves conventional challenges, selecting from a variety of established procedures to accomplish assigned tasks.

-Occasionally receiving general supervision and guidance on major project assignments without clear precedents.

-Supervising or coordinating the work of others at or below own level who assist in specific project assignments. Usually performing as a staff advisor for junior staff.

-Attending and participating in client meetings and occasionally taking responsibility for developing and maintaining positive client relationships. Demonstrating a good understanding of the client from a market and operational perspective. Successfully utilizing resources to address project requirements and sharing this knowledge with team members.
June 2017 - Present United Arab Emirates

ARCHIDENTITY

Design Architect

-New Headquarters Building for government entity (confidential): I designed the wining competition entry against a field of 4 other experienced local & international firms. The headquarters is a G+3 mixed-use development that will accommodate combination of offices and ground level
retail.

- 2 concept design entries for a mosque in Jumeirah (confidential competition): The development comprises of a local mosque (masjid) and it support component (imam’s residence & other services).
option 1 is a G+M, mosque with a total of 390 worshipers.
option 2 is a LG+G, mosque with a total of 374 worshipers.

-MS Masjid, Jumeirah park: MS - mosque development comprises of a Juma mosque (masjid) and its support components (imam’s residence & other services). The project is a G+1 mosque building with a total of 358 worshipers.

-NAS Complex (12 villas), Jumeirah: is a G+1 development that comprises of individual town houses with a central communal space or access sikka.

- AMS Residential: This Project is a G+2 mixed-use development that will accommodate a combination of apartments and ground level retail.

- AMS Office Building: This Project is a G+2 mixed-use development that will accommodate a combination of offices and ground level retail.

-YAH House: A design proposal for an Emirati single family house in Dubai, U.A.E. Currently at tender stage.
-YA House: A design proposal for an Emirati single family house in Dubai, U.A.E. Currently at tender stage.
-AAM House: A design proposal for an Emirati single family house in Dubai, U.A.E. Currently at tender stage.
-FB House: A design proposal for an Emirati single family house in Dubai, U.A.E.
Currently at tender stage.
-YS House: A design proposal for an Emirati single family house in Dubai, U.A.E.
Currently at tender stage.

May 2015 - May 2017 United Arab Emirates

L+B Design Group

Graduate Architect

-Eagle hills Marina_Address Hotel Dubai Marina (killa Design) : is a mixed-use development that will accommodate a five star hotel as well as serviced apartments.

-Culture Village Bridges: Architect: Architectural Design services provided to DPG & Halcrow CH2M hill, for 10 Bridges (4 Road & 6 Pedestrian) within the Culture Village, Dubai, UAE

-JBR Beachfront Hotel: Architect: Was part of the team designing the winning competition entry to international standards against a field of 5 other experienced firms. The 250 key luxury art hotel is now in schematic phase.

-JBR Residential Tower: Architect: Competition for 45 Storeys Serviced Apartment and Residential Tower on prime JBR plot with 100% views and ecologically friendly façade.

-Al Sufouh tram pedestrian bridges: Architect: Worked side by side with Besix contractors in a design build arrangement to quickly deliver pedestrian bridges for the Dubai Marina and Al Sufouh Tram loop.

-Pearl Jumeirah 18 Villas: Architect: G+1 villas in 5, 6 and 7 bed configurations, Dubai, UAE

-IMPZ 7 Plots : Typical plan, B1+G+9 consisting of 119 units each on 7 plots. Dubai, UAE
April 2014 - April 2015 United Arab Emirates

+971Architects

Graduate Architect

-Concept design, Schematic design and construction Drawings for a 4 villa town houses in Mirdif, Dubai
-Concept design, Schematic design and construction Drawings for a 4 villa town houses in Umm suqeim, Dubai
-Concept design for a 2 villa town houses in Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai.
-Concept design, Schematic design for a Single Family Villa in Mirdif, Dubai
-Concept design for a Single Family Villa in Sharjah, UAE
-Concept design for a Single Family Small Villa in Jumeirah, Dubai
-Concept design proposal for a Dubai Silicon Park Master-plan Competition
-Concept design for a G+4 Residential building, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai


| Attained knowledge on preliminary and final Dubai municipality submissions
| Developed the ability to create design solutions at a very fast pace when dealing with villa projects.
| Developed the ability to communicate clearly to clients both design intentions and solutions which provide valid and suitable result that cater to their needs and expectations.
March 2013 - April 2014 United Arab Emirates

