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John Elijah

@johnelijah2

I design and document architectural projects from concept through construction, visualising spaces with BIM and rendering tools.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute to architectural design, documentation, visualisation, and project coordination work while continuing to grow through collaborative studio-based project delivery.

I founded and run JAD Studio, where I manage architectural projects end-to-end—from initial concepts through design development, client coordination, and construction documentation. I delivered Flux Station in Kubwa, Abuja, from concept through construction documentation.

I've contributed to residential and commercial projects at Upscale Consult and developed 3D visualisation and façade-design skills at Vertex Architects. My work includes a traditional-market reinterpretation, a university sports complex, and an adaptive-reuse hotel proposal.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Architectural Intern

Upscale Consult

Took on responsibility across multiple residential and commercial projects, contributing to design development, documentation and coordination from concept through execution.

Architectural Design Design Development Documentation Project Coordination

Founder & Freelance Architectural Designer

JAD Studio

Founded and ran an independent design practice, managing client projects end-to-end from initial concept through to completion. Delivered Flux Station, a filling station project on Arab Road, Kubwa, Abuja, from concept through to construction documentation.

Architectural Design Project Management Client Management Construction Documentation Design Development Project Coordination

Architectural Intern — Skill Acquisition

Vertex Architects

Built a strong foundation in 3D visualisation using Revit and Lumion, with hands-on exposure to interior and exterior façade design. Developed a keen eye for material selection across a range of project types.

Revit Lumion 3D Visualisation Interior Design Exterior Design material selection

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Joseph Ayo Babalola University

Master of Architecture, Architecture

2024 -

Grade: CGPA: 4.23 / 5.0

Master of Architecture program with a CGPA of 4.23/5.0. Published a paper on behaviour-driven adaptive marketplace design in the Tropical Journal of the Built Environment.