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Uthman Hannafi Bamalli

FCT, Abuja,Nigeria

Summary

Experienced in Building Information Modelling and Architectural Rendering, with a strong grasp of Local Building Laws and Tender Documentation Preparation. Proficient in Computer-Aided Architectural Design, SketchUp, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite. Skilled in 3D Modelling and Lumion, with expertise in Architecture Contract Administration and Microsoft Office.

Offering a strong background in design principles and creative problem-solving. Knowledgeable about project management, collaborative teamwork, and client communication. Ready to use and develop conceptual design, technical drafting, and project coordination.

I believe we architects have a societal duty in using our knowledge and skills towards making changes to our environments. A Design is not just to satisfy the architect but the user. I am a firm advocate of 'sustainability over inefficiency'. As an architect, i believe in creating functionality over creating the frame.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Head Planning, Design & Monitoring

Modernshelter systems & services LTD
Abuja, FCT
08.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw all aspects of project planning, all designs & project monitoring, ensuring designs are followed.
  • Handled all development control issues and ensured our designs met the standard building codes.
  • Oversaw all works from the interior department, the architectural department, and all services (Structural, M&E & Quantity surveyors)
  • Stayed abreast of the latest industry trends, maintaining cutting-edge expertise.
  • Reviewed contractor proposals for new builds to identify missing information, generate questions and align budgets.
  • Streamlined planning processes for smoother project execution.

Design architect/ BIM Technician

Sky Habitat LTD
Abuja, FCT
04.2022 - 08.2023
  • Supervised construction processes ensuring alignment with design blueprints.
  • Conducted site visits for ensuring adherence to architectural plans.
  • Developed custom interior layouts, enhancing end-user experience.
  • Created virtual models using 3D software providing realistic visualisation of completed structures.
  • Created, printed and modified drawings using AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Mentored less experienced architects and interns and trained new architectural team members.
  • Liaised with local authorities to verify project compliance with applicable building and planning regulations.
  • Developed BIM standards by coordinating with project teams.

Resident Architect

Artec Practice LTD
Abuja, FCT
12.2020 - 04.2022
  • Over-seeing and assisting as a resident architect under the supervision of an experienced architect towards at the completion of an Exam Center facility for the Federal judicial service commission of Nigeria. The project is a high caliber project that stands as a full fledged living building that entails all necessary MEP appliances of a living facility. I joined the team of the project at about 60% completion level. At this stage, the MEP's were still been installed.
  • My primary role was to ensure the shop drawings are respected and if there are any posing challenges on site, the responsibility of tackling the issues falls on me.
  • I held the role of the resident architect on site, till it's completion and handing over on 15th of September 2021 with a clause of remaining on site till March 2022 as part of defect liability agreement.

Design architect

The Brand Tailors
Barcelona , Catalunya
12.2018 - 12.2020
  • I have worked with several clothing brands such as, Underarmour (Design), Ace & Tate (Design), Desigual (MEP), and others. But my main work has been with Under Armor, where I have held the role as the brand´s team designer/ technical director from mid-2019 till July 2020.
  • I have worked and closed 17 projects with Underarmour as it is my primary brand in a team of 3. In which I played the role of a design/ technical architect. The markets we have worked with so far have been around Europe, Middle East and beyond.
  • • Ace and Tate was my second most engaging brand, in which i have closed 4 projects within a team of 2, with me being the architect, generating the drafting works and construction drawings. The projects are mainly in Europ,e with two projects in Spain, one in Barcelona and the other in Madrid, one in Brussels, Belgium, and the last in Cologne, Germany. Aside working with underarmour. i have worked with Salomon, Desigual, Swarovski and Gucci.

Design intern

Dezign Kraft Associates
Abuja, FCT
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • i worked first hand with the chief architect in executing a technical 3D working model for the company on BIM (Revit) which enabled the team to know where the design flaws were and what needed to be fixed on the model to be reflected on site accordingly
  • I also worked on a proposed sports center in Akwa ibom, a city in the south eastern region of Nigeria. I and a colleague of mine were individually assigned to come up with a conceptual proposal for a sports center

Design intern

Julius Berger PLC
Abuja, FCT
06.2016 - 09.2016

I happened to work at the department of design strategies, in which i helped to work with a team of architects to propose a residential duplex

housing design, i worked at this department for a month and later got transferred to various construction sites where i participated in many site visits and site supervision processes under my supervisor.

Education

Master of Science - Integrated Architectural Design

La Salle University, Ramon Llull
Barcelona
07.2018 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Architecture

Istanbul Kultur University
Istanbul
09.2014 - 09.2018

Certificate of Higher Education - Secondary

Nigerian Military School
Abuja, FCT
10.2006 - 08.2012

Skills

  • Building information modelling
  • Architectural rendering
  • Local building laws familiarity
  • Tender documentation preparation
  • Computer-Aided Architectural Design
  • SketchUp competence
  • Revit software expertise
  • Architecture contract administration
  • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
  • 3D Modelling
  • Lumion
  • Microsoft Office

Languages

English
Fluent
Hausa
Native
Spanish
Upper intermediate
Arabic
Upper intermediate

Affiliations

  • Gaming
  • Motoracing
  • Cooking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head Planning, Design & Monitoring

Modernshelter systems & services LTD
08.2023 - Current

Design architect/ BIM Technician

Sky Habitat LTD
04.2022 - 08.2023

Resident Architect

Artec Practice LTD
12.2020 - 04.2022

Design architect

The Brand Tailors
12.2018 - 12.2020

Master of Science - Integrated Architectural Design

La Salle University, Ramon Llull
07.2018 - 07.2020

Design intern

Dezign Kraft Associates
06.2017 - 09.2017

Design intern

Julius Berger PLC
06.2016 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Science - Architecture

Istanbul Kultur University
09.2014 - 09.2018

Certificate of Higher Education - Secondary

Nigerian Military School
10.2006 - 08.2012
Uthman Hannafi Bamalli