6, Segun Akinbuli Street, Isolo, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Tel: +2348057106754
Email: paulkodje2@gmail.com
P.O.Box 46, Ijanikin post office, Ijanikin, Lagos, Nigeria.
Akpokodje Paul Emojigho
Objective To be quintessentially resourceful, adding value in every endeavor through diligence and investigative creative team work.
Over the years, my design philosophy has evolved yet its focus has remained the same. The exploration of human potential and spatial possibilities inherent in any situation whilst providing the basic needs of humanity within a sustainable framework for the upliftment of life, culture and society. My work through intuitive research, physical and experimental models, 3-Dimensional models, dialogues and sketches investigates ideas, turning into physical reality imaginative solutions within a timely, cost-efficient budget.
A graduate with a distinction from the University of Lagos, I have years of experience working with the renowned architect & urban planner, Prof. David Aradeon on numerous projects from small to large scale commissions and cultural projects. With Arc. Tony Aihie of design union I worked on several built projects. I was the lead architect for the on-going urban renewal project by the Lagos State Government of the Obalende Under Bridge. This was done in collaboration with Proximity Technologies and formed a major part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the state.
I currently research creative and sustainable solutions to design challenges
Place of Birth Illah, Delta
Marital Status Married
Nationality Nigerian
Summary of MED (Master’s in Environmental Design) Pass with Distinction Qualification BSc Architecture (Second Class Upper)
Work Experience
Urban Design
Historical Preservation
Interior Design
Residential Design
Master Plans
University Design
Office Design
3D Rendering & Animation
Sketching People Management
Operational Analysis
2016 – Date NonFIRM Design Studio Isolo, Lagos CEO/Design Director
• Mentorship programme at Revolving Arts Incubator (RAI)
• Conceptual design and animation of Kontiki Amusement Park & Resort Hotel, Yenagoa.
https://youtu.be/44W0boe1B6Y
• Interior Design Renovation and animation of ECKANKAR Surulere Children’s room, Lagos.
https://youtu.be/jHQCzroRntU
• Master Plan for residential estate neighbourhood for Sticks & Stones Limited, Abuja – Under Construction
• Dobychi Enterprise; Logo and Flier Design
• Display shop for private client. https://bit.ly/2SbAsmN
• Design & Renovation of Nigerian Immigration’s Office waiting lounge, Ikoyi – Completed.
• Country Home, Ijebu Ode - Under construction
• Competition submission entry – Pinocchio Children’s Library, Collodi - Proposal
• Animation of Chrisland University Master Plan, Abeokuta
• Construction drawing of Ijebu-Ode ECKANKAR Centre, Ijebu Ode - Under Construction
• House for DJ Tipsy, Abeokuta - Design Stage
• Design and construction drawing for Mr. & Mrs. Sunday Oyagha family house in Agenebode –Design Phase
2014 – 2016 design union Victoria Island, Lagos.
Project Architect
• Urban renewal project by the Lagos State Government of Obalende Under Bridge
• Preliminary Design for Oditah office, an 11-Storey Office Building, Akarigbere Close, VI
• Renovation and remodeling of Peniel Apartments, Abuja
• Design and supervision of design union office entrance gate & café at Saka Jojo, VI
• Design and site supervision of 240 room Victoria Crown Palace Hotel, Ikeja
• Construction supervision of residence for former Governor of Delta State, Banana Island, Ikoyi
• Design & coordination of mixed-use resort development for Total Nigeria Cooperative.
Ecological Urban Adaptations
Competitions
Project Management
Site Supervision
Organizational Management
Architectural modelmaking
Feasibility Studies
Furniture Design
Conceptual Design Presentation Drawings
Construction
Documentation
• Family Residence and Golf Landscape for Prof. Fidelis Oditah QC SAN at Asaba
• Design of RCCG Tent & Church in Ilubirin, Ikoyi
• Design of a new city hub - Ikoyi Downtown, a redevelopment of the existing GIWA Barracks
• LSDPC Proposal Ilupeju, Lagos. Under Construction
• Residential Development in Oakleigh North London.
