Updated Architectural design portfolio-Michael Aigbodion

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CONTACT

MICHAEL OJO

(780)5668940

AIGBODION

aigbodionmichael@gmail.com 13850, 34th street, northwest, Edmonton, Alberta

EDUCATION Masters of Architecture University of Lincoln (United Kingdom) September 2015 - December 2016

Bachelors of technology Architecture Moddibo Adama University of Technology (Yola, Nigeria) January 2008 - March 2013

TRAINING National Building code Alberta Edition Farmor Architecture ( Calgary, Alberta) June 2024 - july 2024

Course: CODE 105 - 61117 Building code Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (Centre for continuing Education and Professional Studies) February 2023 - April 2023

PROFILE Architectural Designer A result – driven Architectural designer with a vast working experience in the building industry, eagerly seeking to serve humanity as a qualified designer, by using the skills i have perfected over the years to produce accurate and sustainable designs to client satisfaction. I excel in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are executed in timely and seemless manner, with a high level of attention to detail, aesthetics and functionality.

Highly skilled in AutoCAD for drafting, Revit, SketchUp for 3D modeling, Vray and Lumion for photo-realistic visualizations/Animations, Adobe photoshop, CorelDRAW as well as MicrosoftOffice suite for documentation and presentation.

EXPERIENCE Glass Technician | All Weather At Home June 2022 - till date (Edmonton, Alberta)

Acquired relevant experience working on numerous residential and commercial projects.

• Collaborated with homeowners, builders, contractors and dealers to effectively provide architectural elements which include windows and doors for various construction projects.

• Assisted in the assembly of architectural glazing elements for the construction of aesthetically sound building projects.

• Communicated excellently with clients and other stakeholders in the construction industry that led to customer satisfaction.

Architectural designer| Omzfield Engineering Services January 2015 - March 2022 (Abuja, Nigeria)

Acquired relevant experience working on numerous residential and commercial projects.

• Design conceptualization and development using sketches, AutoCAD and sketchup.

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• Space planning and material selection for various projects.

• Site visits for taking as built measurements and redrawing.

• Schematic designs and documentation to meet client requirements and obtain building permits.

• Photo-realistic 3D visualization using SketchUp for modelling, Vray and Lumion for animation.

• Preparing projects for presentations to clients.

• Building codes research and implimentation in designs.

Architectural designer| Federal Housing • Authority June 2015 - June 2014 (Abuja, Nigeria)

Acquired relevant experience working on numerous residential and commercial projects.

• Project documentation and presentation • Taking as built measurements of various residential projects • Collaboration with multi-disciplinary team to design and execute residential projects in Gwarimpa, Abuja.

• Working on various residential remodelling projects • Space planning and flow design.

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Industry Knowledge: • Sketching • BIM • Spatial Design • Researching relevant Building codes and application in designs Techniques: • 3D Modeling • Architectural Design • Space Planning Tools and Software: • AutoCAD • Sketchup • Lumion • Vray • Revit • Adobe Suite • Microsoft Suite

T A B L E

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COMPLEX

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C O N T E N T S

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DESIGN

CENTRE

04 TERRACE APARTMENT

01 OFFICE COMPLEX Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Master plan

SOFTWARE USED AutoCAD | Sketchup | Lumion | Photoshop

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This design project is an office complex for mainly architectural purpose. The form is a unique one with strategic recesses for natural lighting,ventilation and aesthetical purpose. The building consists of a design studio, reception, administrative unit, offices, conference room, library, staff lounge, open gallery, toilets, and stores. The space layout involved dividing the plan into three zones. the public, semi private and private zones respectively.

The design sits on two suspended floors with the ground floor accommodating the public and semi - private spaces while the first floor is strictly a priavte zone ( ceo’s office, quantity surveyor, accountant, project manager and the managing director’s offices).

Floor plans

Concept Development

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3 Ground Floor plan

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First Floor plan

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Elevations

Front Elevation

Rear Elevation

Right side Elevation

Left side Elevation

Sections

Section A-A

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Exteriors

The client was very particular about the visual appeal of the building. In other to further improve the aesthetics of the facade, a flexible metallic skin was incorporated into the exterior walls of the south end of the building. However, the aim was to make the office complex standout within the immediate environment which serves as its unique selling point.

Futhermore, different materials were used in achieving this. They include; hollow blocks, wood, glass, plaster boards, concrete, steel. The design takes a modern approach with an abundance of glass , functionality of the floor plan was a priority, flat roof as well as the exposure of steel structures.

This project is located in Nigeria, with the country having just two seasons which are the dry and wet season respectively. Therefore, the design looked to exploit this by creating functional spaces with alot openings to let in natural light as well as ventilation making it more eco-friendly.

The design employs a simple approach by making sure that all spaces are efficiently used, and flows with one another. The interior spaces are welcoming and warm.

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02 HOTEL DESIGN Location: Yola, Nigeria

Master plan

SOFTWARE USED AutoCAD | Sketchup | Lumion | Photoshop

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This is a hotel design project that screams hospitality and comfort. The form evolution is a simple one with an infusion of an arc to an L-shapped rectangle. The idea behind this is to promote functionality within the design. The building consists of a reception, restaurant, offices, kitchen, store, laundry, bar, toilets, single bedrooms, double bedrooms, standard bedrooms, luxury bedrooms.

