My Interior Design portfolio

Interior Design Portfolio

Ibiwunmi O. Ajai

Interior Architect and designer

+33 (0) 7 58 92 32 64 lolade.ajai@lolade-ajai.com

13, rue Christophe Colomb, Orly. 94310 https://www.lolade-ajai.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibiwunmi-ololade-ajai-30859a26/

EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Designer with experience designing residential spaces, home offices and home cinemas, i have a demonstrated experience in all aspects of the creative and design process; successfully coordinating, supervising and managing design and - build projects to specified deadlines; completed over 10 small residential and home office interiors, been in client facing roles as a freelance interior designer and also as part of a team in commercial contract positions - working with architects, sound engineers and building contractors.

SKILLS

DESIGN TOOLS

With more than 10 year’s experience designing residential spaces, home offices and home cinemas, i have a demonstrated experience in all aspects of the creative and design process; successfully coordinating, supervising and managing complex design - and - build projects to specified deadlines. I have been in client facing roles as a freelance interior designer and also as part of a team in commercial contract positions - working with architects, sound engineers and building contractors.

I am proficient in Vectorworks Architect, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCad and have an excellent listening and communicating skill that is crucial to answering design briefs. I have a sensitivity to the qualities of an interior that is user-centric, inclusive and enhances the life and well-being of those that inhabit the space. I strive to consistently bring innovative and ambitious design solutions that push the envelope, answers environmental questions and brings fresh perspectives to all projects; maintaining a strong and professional business focus on problems, ideas and solutions and providing hard work and heavy mindshare into creating the best possible answers to questions or problems.

In my spare time, i enjoy professional photography, high-performance skincare formulation, acrylic art and gardening.

BUILDING REGULATIONS

FINANCIAL LITERACY

INTERIOR ARCHITECT

Sept. 2022 - Feb. 2023 Internship - Marianne Tiegen Interior Design Paris, Île-de-France, France

Competencies:

• Acquired first-hand and real-time experience in hospitality design, specifically hotels.

• Assisting in site surveys, measurements and details of existing conditions; producing drawings of same and assisting in ongoing construction supervision and working with the architect on site.

• Responsible for conception and production of architectural and detailed working drawings; including all details for architectural interior projects like plans, elevations, sections, and 3D models and rendering of space and design elements using computeraided design (CAD) software

• Maintaining and organizing project files and detailed design specifications for architects, artisans and builders.

• Working with the entire team, in-office, and with outside consultants.

• Furniture, fittings and equipment research and specification Specific to hospitality interiors. Outsourcing compatible suppliers to code.

• Proficient time management to facilitate working on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Research, design and development of bespoke and built-in furniture items along with the creation of detailed working drawings and 3-D models provided to manufacturing companies, including following up on work in progress from the design to delivery.

Skills: English · Furniture Design · Custom Furniture Space Planning Adobe Creative Suite · Vectorworks

LANGUAGES

INTERIOR ARCHITECT

February – March 2022 Internship - Debokay Architecte, Nanterre, Île-de-France, France

Competencies:

• Building permit

• Site study and planning

STRENGTHS

Attention to detail

I approach and execute projects to a high level of finish and detail.

I have worked in collaboration with architects and specialists in the interior and building industry, leveraging on mind share to ensure the best project delivery.

Successfully coordinated, supervised and managed complex design - and - build projects to specified deadlines.

PUBLICATION

Senior thesis research paper on “How exploring neuroscience as a tool for creating intuitively-designed residential spaces can aid in the positive and progressive development of children living with ADHD”. Submitted on December15, 2020.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BFA Interior Architecture

2019 - May 2022 Paris College of Art, Paris. France

• Professional Diploma. Interior Design

Jan 2013 – April 2015 KLC School of Design, London (Validated by the University of Brighton)

• Vectorworks Architect training March 2014, Training for Design Ltd. Reading UK

• BA, Philosophy

April 1998 - June 2005, University of Ibadan. Oyo State

• Converting 2D plans of a complete 3-story residential construction into a 3D model using Vectorworks Architect

• Creation of a detailed construction plan, section and facade plans for the client’s renovation project.

