Hi, I am Emmanuel Tobi Mangai, a creative and detail-oriented architectural designer specializing in residential, commercial and institutional projects. I bring a strong background in design development and a passion for innovative solutions, balancing functionality with aesthetics and sustainability. I thrive in collaborative environments, excel at managing multiple projects, and enjoy turning complex briefs into clear, practical designs.

Emmanuel Tobi Mangai

Hi, I am Emmanuel Tobi Mangai, a creative and detail-oriented architectural designer specializing in residential, commercial and institutional projects. I bring a strong background in design development and a passion for innovative solutions, balancing functionality with aesthetics and sustainability. I thrive in collaborative environments, excel at managing multiple projects, and enjoy turning complex briefs into clear, practical designs.

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Hi, I am Emmanuel Tobi Mangai, a creative and detail-oriented architectural designer specializing in residential, commercial and institutional projects. I bring a strong background in design development and a passion for innovative solutions, balancing functionality with aesthetics and sustainability.

I thrive in collaborative environments, excel at managing multiple projects, and enjoy turning complex briefs into clear, practical designs.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Architect at Dillon consultants Nigeria
January 27, 2025 - Present
Residential designs Commercial designs Interior architecture Landscape architecture Site supervision Detail drawings
Architect at Dillon Consultant Nigeria Ltd
January 1, 2025 - Present
Proposed and designed a medium rise mixed-use development in Ikeja consisting of shopping mall, lettable spaces, office and residential spaces. Handled presentation, construction, detail drawings, and 3D visualizations. Drew presentations, construction drawings and 3D of a 12-unit residential design. Collaborated with structural engineers and land surveyors to design drainage networks for flood-prone areas including detailed road and drain schedules. Contributed to façade design for a high-rise mixed-use project including 3D renders. Managed site meetings and site management activities.
Architect at Space and Shelta
December 31, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Proposed and designed a church building tent at Lekki with office and administrative areas, improving space planning skills. Designed construction, detail, and presentation drawings. Produced 3D visuals using Lumion and 3DS Max for interior spaces. Worked on a 2-bedroom and bath project providing presentation, construction, and detail drawings. Collaborated with teams on documentation. Created drawings and 3D visualizations for the administrative building of a religious camp, including site layout, outdoor spaces and navigation.
National Youth Service Corps Placement - Architect at Boldform Consults, Ibadan
December 31, 2022 - September 3, 2025
Served as NYSC member contributing architectural expertise under national service.
Architect at Mikamiky Consults, Abuja
December 31, 2024 - September 3, 2025
Proposed design for a hall of residence at University of Abuja using Revit and Lumion. Created presentation, construction, detail drawings and 3D visualizations. Also created architectural drawings and working drawings for a mixed-use building including shopping hall, restaurant, and residential bungalow.
Intern Architect at Potep Pro Consults Ltd, Abuja
December 31, 2017 - September 3, 2025
Implemented CAD in clinic design. Contributed to residential estate design process. Handled documentation and record keeping.
Intern Architect at Concept-Struck Company Ltd, Lagos
December 31, 2018 - September 3, 2025
Implemented CAD in design processes. Produced rough and detailed sketches for building facades, site plans, residential designs, interior layout plans, and site layouts. Produced 3D visualizations and detailed building drawings.
SIWES Intern at Brickhouse Construction Company Ltd, Lagos
December 31, 2014 - September 3, 2025
Site supervision, monitoring, surveying, documentation, record keeping, site layout, and planning duties during internship.
Architect at DILLON CONSULTANT NIGERIA LTD
January 1, 2025 - Present
Proposed a design for a medium-rise mixed-use development at Ikeja; handled presentations, construction drawings, and 3D visualizations; produced presentation and construction drawings for a 12-unit residential design; collaborated with structural engineers and land surveyors to design a drainage network in a flood-prone area; assisted with facade design for a high-rise mixed-use project; contributed to 3D renders; participated in site meetings and project management activities.
Architect at SPACE AND SHELTA
January 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025
Designed a church building tent with office and administrative areas; prepared construction, detail and presentation drawings; created 3D visuals using Lumion and 3DS Max; worked on a 2-bedroom apartment and the administrative building for a religious campsite; developed site layout and navigation around the facility and produced 3D visualizations; collaborated with teams and documented the project.
National Youth Service Corps Placement - Intern Architect at BOLD FORM CONSULTS
January 1, 2022 - September 18, 2025
National Youth Service Corps placement; implemented CAD in clinic design; contributed to residential estate design; maintained documentation and records.
Architect at MIKAMIKY CONSULTS
January 1, 2024 - September 18, 2025
Proposed a design for a hall of residence for University of Abuja using REVIT and Lumion; produced presentations, construction drawings and detail drawings; created 3D visualizations and renders; drafted architectural drawings for a mixed-use building including shopping hall, restaurant and residential bungalow; collaborated with other teams; produced working drawings.
Intern Architect at POTEPRO CONSULTS, Ltd.
January 1, 2017 - September 18, 2025
CAD internship; implemented CAD in design processes; contributed to residential estate design; maintained documentation and records.
Site Intern at BRICKHOUSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Ltd.
January 1, 2014 - September 18, 2025
SIWES internship; site supervision/monitoring; surveying; documentation and record keeping; site layout and planning.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Bells University of Technology
February 22, 2016 - November 2, 2020
Master of Science at Bells University of Technology
October 19, 2022 - November 3, 2024
Master of Science Degree in Architecture at Bells University of Technology
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture at Bells University of Technology
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020
National Diploma 1 at Yaba College of Technology
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014
WASSCE at Kings College Lagos
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Master of Science Degree in Architecture (M.Sc. Arch) at Bells University of Technology
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture (B.Sc. Arch) at Bells University of Technology
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
National Diploma 1 at Yaba College of Technology
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
WASSCE at Kings College, Lagos
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

E.D.G.E; Design for Greater Efficiency: Climate responsive and resource-efficient building design
January 1, 2023 - September 3, 2025
New Horizon Revit Building Performance Analysis
March 1, 2018 - September 3, 2025
Honorary Diploma, Mundus Maris
June 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Award for outstanding student in Geography
July 1, 2011 - September 3, 2025
E.D.G.E; Design for Greater Efficiency: Climate responsive and resource-efficient building design
January 1, 2023 - September 18, 2025
New Horizon Revit Building Performance Analysis, Bells University
March 1, 2018 - September 18, 2025
Honorary Diploma Mundus Maris
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Honorary Diploma Mundus Maris
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Award for outstanding student in Geography
July 1, 2011 - July 1, 2011

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Other, Non-Profit Organization, Education
    uniE621 Medium rise residential development
    This project has ground level parking, 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom apartments. It also features a 5 bedroom with cinema maisonette duplex overlooking the ocean. photo designer
    uniE621 Mixed-use development
    This mall is a 6 floor mixed use development. It has lettable spaces, residential apartments, shopping market, office spaces, a gym and a roof top lounge. designer photo
    uniE621 6 units of 2 bedroom apartments
    This design is a 6 unit of 2 bedroom apartments. photo designer
    uniE621 Residential design
    This project is a 2 bedroom design. Location: Nigeria It has a study, family lounge, green area and a fish pond. Client requested a farmland so a lot of landscaping was done in the adjoining land and flower and plant schedule was created by me. designer
    paper Residential design
    Residential and commercial designs Mixed use developments Interior and exterior visualisation