Work History
August 2023 - Present
Part 2 Architectural Assistant
Nest Design & Build
Nest Design & Build is a Bristol based design and build company with a dedicated in-house architecture, construction team and kitchen showroom working together from the start of project to ensure a consistent approach which drives certainty on projects.
May 2022 - May 2023
Architectural Technician
Ernest Park Limited
Ernest Park is a London based Construction company delivering complex and challenging projects for clients across the UK and Ireland.
Jan 2018 - Aug 2021
ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT
Blank Line Architects
Blank Line Architects is an architecture design studio that creates appealing and realistic 3D CGI rendered images, VR tours and animations for architects, agencies, interior designers, and real estate developers.
NOV 2017 - MAY 2021
Creative Director
TechSavvy
TechSavvy is a Creative and Digital Agency that creates result driven solutions for businesses through Web Development, Digital Marketing, Video Animation, UI/UX and Brand Identity Design.
April 2016 – Sept 2016
ARCHITECTURAL Intern
Sheltarchs Nigeria Limited
Sheltarchs Nigeria Limited is a Design and Build Architecture and Construction firm in Lagos, Nigeria.
Education
Sept 2021 - Sept 2023
M.Arch Architecture and Urbanism
University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom
This programme focuses on architectural typologies and the built environment in the region, with an international and global view. The MArch Architecture and Urbanism pays particular attention to contemporary urban and architectural questions, including fringe conditions, peripheries, rapid and sustainable urban growth, gentrification, new towns and garden cities, future, smart and digital cities, suburbia, edge urban conditions, in connection with local communities and inclusive societies.
Nov 2012 - Nov 2017
Architecture (Bachelor of Technology – BTECH)
Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
Relevant Coursework: Architecture Design Studio, Construction Economics, Construction Detailing, Advanced Digital Design, Architectural Structures, Architectural Landscaping, Computer Aided Design
CERTIFICATIONS
OCTOBER 2020
Savvy Fellow
Savvy Fellowship
Savvy is a program for brilliant young professionals seeking to be part of the new generation of impact entrepreneurs. Savvy Fellowship is 12 weeks of e-learning and assessment.
August 2020
Strategic Thinking
LinkedIn Learning
Strategic thinking is the ability to think on a big and small scale, long and short term, and into the past and the present. While strategic thinking is a valuable skill for everyone in an organization, it becomes increasingly essential as you ascend the ladder.
September 2018
Start a Business, Grow your Business, Finance your Business
VC4Africa Startup Academy
VC4A Startup Academy is the leading online resource for startup founders. With access to the the latest industry insights, start-up tools and methodologies needed to take any business to the next level. An opportunity to learn from 80+ experts active in the African startup ecosystem. // Relevant Coursework: Start a Business, Grow your Business, Finance your Business
April 2014 – May 2014
Design Thinking
iVERSITY (Macromedia University Design Thinking MOOC)
Relevant Coursework: Historical and theoretical aspects of design, Design Models and Design Systems, Creativity methods and visualization tools in the context of Strategic Design.
AREAS OF INTEREST
ARCHITECTURE
PRODUCT DESIGN
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ADVENTURE
Testimonials
Ibrahim Bilau
CO-FOUNDER, REALTOURHUB
Ridiculously efficient’ is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Damilare. It’s rare that you come across standout talents like him. I have had the pleasure of working with him for years now, collaborating on several projects including multiple architectural designs of CoWorking spaces, as well as the design and implementation of my company website. I was always in awe of Damilare’s ability to command a room and get people on board with ideas—even people who were initially on completely different pages. Also, his ability to juggle multiple projects was unlike any I’ve seen before, and made a dramatic difference in the pace of quality and delivery on our projects. And no matter the personality, Damilare made sure everyone he works for/with leave with a smile.
Caleb Baale
Product Marketing Manager, SALUS TRUST HMO
Damilare and I have worked together on several projects and Damilare is one of the best people to have as a partner. I highly recommend him to help your business build an innovative and result-driven solution. His ability to work with a deadline and come with out of the box design and novel concept help some of my clients meet their business objectives. I will always come back for more. Techsavvy knows how to bring the best out of an idea. Let’s do more.
Anusie Chukwunyere Daniel
Technical/Sales Executive, ACE FISH FEED
Damilare has great wits and good worth ethics, he possess excellent entrepreneurial and leadership skills and is passionate about what he does. He is a focused and inspiring person to work with. Damilare has led his team of Designers, Developers and Digital Marketers at Techsavvy HQ and Blank Line Architects to achieve exponential growth in tandem with professional best practices whilst integrating his positively emulative humane traits, and i have been witness to Damilare`s ability to keep a friendly demeanor, a forward-thinking view, while still managing to develop Brilliant performance-scale strategies. For this, i strongly recommend Damilare. I am sure he will prove to be an indispensable asset to anyone who engages him.
Jeremiah Oluwarinu
Business Development Manager, Extramile Africa
Mr Damiliare Akwewanu is an industrious, smart and innovative Architect who is responsible for one of the most brilliant architectural designs surpassing Clients expectation. As a brilliant digitally inclined techie, he has contributed massively to helping startups and businesses over Africa leverage on the power of technology, he is responsible for powering innovative solutions and initiatives that is responsible for empowering young Nigerians and Africans on practical training's and content that has contributed massively to overall development and sustainability. Mr Damilare is an exceptional human being, trustworthy, capable, innovative and I can strongly vouch for his competence and ability to deliver because he has been tested and can be trusted.
Dahunsi Temitope
Director Of Operations at TheGbedu Digital
" Damilare has been a great friend since we met, our friendship grew into partners as we worked together on different projects. He's very meticulous and purpose driven. The sky is your starting point my friend! "