Adetayo Odulana is an Associate Design Architect currently working at Mirage Leisure & Development, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Designing elegant, functional & sustainable solutions that provide lasting value to clients, the context & the end user.
I am passionate about every aspect of architecture and design, and I believe it is a powerful tool for solving real-world problems. My vision is to inspire and elevate the quality of life within communities through elegant, thoughtful design solutions that critically engage with context, culture, and place.
I am driven by projects that offer opportunities to explore and shape tailored spaces, products, and experiences. I believe every project carries a story, and design is one of the most compelling ways to tell it. My strengths lie in my intuitive design sensibility, a deep commitment to quality, and a willingness to refine ideas through process and exploration to deliver meaningful results.
Education
2008-2013
American University of Sharjah
Bachelor of Architecture, 5 year Bachelor’s degree (NAAB accredited)
Bachelor of architecture degree from the American University of Sharjah (NAAB Accredited), With a Design-Build studio in my final semester. My extensive Design based education coupled with my interest in product & industrial design, has enabled me to develop a fascination with the act of making, thinking critically and creatively in design with a keen attention to detail. I always welcome constructive feedback as tool to further enhance my design intuition and skills.
2017-Present
Leed Green Associate Certified (USGBC)
Experience
With more than 12 years of professional experience, I have worked with both boutique studios and international design firms on projects and proposals across a range of typologies and scales, both locally and internationally. My portfolio includes work on residential, hospitality, mixed-use, and master planning developments throughout the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, India, and Nigeria. I bring a deep understanding of the full design process, from early concept through to detailed documentation, and I place strong value on freehand sketching as a powerful tool for ideation and communication.
My approach to designing objects, spaces, and built environments is rooted in a holistic and rigorous analysis of the client's vision, combined with sensitivity to natural, urban, and cultural contexts. I aim to integrate traditional influences with contemporary techniques to create thoughtful, elegant, and purposeful design outcomes.
Notable past work includes contributing to the design of a five-star beachfront hotel and a high-rise residential tower along Dubai Marina, among other large-scale and bespoke developments.
Today, my passion for architectural design continues to drive me, and I take on select projects that align with my design values.
● Gained
12+
years of experience
● Executed
40+
projects through all design stages
● Field of Experience
Cultural & Retail & Entertainment
Design Explorations
Family Homes
Masterplanning
Hospitality
Residential
Workplace
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● Project Locations
Azerbaijan
Egypt
India
Nigeria
United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
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CallisonRTKL | Designer |
Dubai, UAE
2017-Present
Leading projects through all stages of design while reporting directly to Associate Director. Coordination of work across multiple disciplines for multiple projects & project phases to achieve the highest level of quality.
Notable Projects:
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Baku White City Office Gate Building, 54,880 m2, Baku, Azerbaijan.
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JEC Mixed-use Development Masterplan 478,000 m2. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Jabi Lake 5 Star Hotel and serviced apartments, 106,905m2. Abuja, Nigeria
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City Walk Central Park 1 Residential Apartments, 44,580 m2, Dubai, UAE.
Archidentity | Design Architect |
Dubai, UAE
2015-2017
Handled projects individually, through all stages of design ranging from visioning - detail design documents. Coordination of work across multiple disciplines for multiple projects to achieve the highest level of quality.
Notable Projects:
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RJ Deluxe Hotel Apartments, 2B+G+6, with 43keys in al Warqa, Dubai, U.A.E.
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Winning entry for Government Headquarters Building (confidential), Dubai, U.A.E.
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MS Masjid, Jumeirah park: a total of 358 worshipers, Dubai, U.A.E.
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YA House: An Emirati single family house in Dubai, U.A.E.
Edge Architects | Graduate Architect |
Dubai, UAE
2014-2015
Involved in projects through all stages of design ranging from Concept - detail design documents. Coordination of work across multiple disciplines for multiple projects & project phases to achieve the highest level of quality.
Notable Projects:
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Eagle hills Marina Gate Hotel Dubai Marina (Killa Design), Dubai, U.A.E.
