Odebiyi Olajide
Senior Architect | Residential & Mixed-Use | ARCON Registered | Lagos 6 years of experience delivering residential and mixed-use architecture in Nigeria, with a focus on design-led solutions that are contextually responsive and technically resolved. I specialise in taking projects from creative brief to built reality — developing strong design concepts and guiding them through planning, documentation, and construction with clarity and precision. My background spans high-end private residences, m
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About
ARCON-registered architect with 8+ years of experience delivering multi-unit residential and mixed-use developments across Lagos, Ogun, and Abuja. Currently leading the Architecture Department at Richard Brainsworth Resources, managing a cross-functional team of architects and engineers across five active projects — including a high-rise mixed-use development in Ikeja GRA and a luxury terrace scheme in Ikoyi. Proven track record from concept design through site delivery, with repeat exposure to JV stakeholder presentations, technical design reviews, and client brief translation.
Holds a Master of Science in Architecture from Obafemi Awolowo University.
Experience
Team Lead, Architecture Department at Richard Brainsworth Resources Limited (2024-02 – Present)
- Lead and mentor a team of architects and engineers across 5 concurrent residential and mixed-use projects in Lagos and Ogun State.
- Represent the firm in Joint Venture stakeholder presentations and proposal reviews, communicating design intent to property owners and investors.
- Own architectural design reviews and all technical decision-making, from schematic design through construction documentation.
- Facilitate coordination between design, engineering, and site teams to ensure on-time project delivery.
- Translate complex client briefs into buildable, code-compliant architectural solutions.
Project Architect at Richard Brainsworth Resources Limited (2020-01 – 2024-01)
- Produced full construction documentation — drawings, specifications, and 3D visualisations — for residential and mixed-use schemes.
- Developed 3D models and design proposals for residential and religious clients, from concept to presentation-ready deliverables.
- Designed functional and visually distinctive elements for project proposals, contributing to successful client approvals.
- Maintained consistent project quality and met submission deadlines across multiple concurrent briefs.
Junior Architect at Praiz Design Consults (2017-03 – 2019-12)
- Supported day-to-day management of multiple residential construction sites, working alongside builders and masons to ensure drawing compliance.
- Created 3D models and design proposals for residential and religious developments.
- Assisted COO with operational functions, including site monitoring and project tracking.
Site Supervision & Finishes at Freelance (2021-09 – 2021-12)
- Managed finishes specification and on-site supervision for a residential project, ensuring quality delivery to client standards.
Education
Master of Science in Architecture – Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) (2021)
Bachelor of Science in Architecture – Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) (2019)
