Architecture Portfolio Selected Works Yemisi Saidi
Dip. Arch (RIBA P.II) Glasgow School of Art
BSc. Architectural Science University College Dublin
Y emisi s aidi
Part 2 Architectural Assistant
Glasgow
E: yemisi.saidi@gmail.com
T: 07564372396
Linkedin: Yemisi Saidi
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yemisi-saidi/
Profile
I am a creative and driven RIBA Part 2 architectural graduate from GSA. As a Part 1 architectural assistant, I worked in a team, on various accommodation projects, where my role included producing drawings at different stages, model making and portfolio preparation as required. I learned and developed technical skills towards producing construction/ tender drawings. On completion of my Part 1 placement I was offered an additional year contract. My passion for creativity led me to develop my skills with Adobe creative suite and practice graphic design as a freelancer. This complemented and boosted my problem solving and presentation skills through design. I am committed to furthering my career to become a qualified architect and expand my architectural skills.
Part 1 Work Experience
Architectural Assistant | DTA Architects (Dublin, Ireland)
Aug 2018 - July 2020
• Worked on CAD drawings for design stage 2 planning, stage 3 tender and stage 4 construction.
• Gained practical knowledge on tender drawing detail in comparison to educational projects.
• Assisted on projects at various stages including sketch design, feasibility, statutory approvals, detailing and on site/ construction stage.
• Produced section and elevation drawings for a large scale housing competition.
• Engaged in small and large projects under supervision that ranged from a budget of €12m to €40m.
• Prepared planning application drawings for various hotel development projects.
• Responsible for pavement layout design for student accommodation site.
• Assisted the practice manager with administrative tasks and office organisation as required, including training new interns.
Links:
Instagram: @yemisi.studios
https://www.instagram.com/yemisi.studios/
Portfolio: https://issuu.com/yemisi.saidi/docs/yemisi_saidi_portfolio
Education
Diploma in Architecture (RIBA P.II)
Glasgow School of Art | Mackintosh School of Architecture
Sep 2020 - May 2023
Graduation July 2023
Further Work Experience
Customer engagement advisor | Scottish Water
July 2022 - Dec 2023 PT/ Jan 2024 - present FT
Bachelor of Architectural Science, BSc. Arch University College Dublin (Ire)| School of Architecture
Sep 2015 - June 2018
Upper Second, GPA 3.03
Skills: Technical Professional
• Assisted customers, colleagues and business partners with queries and complaints over the phone and provided appropriate solutions or alternatives
• Worked in a team to ensure tasks are completed within set times and target KPIs
• Adapted to changes in work process, build and maintain an understanding of systems used
• Progressed to higher role within team
Onboarding Executive | Indeed Flex
Oct 2021 - January 2022
• Conducted one-on-one interviews to assess experience and verify workers
• Documented and carried out certification checks to ensure legal and compliance requirements
• Adapted to changes in on-boarding process design
Additional information:
Freelance Graphic Designer | YS Studios
• Prepared invoices, project agreement and design presentations for clients
• Designed tasteful and professional logos for businesses, and created social media assets
• Liaised with print companies to print and deliver designs for client orders
• Designed digital and print materials such as business cards, banners and programs
• Made and sold customised items in person and via e-commerce platform
References available upon request
Student Accommodation, North Circular Road, Dublin
Construction value: € 40m.
New purpose built and managed student accommodation of 402 no. en-suite bedrooms.
My role included:
• Inputs on general arrangement plans, sections and elevations, including updates to internal wall build ups/ construction
• Preparing an external stone cladding schedule
• Preparing internal elevations of 40 no, living/kitchen/dining spaces and 10 types of single/ two person studios
• Preparing paving layout across entire site
• Inputs on planning compliance submission
Hotel, Gloucester Street, Dublin
Construction value: €12.0m.
This is a purpose built hotel of 10 floors and 108 no. Guest bedrooms located on a inner city corner site. My role included:
• Preparing a 1:200 scale card model to test height and massing at pre-planning stage.
• Preparing A3 documents for pre-planning meeting
• Preparing demolition plans, context drawings and contiguous elevations for planning purposes.
equitY in Brussels: creating socioeconomic oPPortunities
Stage 5 Glasgow School of Art
Situation: Contrast in Brussels of ‘thinkers and makers’ - Financially neglected areas are well populated, have a strong sense of community and yet are lacking in the facilities that differentiates them to the seemingly wealthier population.
Task: Research on the educational statistics in the Molenbeek territory as a key starting point in balancing Brussels.
Action: Develop a non-standard educational institute to help individuals find purpose, have aspiration, and be motivated to purse an area of interest granted they have the means, resources and facilities to do so. This enhances the economic growth, health outcomes and social cohesion.
Result: The architectural agenda that captures this thesis explores the depth of an undefined block by creating routes through into an educational institute, a theme which parallels the individual journey to self directed growth/ learning. The idea of exploring beyond what is seen at street level birthed the idea of drawing a viewer into this deep block, curating different routes/ views, and finding a place that cannot be totally seen from the street view. The exploration of the block would guide the individual to the various programs provided that would enable them to learn, socialise, grow, teach and work towards improving an improve quality of life, which in turn would reflect on the community.
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Thesis
Regeneration: Body, Mind, Soul. A New Health Centre for the Barras. My thesis idea is rooted in the development of Glasgow over many years, particularly from the 1900s, in the area of physical and mental health, and the future regeneration plans for Glasgow. Today, as Glasgow city is underpopulated, the city aims to bring its numbers back and improve the conditions of its buildings.
This new civic building aims to restore the life and health conditions of the people in Barras and Calton area. The site will provide a playground, outdoor gym and cycle and walking paths.
The programme of the building will include facilities to strengthen the mind such as, yoga, meditation, counselling and life coaching. The conference hall will be used for lectures and retreats. Enjoyable amenities are provided also through a lounge with live music, a bar and a rooftop self-sustainable green café to provide community engagement within the building, and a gallery full of art and information specifically for the Barras.
A civic building that will provide a Centre and home for a range of services that in turn create supports for the young and marginalized in the community.
The concept for this project focuses on the movement within the building, the main route that defines the organisation of spaces, as it wraps around the main hall that is located at the center of the building. The hall, which acts as a center point, forms part of the circulation space as it allows movement through by means of openings in the walls.
This building is designed to feel open with maximum daylighting. The clear circulation is easy to navigate and move through. Aside from rooms that require privacy, each space feels connected to the central room and to the adjacent spaces.