2009 – 2014 studio 4 associates Somolu, Lagos. Project Architect
• Preliminary design and development of the Museum of Natural History Proposal, Nasarawa
• Design proposal and model for University of Ibadan Arts Theatre, Ibadan
• Lagos Urban Research Projects - Urban design interventions in the city of Lagos. On-going
• Design development of CJ Ilori House, Prof. Nwuneli House
• Design proposal of A Wa Po Computer Centre & Library Project, Ikoyi for A Wa Po and Tosin Jegede Foundation.
• Eruobodo House by the Ebunoluwa Foundation for Children with Special Needs, Ijebu Ode http://ebunoluwa.org/Individuals.html
• Anioma Centre for Contemporary Arts proposal for Photographer, George Osodi
• QUA Refinery and Development, Akwa Ibom
• Snake Island proposed redevelopment, Lagos
• Beach House model unit, Kent, SE England
2008 – 2009 NYSC – BSGS Iragbiji Iragbiji, Osun. Teacher/Architect
• Diversifying the knowledge base of the school by the creation of the drama, music, dance, art club and groups for the students
• Mural painting of a Map of Africa on the wall of about 12 ft high
• Design of NYSC Corp’s lodge and
• Proposal of a Master Plan for the Iragbiji community to the Kabiyesi (King) of Iragbiji
2007 Home & You interiors Ikeja, Lagos. Architect/Designer
• Design and sketch of furniture and fabrication in factory
• Interior composition & conceptualization of spaces and specification of finishes
• Standardization of practice
2006 – 2007 design union Victoria Island, Lagos. Architect
• Design of Sahara Petrol Station, canopy and model
• Design, study and final models of Sahara head office, Abuja
2005 – 2006 studio 4 associates Somolu, Lagos. Architect
• Preliminary design and development of a petite outdoor theatre
• Revised design and model of luxury apartments
• Design, study models and interior spatial planning for Prof David Aradeon’s House (architect’s own house)
July – Sept. 2003
Industrial Attachment
X-Studios Yaba, Lagos
• Model making and usage of computer aided design applications
Education 2005 – 2008
University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos. MED (Masters in Environmental Design)
• Pass with Distinction
• Best student in Studio prize by Baldwin Asala
2000 – 2005
University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos. BSc Architecture (Second Class Upper)
• The Berkeley Prize Student Competition, notable mention, 2005
http://berkeleyprize.org/downloads/files/global/competing_to_learn.pdf
• Best Graduating Student 2003/2004 set
Leadership
• Sahara Young Architects Challenge Competition, Prize Winner, 2005
• UNILAG Society of Architecture Students Competition, Prize Winner, 2003
• Architectural Press Quiz Competition winner, 2002
• Best Student of the Faculty of Environmental Science, 2000/2001 session.
1994 – 2000 Federal Government College Ijanikin, Lagos.
WASSCE & NECO
• 5TH Best Graduating Student Prize
• Best Student in Technical Drawing, Biology SSS2
1988 – 1994 Staff Nursery and Primary School, FGCL, Lagos.
Primary School Leaving Certificate
2019 Harji Dinner Planning Committee Lagos & Volunteering
Role: Secretary Team Lead
• Assisted the coordinator in creating action plans and checklists for the planning and execution.
• Prepared minutes of meetings, reviewed budgets, and followed up on task of others.
• A final report from each subcommittee was created and submitted.
2019 Nigeria ECK Regional Seminar Lagos
Role: Venue, Publicity & Creative Arts Team Lead Assistant
• Assisted the coordinator in creating action plans and checklists for the planning and execution
2018 Nigeria ECK Regional Seminar Port Harcourt
Role: Venue & Creative Arts Team Lead Assistant
• Assisted the coordinator in creating action plans and checklists for the planning and execution
2018 Nigeria ECK Writers Conference Lagos
Role: Venue & Creative Arts Team Lead
• Assisted the chairman in facilitating a meeting and coordinating all team members
• Assisted the coordinator in creating action plans and checklists for the planning and execution
2017 ECK World Wide Seminar Minneapolis, Minnesota
Role: Meeting Support Assistant and Workshop Co-facilitator
• Co-worked in a team to ensure equipment and PA system for each activity was available on time. Also served as a substitute co-facilitator for an Art workshop.
