Architecture | Portfolio | Selected Works
Yusuff Abdulakeem | 2019 - 2023
CURRICULUM VITAE INFO
Name Age Address Email Telephone Instagram
Yusuff Folorunsho Abdulakeem 24 Plot E124, Maccido Royal Estate, Galadimawa, FCT yusuffabdulakeem@yahoo.com +2349066053637 @y.a_arch, @hakeem_fy
EDUCATION
2019 - 2022
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
(Master of Architecture)
2020 - 2021
Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
(Exchange Program)
2015 - 2019
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. (BSc. Architecture)
2009 - 2015
Home Science Association Secondary School Alakuko, Lagos, Nigeria. (O level)
EXPERIENCE
2023
Site Architect | Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Abuja. - Responsibilities centered on daily site observation, documentation, and the production of weekly progress reports.
2023
Hello, I am an architecture graduate from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, eager to contribute and enhance my architectural talents within a professional team. With a strong passion for design and exploring new ideas, I am proficient in design software and possess a solid foundation in architectural principles, design research, and visualization. As an enthusiastic team player with leadership capabilities, I bring a proactive mindset, adaptability, and a passion for continuous improvement. This portfolio showcases my selected works from 2019-2023, reflecting my experience and growth in the field of architecture. I would be delighted to share these projects with you
Architectural Designer | M-Cube Consult, Abuja. -As a freelance collaborator, I was involved in the production of design drawings, construction documentation, and architectural visualizations.
2017 - Till date
Co-founder & Partner | Studiospring_Africa, Kumasi, Ghana. C-ontributed to architectural designs, visualizations, and animations for diverse projects, created 3D printing models, and spearheaded teams in design competitions.
2016 - 2017
Architectural Intern | DKR Associates, Lagos, Nigeria. -As a team member, actively contributed to the Paphos Beach Shelter design competitions, collaborating with junior architects on detailed design drawings
SKILLS
Adobe Suite
Photoshop | InDesign | Illustrator | Premier pro
CAD Modelling
Revit | AutoCAD | Rhino | Sketch up | Maya
Computation
Grasshopper | Rhino. Inside
Rendering
Lumion | 3ds Max
A.I & A.R
LookxA.I | Dall-e | Fologram
Ms Office
Word | PowerPoint | Excel
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E-Recovery A Solution to e-waste issue in Accra
The Shade & Screen
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A Solution to school under trees in Ghana
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Oly-Dorf Pavilion Collaborative Pavilion Design with Mobile AR
Adonai Hills A Contemporary Residential Vision
Silk & Warmth A Kitchen Interior Design proposal
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“E-Recovery” A Solution to e-waste issue in Accra Type: Industrial Site: Accra, Ghana Team: Yusuff Abdulakeem Role: Research, Design and Visualization Year: 2021 Inspired by the Agbogbloshie scrapyard’s unique role as both a symbol of technology’s downside and a hub for urban mining, this project explores the potential of circular systems, harnessing e-waste as a valuable resource. Guided by nature’s principles, E-recovery is an E-waste Recycling and Material Recovery Plant that seeks to efficiently recycle e-waste while aligning with functional and sustainable ecosystem-like requirements. Additionally, the building serves as an example of biomimicry’s application in Ghana, offering functional and sustainable solutions for the country. 6
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1. Topography analysis guided site zoning, conserving energy/resources, minimizing on-site work.
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2. Identified rainwater gathering and polluted zones. Avoided zoning in these areas, utilizing them for phytoremediation and landscaping
3. Overlayed and developed analyses to identify optimal buildable areas to locate zones
4. Bubble diagrams produced by examining the different site conditions.
SITE PLANNING
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Nature of Site: The chosen development site in Agbogbloshie faces challenges from informal e-waste recycling, leading to environmental contamination. Metal leaching and surface issues are evident, but a pit trial uncovered a clay formation suitable for light structures, with improved compaction over time. Strategy: Informed by nature, the design process prioritized zero-waste systems. Emphasizing local attunement and system optimization, the design responded to site conditions—terrain, wind, climate. The goal was architecture seamlessly integrated with the site, akin to organic plant and tree growth. A detailed site analysis informed this nature-driven design approach. 11
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DESIGN CONCEPT The design proposed echoes the tree’s structure. The main building, akin to a tree canopy, provides shade, harvests water, and generates energy. The structure, resembling the trunk, facilitates service movement between canopy and floor. The building sublevel, akin to tree roots, supports the structure and manages service transfer, housing a basement for storing and distributing final recycled products— mimicking the nutrient absorption function of tree roots. 12
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1. Main entrys and exit to space are defined from Layout.