• Administrative tasks scanning paper documents and filing them in digital folders. Graduation intern • Building permit • Site survey and planning

• Conversion of 2D plans of a complete 3-storey residential construction into a 3D model using from Vectorworks Architect

• Creation of a detailed construction plan, section plans and facade for the client’s renovation project.

• Administrative tasks scanning paper documents and filing them in digital folders.

Tools: Vectorworks Architect Adobe Creative Suite

INTERIOR DESIGNER/ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

August - October 2018, Decorilla. New York (remote)

Competencies:

• Providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the customer service portal via email and phone

• Processing shopping carts, tracking and communicating shipping times and answering questions and queries from customers regarding purchased items

• Updating project progress on Hubspot

• Creating virtual interior plans, elevations, sections and renders to communicate design intent

• Specifying materials, fittings, finishes and furniture to specified client budget

Interior

- Hospitality

- Mixed-use space

- Retail space

- Exhibition space

- Residential space

- Office space

Project - LA BANQUIERE

Brief:

This Project i undertook during my internhip with Marianne Tiegen Interior Design, located on rue st. Merri, Paris.

The project was to redesign and renovate a chateau in Montpelier that was previously used as a wedding destination. It is now reimagined as both a wedding destination as well as a home-away-from-home hotel and business space with a capacity to house up to 100 people.

My task was to conceptualise and design the spaces for functionality, and informed for aesthetics by the lead designer. I created the plans, section and elevation views of all spaces, designed and created all technical drawings of the professional kitchen and created detailed working drawings for furniture and kitchen manufacturers; providing material, equipment and lighting point specifications to same.

Project ownership - Marianne Tiegen Interior Design

All technical drawings and design input by Lolade Ajai with collaboration on layouts with design team.

Tools used: Vectorworks Architect

Tools used - Vectorworks Architect & Photoshop

The Space - La Banquiere

Château La Banquière Is a historical building that welcomes you and your loved ones in an elegant and sober setting to organize your most convivial receptions in its little corner of paradise and thus become the partner of your most beautiful moments.

Château La Banquière is located a few steps from the heart of Montpellier and yet, it is indeed another world that awaits you within the walls of this place. This estate houses 4 salons, 1 large professional kitchen and 11 ensuite bedrooms.

RENDERS- BAR

RENDERS- SALON RECEPTION

Project - THE BUFFER ZONE

“a neuroscience - informed living model to support the cognitive health of children living with ADHD”

Brief:

This project proposes to design an environment that channels the principles of neuroscience in the design of the built environment; and extending this concept to encompass the home environment and activity zones.

This space will introduce the concepts that have been proven to work in fostering calm & increased levels of attention. This would include introducing elements of biophilia, structural, spatial and design qualities that are adapted to the needs of the child; and zones for restoration that responds to their cognitive needs.

The space would be conceived as a collection of integrated and connected zones; with the goal of the project being to give children living with ADHDbthe opportunity to live and play in spaces that are intuitively designed to help their brain rewire itself, to potentially eliminate the need for stimulant drugs and to create antecedents that leads to the expected behavioural outcomes that would help them in the process of understanding their needs and integrating into society in early adulthood.

Tools used - Vectorworks Architect & Photoshop

The Space - Hangar Y

Classified as an historical monument in February 2003 and located in the Forêt de Meudon near Paris, Hangar Y was constructed between 1879 and 1884 for the dirigible La France by Charles Renard and Arthur Constantin Krebs and is reckoned the first of its kind in the world. It formed part of a military air base in Charlais Park, served as a workshop for making balloons in the First World War, and for many years was an outpost of the air museum at le Bourget airport. The perfect location, size and structure for this design project, it takes inspiration of some of the spatial qualities from the original use of the building. An airplane hangar inspires elements of lightness, openness and a sense of connection with the skies.