2017 ECK Regional Youth Conference Port Harcourt
Role: Programme & Reporting Team Lead
• Co-worked with a team to create a spiritual programme for over 3000 ECKANKAR youths in Nigeria. Participated the execution and coordination of various activities.
• Assisted all team members in creating their final reports from observations and lessons learnt.
2016 ECK World Wide Seminar Minneapolis, Minnesota
Role: Meeting Support Assistant
• Co-worked in a team to ensure equipment and PA system for each activity was available on time.
2016 ECK Springtime Seminar Minneapolis, Minnesota
Role: Meeting Support Assistant
• Co-worked in a team to ensure equipment and PA system for each activity was available on time.
2015 ECK World Wide Seminar Minneapolis, Minnesota
Role: Dancer
• Volunteered in an international dance performance of ECK Bailadores at the ECKANKAR seminar held in the Minnesota
2014 Nigeria ECK Regional Seminar Lagos
Role: Move-In Move-Out Team Lead, Venue Assistant
• Catalogued and managed the needs of each sub-team and the equipment transported effectively.
• Illustrated the map of the venue for easy access of assigned spaces and location of each activity’s space by attendees.
2014 ECK Area Seminar Lagos
Role: Move-In Move-Out Team Lead
• Catalogued and managed the needs of each sub-team and the equipment transported effectively.
Professional - Graduate Member, the Nigerian Society of Architects (NIA) Membership - Member, LEGACY
Conference - Open space workshop on flood resilient strategies for environmental design organized &Workshop by Heinrich Böll Stiftung in association with Dream Arts & Design Agency and the University of Lagos, Department of Architecture. Presentation on flood resilient building and urban planning solution with Prof. David Aradeon & Arc. Kuti Ezebiro FLOATILA © 2012
https://issuu.com/designpages/docs/designpages_issue3
- THE WAY WE THINK by Paul Akpokodje. The 8th Edition - Design Workshop Series. 2012
http://dwseries.blogspot.com.ng/2012/03/lagos-25-february-2012-respected.html
- 3rd annual conference on Modern Art in Nigeria and 60th birthday celebration of Prof Obiora Udechukwu at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. November 2005.
Publication Book Cover Art and Illustrations of Gardens and Caves (Poems). A Poetry Collection of Emmanuel Uweru Okoh © 2012
Awards - Shell Scholarship for Undergraduate students
- Urhobo Washington D.C. Association Scholarship Grant
Volunteer - Volunteer @ ECKANKAR and ECKANKAR Nigeria; Membership Meeting Support Assistant, Children, Youth and Adult Programme facilitator and Seminar Coordinator, Creative Arts Presentation
- UNV’s Online Volunteering service
Skills Active Listening – Asking questions, Note taking, Verbal/Non-Verbal communication
Creative thinking
Can work within timeline
Attention to detail
Focused & Innovative
Hobbies
Communication – Public Speaking, Written communication
Computer – Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications: Ms Word, Excel, Power Point, Graphic & CAD Applications: Photoshop, CorelDraw, Sketchup, AutoCAD, REVIT, Lumion
Customer Service – Problem Solving, Reliability
Interpersonal – Empathy, Flexibility
Leadership – Ability to teach and Mentor, Risk-taking, Team Building
Management – Time Management, Task Delegation, Team Communication, Team Leadership, Task Delegation
Language – Fluent in English Language, Yoruba, Igbo and a little German
Reading history books, travelling, sketching, making models, painting, teaching, & Sports composing songs, singing, table Tennis and playing the guitar.
Cast in an international dance performance of ECK Bailadores titled; Journey of Soul https://youtu.be/3lQs_WBCDTM
Essays
Referees
Project: Dbasic; a learning and research centre for IPONRI youths 2005 AntiSTIGmata; a research centre for the Arts………………..………………. 2007 MissEDUCATION, British Council Innovation 360 Scholarship competition Entry 2009
Prof. John Godwin OBE
+2348033273953 jggh1@aol.com
Prof. David Aradeon MON +2348023093732 davidaradeon@gmail.com
Mrs Lily Ologbo
+2348095465801 lilyologbo@gmail.com
