Oluwaseyi O Lawal

BA(Hons) Architecture
Contents
Personal Statement1
Certificate .2
Transcript..3
CV ....4-5
References 6-7
Personal Statement
Architectureisthegreatestofthearts,anditencompassesthinkingthatotherartsdontevendealwith.
Likerelationshipoftheworktotheindividualhumanbeing.
(Richard Meier, 2007)
Architecture has always been a perfect fit for me, I have always been passionate about art and people. I
think the moment the concept of becoming an architect really dawned on me, was at age 10 during a
family vacation to New York. Stepping out into New Yorks vast urban jungle with its sky scraping sparkling
structures, left me with a burning desire to make my own contribution to the built world. It also ignited a
fascination with urban environments in particular those around me.
Growing up near the London docklands I have witnessed, how the area has been regenerated over the
years. The designs of architects have transformed the docklands from a derelict waste land (BBC, 2014),
to one of the most desirable places to live and work in the UK. The topic of regeneration and
gentrification is one I would like to look at further during my MArch studies. I have been noting the recent
developments in Hackney (east London) and the current influx of the middle class into the area. I would
like to research into, the ways in which architects can integrate diverse social groups through design.
I believe that architects have a part to play in the social dynamics of our communities and it is our
responsibility to consider the social sustainability of our projects. David Ajaye is an architect, whom I
admire for being socially driven in his work. He manages to design buildings which both belong to yet
diverge from their contexts. His practice (Ajaye associates) is the type of firm I would like to work for
because of their drive to meet the diverse needs of the communities they serve.
As an architect I would like to make an impact on communities, by creating places people enjoy to live in
and social environments that draw people together. However before I can be qualified as an architect it is
essential for me to complete my academic study and attain RIBA Part 2 exemption. I believe the university
of Strathclyde is the right place for me to complete the next stage of my journey.
I have investigated the universitys website and I am excited by the prospect of learning in an open and
creative environment. The course structure seems to encourage the students personal interests, while
also providing a professionally orientated architectural education. I believe I have the ingredients to excel
in this type of environment given the opportunity. Even though I did not achieve the results I believe I was
capable of during my undergraduate degree, where I was faced with some medical difficulties involving
tendonitis. The experience has only given me even more determination and strength of character.
Since my undergraduate, I have made drastic improvements to my health by attending physiotherapy and
adopting a healthier lifestyle. I have also taken time out to learn Revit and ArchiCAD, which has greatly
improved my productivity and 3D graphic presentation. My time out in practice has developed my
detailing skills and insight into the construction industry. Furthermore, volunteering as a teacher at a
technical college has homed in my fundamental design knowledge. I believe the activities I have
undertaken after my undergraduate studies, demonstrate my enthusiasm for architecture and my
potential as a good candidate for the course .
Oluwaseyi O Lawal
WORK
EXPERIENCE
MACE GROUP
June 2014
Bid Coordinator
Coordination and production of tender submissions for construction with bid
values up to 400m e.g. Battersea Power Station phase 2.
Production of diagrams and graphic information i.e. site phasing and logistics.
Coordination of proposal documentation following Bid plan guidelines.
Building and developing relationships with a variety of business sector teams.
GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Mar 2013 - Feb 2014
Architectural drafting teacher (voluntary)
Submitted a design proposal for a new library annex for Government funding.
Raised 20,000 towards new IT facilities from the State Government.
Planning and delivering well-structured lessons, which engage and motivate.
Tutoring students on the use of Auto Cad and Revit.
Supporting the school in delivering the curriculum effectively.
DESIGN UNION CONSULTANTS
Oct 2012 - Sep 2013
Architectural assistant
Production of working drawings and construction documentation such as tender
packages and planning permission.
Itemisation of components and materials for jobs in production presented with
InDesign.
Coordination of design proposals and tender submissions (e.g. Queens drive luxury
apartments and FAAN airports).
Liaison with design professionals from different departments to ensure information
required is delivered in a specific format.
Updating CAD Drawings for the project when necessary using Revit and Auto-cad.
DAVID RICHMOND AND PARTNERS
Aug 2011
Architecture Intern
Assisting with cad drawings and design presentations.
Organising business travel, itineraries, and accommodation for managers.
Handling incoming/outgoing calls, sorting and circulation of incoming post.
Updating, processing and filing of documents.
CV
PROFESSIONAL
SKILLS
PERSONAL
SKILLS
Proficient with CAD software- AutoCAD , Revit, ArchiCAD and Sketch-up
Confident with Adobe creative suite (CS5/6)-In Design, Photoshop and
Illustrator
Experienced in MS Office - Word Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and
publisher
Report writing and presentation skills.
Well organised with attention to detail.
A warm and approachable personality that relates well with others.
Excellent communicator, able to articulate ideas concisely.
Strong sense of discipline and desire to meet deadlines.
INTERESTS
AND
ACTIVITIES
Travelling; Paris, Rome, Belgium, New York and Chicago. I have a strong passion
for urban environments and I love exploring both modern and ancient cites.
Galleries; Art is one of my main hobbies and I often attend exhibitions at the
Tate modern and National Portrait Gallery.
Architecture events; I keep myself updated with the latest architecture events
using the RIBA website. In the last couple of years I have attended a number of
events including; Open House London , Grand Designs Live and London
Festival of Architecture.
I was involved in a workshop at the RIBA for The Brits Who Built The Modern
World season, in which I contributed to a gallery installation.
Professional
Name of referee Michael Alley
Job title Project manager / Architect
Company Design Union Consulting
Address 984A Saka Jojo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos state,
Nigeria
Telephone 234 (01) 632 1337
Email Femola_01@Yahoo.com
Academic
Name Dr Obas John Ebohon
Job title Reader in Energy and Sustainable Development
Company De Montfort University
Address De Montfort University, The Gateway, Leicester, UK,
LE1 9BH
Telephone +44 (0)116 207 8420
Email Ebohon@dmu.ac.uk
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