Site Map

Marie

To Paris

Meudon Forest

To Paris

SUSPENDED GARDEN AND FARM

TRAFFIC FLOW

PLANS

Drawing Plan - Level 1

Scale A3 @ 1:200

Drawing Plan - Level 2

Scale A3 @ 1:200

Drawing Plan - Level 3

Scale A3 @ 1:200

ZOOMED PLAN & SECTION

RENDERED VIEWS

Apartment

Commute to school

Scale: 1:100 1

[Drawing Title]

Commute to school

Scale: 1:100 1

[Drawing Title]

Level 2

Classrooms and library

Scale: 1:100 1

[Drawing Title]

Scale: 1:100 2

[Drawing Title]

Sky farm

Scale: 1:100 1

[Drawing Title]

Scale: 1:100 1

[Drawing Title]

Zen garden

Scale: 1:100 1

[Drawing Title]

Scale: 1:100 1

[Drawing Title]

2. Retail space

Project - Jimmy Choo shoe store

Conceptual

Brief: Design a retail space for Jimmy Choo shoe store with a focus on creating a cohesive furniture and display design element that works well together and communicates the luxury brand.

Tools used - Vectorworks Architect & Photoshop

Section render & DWD

Project - La Nature Gallipot

Conceptual apothecary shop

183 rue st Denis is located in a historical site in the 3rd arrondisement of Paris. A protected area, it features Classical buildings derived from the architecture of ancient Rome, that is characterised by exposed limestone masonry and highly decorative elements on the exterior walls.

La Nature Gallipot is an apothecary store selling organically certified essential oils, cold pressed oils and specialised, bespoke aromatherapy blends.

More than just a store, La Nature Gallipot wants to take you back to the origin story of where life began, and the connection between man and nature.

We propose to create a space that marries the old with the new and speaks to the spirit of the house trade ( apothecary ) with exposed brick walls that mirror the outside wall finish, elements within the space that evoke the experience of being in nature. Natural/ naturally derived interior finishes in warm materials that allude to the earthiness of nature are married with metallic accents.

Tools used - Vectorworks Architect & Photoshop

[Drawing Title]

Scale: 1:50 2

Mezzanine

Shell

Plan and section views

Render of space and furniture elements

Project - Shiocha: house of salt & tea

Conceptual tea room & salt cave

This hybrid, mixed-use space is made up of two individual spaces harnessing the power of nature to create calm, balance and grounding in the individual.

They play into the harmony of mind and body through ritualistic experiences.

The essences of tea drinking and heliotherapy inform the general ambience and spirit of the interior space; and informs the desired emotional responses triggered by being in a space of healing.

Tools used - Vectorworks Architect

Concept story

Renders

Project - Photography exhibition

Conceptual

Tools used - InDesign

Chris Ofili:Afro

Project - Zodiac wall mural exhibition

Conceptual

The concept was to design a wall mural that can be customized for use on various surfaces. It comes with instructions for installation.

Tools used - Adobe Illustrator & InDesign

Multiple-surface use mural

Project - Residential Apartment Concept - Belgian

The space is a two-bedroom apartment located on the third floor of a building complex. The brief was to design the interior to reflect the Scandinavian aesthetic.

We used simple, clean lines and a white pallete paired with warm wood tones and geometric shapes and patterns. We highlighted this largely neutral colour palette with gold accents.

Tools used - Vectorworks Architect

Kitchen/ diner

Living Room

Kitchen/Diner

Living Room

Project - Residential Apartment

Concept - Modern & Functional

This 3-bedroom house was designed for a young family of four. The major challenge was introducing built- ins that offered sufficient storage spaces in the home, thereby effectively reducing visual clutter and creating an organised interior space.

Tools used - Vectorworks Architect

Living room renders

Furniture made locally by Woodpie Ltd.

Master bedroom

3D render

Construction -frame

Construction - installation

Finished look

Laundry hub & bookshelf

Furniture made locally by Keyboard Ltd.

DWD

3D render Before

Finished look

Finished look

Project - Residential Apartment

Concept - One Apartment 4 Ways

This project was centred around the articulation of four architectural components that are commonly used in architecture and interior design projects. I chose my studio apartment specifically because I was interested in how to innovatively approach design in small spaces; tackling and resolving the problematics involved in small space design while still creating a liveable space that is functional and aesthetically pleasing. We explored the elements of introducing inhabited wall concepts, using the window as a liveable space, exploration of ways to use floor and ceiling spaces and finally facade design that also involves communication between interior and exterior spaces.