The design sits on three suspended floors with cantilevered balconies.The ground floor consists of the most used spaces in the building like the restaurant, bar, kitchen and the reception. The subsequent floors are more private with alot of rooms (standard rooms, single rooms etc) and hence more quiet.

Elevations

Floor plans

South Elevation

North Elevation

East Elevation

Ground Floor plan

Typical Floor plan 1st - 4th

West Elevation

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Exterior Render

The design employs a simple approach by the use of less complicated shapes and mostly just horizontal and vertical lines but also making sure that all spaces are efficiently used, and flows with one another.

Futhermore, this project is a contemporary design with functionality of spaces as the main focus. Different materials were used and they include; hollow blocks, wood, glass, plaster boards, concrete, steel, flat roof as well as the exposure of steel structures.

This project also exploits the weather by providing alot of openings for natural light and ventilation as the environment is usually sunny.

The cantilevered balconies gives the facade a modern and dynamic look. The arc also serves as a link that fuses the two rectangular sections of the structure.

The interior of the building provides a luxurious atmostphere and a little sense of royalty especially the executive suites which was made to standout from the rest of the other rooms based on hierarchy and class.

Section

Section A-A

Section B-B

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Exterior Render

Interior Render

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03 EVENT CENTRE Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Master plan

SOFTWARE USED AutoCAD | Sketchup | Lumion | Photoshop

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This design project is an event centre that serves as a multi-purpose space. The form immitates the shape of the land so as to maximise the entire area as it is a big project. A part of the project site was also set aside for future development and expansion.

The building consists of 2,450 conference seating,rehearsal rooms, changing rooms, central stage, back stage, toilets, projector room, circulation areas, acoustics control room, media room, sit outs, head office, equipment stores, e.t.c.

My role in this project includes; space planning, creation of schematic designs, site planning, 3D modeling, facade design, and exterior visualization. The goal of this project was to create a space that encourages social interactions, community integration and promotes togetherness.

Floor plans

The approach taken in the design process of this project was to create spaces that are not only appealing to the users but also functional. The simplicity of the form made it easy to achieve the design goals which was to celebrate both the interior and exterior spaces.

Futhermore, different materials were used in this project to bring the design to life. They include; hollow blocks, wood, glass, plaster boards, concrete, steel.

There is an abundance of glass to connect the building to its surroundings as well as provide natural lighting and ventilation.

There are also exposed steel frames at the entrances to help celebrate this public building. The roof for the design is a flat one with parapet walls. The interior concept is free flowing circulation with the aim of limiting traffic within the interior space.

Futhermore, Spaces were divided into public and private.

This categorization of spaces with similar functions, has made the flow with in spaces very efficient and completely eliminated the chances of redundancy.

Ground Floor plan

North Elevation

First Floor plan

Elevations

South Elevation

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Exteriors

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Exteriors

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04 TERRACE APARTMENT Location: Mubi, Nigeria

Master plan

SOFTWARE USED AutoCAD | Sketchup | Lumion | Photoshop

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This design is a residential project. It is a two bedroom terrace apartment block. it consists of one suspended, with the ground floor accomodating the living area, dining space, kitchen and guest toilet.

The upper floor is more private with two ensuite bedrooms and a store room. this is a simple family home that has a modern feel to it. the open concept allows for free flow with in spaces. the site was properly planned with green areas at the back and the entrance of each unit. parking was also provided .

My role in this project includes; space planning, creation of schematic designs, site planning, 3D modeling, facade design, and exterior visualization.

The goal of this project was to create a space for rental purpose and future sale.

Floor plans

Concept Development

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Ground Floor plan

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First Floor plan

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Sections

Render

Section B-B

Section A-A Exterior render

The design concept was simply breaking off the right angle of each edge. The aim of this was to create planes that would support the creation of openings for natural lighting and ventilation. Futhermore, this recess at the edges helped boost the asthetics of the facade.

Different materials were used in this project.

They include; hollow blocks, wood, glass, plaster boards and concrete. This is a modern design

with an abundance of glass, functionality of

floor plan was a priority, flat roof with a little slope to give it that elegant look.

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Render

Toilet render

This design project is eco-friendly with emphasis on propagating both active and passive design approach to reduce the reliance on artificial elements for light and ventilation. The design project will produce little to no waste that would harm the environment and improve the comfort health of its users.

The design also ensures that all spaces are efficiently used, and flows with one another. The interior spaces are welcoming, warm with a combination of materials and colours that are elegant and asthetically pleasing.

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Interior Renders

Living room render

Bedroom render

Kitchen render

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05 RENDER PROJECTS Location: Nigeria

SOFTWARE USED Sketchup | Lumion | Photoshop

These are few projects i worked on in collaboration with others. My contribution to the projects involved interior modelling and renders, as well as exterior render of a semi-detached family residence.

All the projects are in Nigeria. I used sketchup for the 3D modeling, Vray to render the interior projects and lumion for the exterior project.

Toilet

Restaurant

Bedroom

Living Room

Reception

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