Tarkeeb Design/Build, American University Of Sharjah

Tarkeeb Design Studio Fellow

Major Participating member from Conceptual Design-design development-construction drawings-finally Construction/Build
September 2012 - March 2014 United Arab Emirates

Naga Architects

Intern-Architect

I worked on competition projects and conceptual design
I also took part in designing/redesigning competition layouts
June 2011 - July 2011 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Education

American University Of Sharjah

Bachelor of Architecture, 5 year Bachelor's degree (NAAB accredited)

Notable Courses
Arch Studio VII: Studio Abroad (Italy) (ARC 505)
Tectonic Expressions with a survey of architecture in Germany (ARC 29409)
Design Build Studio (ARC 502)

3 recommendations available upon request
January 2008 - January 2013 Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Languages

English (Fluent),
Yoruba (Native),

Awards

American University Of Sharjah

Dean’s List Academic Award Fall 2012

2012

American University Of Sharjah

Chancellor's List Academic Award Spring 2012

2012

American University Of Sharjah

Dean’s List Academic Award Spring 2012

2012

Global Day Design Counsil, American University Of Sharjah.

Won the 1st place prize for the best design of the "AUS Global Day 2012 Club Pavilion Design Competition" (Designed in collaboration with two team members). Pavillion Designed: Islamic Club Pavilion. Spring 2012.

2012

American University Of Sharjah

Dean’s List Academic Award Fall 2011

2011

American University Of Sharjah

Dean’s List Academic Award Spring 2010

2010

College Of Architecture & Design, American University Of Sharjah

Project displayed at the NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) held in AUS Spring 2010

2010

College Of Architecture & Design, American University Of Sharjah

Projects displayed at Foundations Jury Exhibition AUS

2009

Rainbow College Highschool, Lagos, Nigeria

Best Student in Technical Drawing

2007

Rainbow College Highschool, Lagos, Nigeria

Best student in Technical Drawing

2006

Skills

3D Max, 3D MAX V-ray, 3dmax Mental-Ray, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Autocad, Design Build, Digital Fabrication, Enscape, Revit, Rhino, Sketching, Sketchup, V-ray Rendering For Rhino,

Interests and Extracurricular activities

Furniture & Product/Industrial design, Arts & Architecture, visual communication, T-shirt design, Photography, Travelling, Football (Soccer).


11/2010 GERMANY STUDY TOUR ON TECTONIC EXPRESSION

I visited /analysed architecture projects designed by famous architects

I visited museums designed by famous architects including the Vitra
house and project by Tadao Ando, Frank Ghery and Zaha Hadid in Vitra

Survey of architecture in terms of its tectonics


6-7/2012 ITALY SUMMER ARCHITECTURE STUDIO

I visited /analysed architecture projects designed by famous architects,
such as Terrani, Tadao Ando, Zaha Hadid e.t.c

I visited architecture firms to see their structure and methods of working

I worked on two design projects, one conceptual with Milan being the site
and the other a flower shop for a cemetery in Como

I visited some contemporary museums such as triennale d Milano and
zaha hadid's Maxxi museum in Rome

Recommendations

"It gives me pleasure to recommend Adetayo Odulana who is a current student in the fourth year architecture studio at the American University of Sharjah. The American University of Sharjah has a very demanding architecture program. Adetayo is one of the highest performing students and has done especially well in his architecture design studios. He is creative, thorough and is a very hard worker. He would be a great asset to any firm, as he is very competent, organized and detail oriented. I have no hesitation recommending Adetayo.
He definitely has much to contribute and will no doubt be a valuable asset."

— Eirik Heintz, Associate Professor, American University of Sharjah, managed Adetayo at American University of Sharjah


"Adetayo was one of the best students in my 4th year design studio course. He is a talented, very well organized, highly productive, and focused student of architecture. I have no hesitations to recommend Adetayo and I am confident he will be very successful in his career as an Architect."

— Cristiano Luchetti, Visiting Assistant Professor, American University of Sharjah, was a consultant or contractor to Adetayo at American University of Sharjah


"He is a very intelligent, mature and self-motivated young designer. His strengths lie in his basic design sensibilities and his willingness to thoroughly work through a design solution. He has a very solid grasp of the importance of working with digital media both as a means of representation and as an explorative design tool.

Adetayo works very well in a team environment. The final studio, a group design/build effort highlighted this aspect of his personality. He was well regarded as a team member in what was often a contentious environment. Fellow students often consulted with him for design advice when I wasn’t in the studio."

— Bill Sarnecky, Assistant Professor, American University of Sharjah, Lead architect at Tarkeeb Design/Build, with Adetayo, at American University Of Sharjah