Tools used - Vectorworks Architect

Inhabited Wall

Inspiration images Plan view

“An inhabited wall concept is a wall is inhabited on all sides; the interior surfaces house shelves, while on the outside the modules are completed by seats. ... Arranged at 45 degrees, the bricks are articulated, breaking the linearity of the wall, making it permeable and creating multiple moments of interaction.”

Culled from https://worldarchitecture.org/architecture-projects/hegmg/an-inhabited-wallproject-pages.html

The Zoku Loft, Amsterdam

Small space by Anne Rolland Architecte

Window As A Place

Inspiration images Plan view

Nuwa House

By Z_Lab

“The real window is a space, compared to the virtual window or the painting, which can also support self-reflection and self-projection. The frame and the amount of the outside seen is changing by movement. It is a place where people spend time and where they connect to the outside world.”

Culled from http://spacearchitect.org/pubs/ESA-ESTEC-20040518-Vogler.pdf

Long section

Section view and render

Bumblebee Spaces

This option showcases how space can be intelligently used by extending liveable space beyond the spaces between the floor and ceiling. Creating differences in floor heights introduces dynamism, functionalism and visual interest to small spaces – the multi-dimensional quality takes away the feeling of claustrophobia and restriction that comes from small and open plan spaces.

The layout and understated quality of the materials is inspired by the simplicity of Japanese architecture. The main living space is multifunctional with the ceiling-installed clothing storage and large, floor to ceiling mirror that creates the illusion of space, and can be used for entertainment, a dressing area and workspace. Nature plays an important role in health and wellness; and the ceiling installed trellis housing the plants create a zen environment for falling asleep and waking up.

Sunken bed by Boca do Lobo

Long section

“In architecture, interstitial spaces are those that neither fall inside any room, nor are outside the building — the gaps between floors and inside walls. Though we do not inhabit them, they can be integral to a building’s function.”

Culled from https://andthosewerethereasons.wordpress.com/tag/interstitial-architecture/ Inspired by traditional Arab brickwork on facade structures that offer levels of privacy without blocking out natural light, as well as allowing for inflow and outflow of air that is crucial in warmer climates and seasons. Because this site is located in Paris, the internal wall is specified in a double-glazed glass wall material. The indoor/outdoor space is then used as a relaxation and wellness spot with indoor trees and indoor plants.

Bat Trang House / VTN Architects

Long section

Render & birds-eye view

Project - Holiday Home Makeover

Concept - Remodel

Previously a three bedroom apartment with separating walls that made the space feel small and claustrophobic, i was tasked with re-modelling the space to create a more open and connected space while prioritising a larger bathroom and study area.

Tools used - Vectorworks Architect

Rendered Plan

Living room & Kitchen/diner

Bathroom

Bedroom

Project - Office renovation

Concept - Refurbish and modernise

Brief:

Design the manager’s office incorporating zones for meetings, work and a mini conference area. The client requested the space be simple, earthy and open.

This office space is located on the third floor of a government office complex.

The open plan, main office is adjoined by the receptionist’s office.

Originally with dark wood wall panels and insufficient lighting, we removed the panels on the walls, rewired the entire office space, screeded and painted the existing wall underneath, overlaid Parquet flooring and fitted out the space with new furniture and fittings.

Choice of style, materials and colour reflect the personality of client: simple and understated.

Reception

Main Office

Project - Private lounge and kitchenette

Full build

Brief:

To design a quiet lounge space for receiving personal guests, with a kitchenette area. Choice of style, materials and colour reflect the personality of the client: simple and understated.

Lounge

Kitchenette

Project - Residential kitchen

Full build

Brief: Design a clutter free kitchen for a family of four with plenty of storage room. Style is simple and minimalist with a pop of colour for contrast and visual interest..

New objectivity - flower studio shot

Macro - potato shoot

New objectivity - flower studio shot

Daguerreotype portrait reproduction

New vision - light

New vision - stack of metal tags

Pictorialism - flower

Calotype reproduction

Calotype negative

Calotype negative

Daguerreotype landscape reproduction

Macro - metal embedded in concrete

Macro - oil on water

Macro - moss

Macro - flower petal