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JBR Beachfront Hotel winning competition entry, Dubai, U.A.E.
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JBR Residential Tower winning competition entry, Dubai, U.A.E.
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Pearl Jumeirah 18 Villas: Architect: G+1 villas in 5, 6 and 7 bed configurations, Dubai, UAE.
+971 Architects | Graduate Architect |
Dubai, UAE
2013-2014
Designing and developing ideas and solutions from conceptual design to construction documentation stages. I handled all projects individually and reported to the Director. I also attended client meetings.
Notable Projects:
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Concept design to construction Drawings for a 4 villa town houses in Mirdif, Dubai, U.A.E.
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Concept design to construction Drawings for a 4 villa town houses in Umm Suqeim, Dubai
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Concept design to Schematic design for a Single Family Villa in Mirdif, Dubai, U.A.E.
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Concept design for a Single Family Villa in Sharjah, UAE.
Naga Architects | Intern Architect |
Dubai, UAE
2011
Tarkeeb Design & Assembly Lab
American University Of Sharjah
2012-2014
Major Participating member from Conceptual Design to design development to construction drawings & finally Construction / Build.
● Personal Skills
Self Motivated
Open Minded
Forward Thinking
Hardworking
Determined
Attentive
Fast-Learning
Positive Work Ethic
Encouraging Feedback
Collaborative Attitude
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Reliability & Accountability
Conflict Management
● Professional Skills
Critical Thinking
Creative Thinking
Creative Problem Solving
Thorough Design Solutions
Project Visioning
Project Execution Strategy
Team Management
Interdisciplinary Mindset
Multidisciplinary Coordination
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Multiple Project Coordination
Research
Detail Oriented
Optionairing
Sketching
● Software Skills
Revit
AutoCAD
Rhino
3Dmax
Sketch-up
Enscape
Mental Ray
V-ray
Lumion
InDesign
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Photoshop
Illustrator
Modelur
Grasshopper
● Languages
English
Yoruba
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● Interests & Extracurricular Activities
Furniture & Product/Industrial design, Arts & Architecture, visual communication, T-shirt design, Photography, Travelling, Football (Soccer).
11/2010 Study tour on tectonic expression, Germany
I Visited /analyzed architecture projects designed by famous architects.
I Visited museums designed by famous architects including the Vitra house and project by Tadao Ando, Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid in Vitra.
6-7/2012 Summer study abroad architecture studio, Italy
I Visited /analyzed architecture projects designed by famous architects, such as Terrani, Tadao Ando, Zaha Hadid e.t.c.
I Visited architecture firms to see their structure and work process.
I Worked on two design projects, one conceptual with Milan being the site and the other a flower shop for a cemetery in Como.
I Visited some contemporary museums such as Triennale de Milano and Zaha Hadid’s Maxxi museum in Rome.
● Awards & Exhibitions
10
American University of Sharjah, UAE
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Dean's list academic award fall 2012
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Chancellor's list academic award spring 2012
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Dean's list academic award spring 2012
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1st place prize for best design of the AUS Global day 2012 Club Pavilion Design Competition.
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Dean's list academic award fall 2011.
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Dean's list academic award fall 2010.
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Project displayed at the NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) held in CAAD, AUS Spring 2010
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Projects displayed at CAAD Foundations Jury Exhibition AUS
Rainbow College Highschool Lagos, Nigeria
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Best Student award in Technical Drawing 2007
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Best Student award in Technical Drawing 2006
● Interested in collaborating or working together? Have a project you would like to talk about? Would like to build something together? Interested in hiring me? I’m available for freelance projects.
Let's Grow &
build together !
● Recommendations
Designing narratives and experiences that develop into spaces / objects / built form & environments.
Constantly improving my mindset & skillset to be well equipped for different project situations & experiences.
RESIDENTIAL & HOSPITALITY
Abuja Jabi Lake
WORKPLACE
Baku White City Gate Building
MASTERPLANNING
JEC Waterbody Sector