2.Outline of Canopy design based on circulation and areas need to be shaded
3. Various heights were given to circulation points to allow for movment
4. Defined boundary edge was tranformed into canopy
1.Outline of Canopy defined
2.Height given to defined boundary
3.Addition of columns to form
4.Addition of timber gridshell structure
5. Canopy computationally tranfromed into catenery shell.
5. Form for collection and dismantling zone
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Administration Training & Exihibiton E-Waste Drop-off Collection & Sorting Dismantling Zone Secondary Processing Repair Zone Staff/Welfare 17
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Administration Training & Exihibiton Parking Area Main Entry Main Exit E-waste Drop-off (Public)
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LEGEND 7. Unloading Bay 8. Loading Bay 9. Main Processing Facility 10. Service Road 11. Staff/Welfare Zone 12. Services
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E-Waste Drop-off Collection Zone Testing and Sorting Zone Repair Zone Dismantling Zone Secondary Processing
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Front Elevation
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Side Elevation
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“The Shade & The Screen” A Solution to school under trees in Ghana Type: Educational Site: Hamile, Ghana Team: Yusuff Abdulakeem Role: Research, Design and Visualization Year: 2019 Set against the backdrop of the Tumu-Hamile road in the Upper-West region of Ghana, “The Shade and the Screen,” draws inspiration from the rich African tradition of storytelling under trees. The strategy involved creating a simple building that seamlessly integrates with the existing trees on the site. Comprising a large mono-pitch roof providing essential ‘shade,’ rammed earth walls defining classrooms and spaces, and bamboo ‘screens’ enveloping the entire school, the concept champions functionality, local material use, and harmonious integration with the natural surroundings. This architectural solution serves not only to address the immediate need for proper learning spaces but also to celebrate the adaptability of design to cultural contexts 26
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1. Administration 2. Library 3. ICT Lab 4. Classrooms (1-6) 5. Kindergarten (1-2) 6. Jss Classrooms (1-3) 7. Washrooms 8. Playground 9. Reading Pavilion 10. Courtyard
Administration Library & ICT Lab Classrooms (1-6) Kindergarten (1-2) Jss Classrooms (1-3) Washrooms Playground Reading Pavilion Courtyard
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“Oly-Dorf Pavilion” Collaborative Pavilion Design with Mobile AR Type: Pavilion Site: Munich, Germany Team: Yusuff Abdulakeem, Acheampong Emmanuel Role: Research, Design and PostYear: 2021 This design concept explores surface and catenary structures, employing mobile augmented reality to ignite the collaborative construction of intricate forms. The process involves deconstructing a catenary form into manageable panels and establishing an efficient joinery and assembly technique for the pavilion. Guided by form-finding techniques, a catenary shell structure emerged as the foundational design step. The resulting form underwent intentional planarization into smaller triangular panels, strategically reduced to the least number of similar units. The curvilinear form introduces a striking contrast within its surroundings, enticing interaction with its simple yet intriguing shape 36
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BUILDING KIT In the building kit design, the modular triangle takes center stage, forming a flexible framework for curved surfaces. The main panel, comprising three sandwiched equilateral triangles with cutouts in the middle triangle for connectors, is secured by bolts and screws. Crafted from a rigid yet flexible metal, the connectors allow rotation in both vertical and horizontal axes when two panels join. This dynamic assembly method provides users with the flexibility to create structures with various design configurations based on their preferences. 38
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ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE
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A scaled assembly sequence assessed the building kit’s potential, enabling exploration of larger, intricate geometries. Subsequently, a design model was fabricated to ensure the efficiency of the assembly process. 41
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1.Addition of Foundation and Fabricated anchors
2.Addition of Edge support with the aid of mobile AR
3. Construction of Arch with building Kit with the aid of mobile AR
4. Construction of Arch with building Kit with the aid of mobile AR
5. Construction of Arch with building Kit with the aid of mobile AR
6. Construction of Arch with building Kit with the aid of mobile AR
7. Infilling with building panels with the aid of AR
INTEGRATING MOBILE AR Leveraging the mobile AR interface, we communicated assembly sequences, testing its effectiveness. In a collaborative effort, two individuals work together to meticulously assemble the form, with the phone holder directing the second person. The iterative process repeats until the entire structure takes shape, ensuring seamless integration. 42
8. Removal of Support post
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“Adonai Hills” A Contemporary Residential Vision Type: Residential Site: Ashanti Region, Ghana Team: Yusuff Abdulakeem, Obiri-okae Daniel Role: Concept Design,3d Modeling and Visualization Year: 2023 Adonai Hill, envisioned for Think Positive Properties in Ashanti Region, Ghana, features 4-bedroom houses on 3 plots, each hosting 2 houses. The goal was to create straightforward and captivating architecture that subtly harmonizes occupants with nature in the urban landscape. The completed design boasts a unique cantilever cube at the entrance, invoking a feeling of risk and intrigue, sparking strong pleasure responses. Complemented by features like a fountain, green plants, and wood, the residence establishes a nuanced connection to nature within a modern and contemporary context. 46
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“Silk & Warmth” A Kitchen Interior Design proposal Type: Residential Site: Kwara State, Nigeria Team: Yusuff Abdulakeem, M-Cube Consult Role: Concept Design,3d Modeling and Visualization Year: 2023 The project ‘Silk and Warmth,’ in collaboration with M-Cube Consult, This conceptual endeavour harmonizes modern white elegance in contemporary kitchen design with the timeless charm of wood. ‘Silk and Warmth’ goes beyond functionality, evolving into a journey of tasteful opulence and architectural charm, seamlessly blending coziness with sophistication. Meticulously crafted, each component weaves a narrative that encapsulates the essence of sophisticated living. 54
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CONTACT Email | yusuffabdulakeem@yahoo.com WhatApp | +234 9066053637 Instagram | @y.a_arch