I am an architectural designer who is intelligent, astute, and meticulous, with a penchant for basic yet classic and expressive forms. Functionality, aesthetics, simplicity, afrocentris, cubism, and expressionism are all values that I hold dear.
I majored in architecture at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), where I developed different approaches to architectural design, learned construction management and building information modeling (BIM), developed architectural visualization and blogging skills, and graduated top of my class with a second class (4.47/5) upper honors in 2019.
In a future where success is dependent on innovation, I envision myself as a creative designer with a distinct eye for gorgeous chaos and a passion for the fusion of modernity with African cultural heritage through architecture.
Product & Furniture Design
The design and development of creative, contemporary, and innovative products and furniture, considering user-centered design, social context, and commercial understanding.
3D Visualization & Animation
Transforming 2D drawings into reality, 3D animation and visualization provide a three-dimensional view with real-world effects that the 2D effect did not provide. It can handle designs in real-time, quickly transition from concept to concrete and explore various options, refinements, and multiple design versions.
Autodesk AutoCAD
AutoCAD is a commercial computer-aided design and drafting software application. Developed by Autodesk, AutoCAD was first released in December 1982 as a desktop app running on microcomputers with internal graphics controllers.
Enscape 3D
Enscape is a commercial real-time rendering and virtual reality plugin. It is mainly used in the architecture, engineering, and construction fields.
Autodesk Revit
Autodesk Revit is a building information modeling software for architects, landscape architects, structural engineers, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers, designers, and contractors.
Helmar Building Materials Ltd (Architectural Designer)
November 2020 - June 2022
Taking as-built measurements on-site, calculating components surface area to specify a material quantity. Designing stairs, kitchens, bathrooms, floors, and walls in Italian Marble or Granite. Specifying materials based on store availability, creating material mood boards for clients. Site visiting and construction supervision.
CPDI Africa Global Studio (Competition Administrator)
August 2020 - September 2021
Creating the design brief, and publishing the competition media to architecture magazines. Creating design and submission templates, monitoring emails, and competition submissions. Contacting the jurors and competition winners.
Cube Maven Atelier (Architectural Designer)
October 2019 - Present
Creating revamp/renovation designs, and working on conceptual design development. Creating working/ construction drawings, Visualization of design projects.
CPDI Africa Global Studio (Afrocentric Architectural Intern)
June 2020 - August 2020
Phillip and Partners Ltd (Architectural Intern)
June 2018 - February 2019
Saidesign Studio Ltd (Architectural Intern)
December 2017 - June 2018
Technist Holdings Ltd (Furniture & Product Designer)
September 2014 - December 2016
The Building Practice LTD (Associate Architect)
July 2022 - Present
Creating revamp/renovation designs, and working on conceptual design development. Creating working/ construction drawings, Visualization of design projects.
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE. (FUTA) (M.tech, Architecture.)
Masters, 2020 - 2022.
FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE. (FUTA) (B.tech, Architecture.)
Graduated Top of my class in the Department of Architecture, 2014 - 2019.
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING FUND (ITF- NISDP) (Autotronics)
Skill Acquisition Program, 2012 - 2013.
Command Day Secondary School Ikeja (CDSS) (Secondary School Certificate, WAEC, NECO.)
Secondary Education, 2006 - 2012.
My Recommendations
Aisha Aminu
It’s not every day you get to meet someone who inspires you to be in tune with your heritage and identity. Fawaz and I met through our shared membership to the Community Planning and Design Initiative - CPDI Africa where his passion for Afrocentric designs shone through. With a good eye for detail and a good sense of humor, his ability to skillfully and effortlessly deliver tasks made working with him feel like a walk in the park. We have since collaborated on several ventures and Fawaz has proven to be a diligent, resourceful, and ingenious team player. He is my go-to person for architectural visualization and software related support and has earned my highest recommendation.
Nmadili Okwumabua
Fawaz Adelaja is a brilliant architectural designer, researcher and cultural creative. His skills and talents translated perfectly while interning at our organization, the Community Planning and Design Initiative, Africa. Adelaja has moved on to become a highly sought after designer, as he equally continues in higher education in architecture. Fawaz Adelaja has a bright future ahead of him and we continue to support him in his endeavors! Nmadili Okwumabua, Director & Founder, cpdiafrica.org
Jibril Baba
In the last five or so years, I’ve watched Fawaz’ creative process and it is nothing short of breathtaking. I believe so much in an architecture that is honest and has integrity. This is what you get with Fawaz. There is a deliberate shot at perfection with his works and I’m proud to have worked with him on a few occasions. Would highly recommend Fawaz to anyone.
Deola Paul-Inyang
Fawaz is a brilliant creative. I gave him an architectural design brief for our concept store and he was spot-on in delivering the ideas. The resulting work was nothing short of amazing.
Mariam Babajide
Adelaja Fawaz is an outstanding architectural designer with an eye for detail, his capacity to achieve extraordinarily is beyond description. He is always ready to learn and evolve in all ramifications. Whosoever hires him got one of the best in the industry. Simply "the architect of our time".
Alex Picazo
Fawaz had delivered above and beyond my expectations time and time again. I can't recommend him enough. His deliverables are amazing and his responsiveness and communication leave nothing to be desired.
