Hello! I am a multidisciplinary architect and designer with a track record of delivering high-end, tech-forward spaces across residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Based in New York, I combine advanced 3D visualization, BIM workflows, and collaborative leadership to turn bold concepts into ready-to-build solutions. I am passionate about crafting environments that blend form and function, and I enjoy guiding cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle—from concept through completion—while maintaining budget, schedule, and client satisfaction.

Chisom Okwulehie

Hello! I am a multidisciplinary architect and designer with a track record of delivering high-end, tech-forward spaces across residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Based in New York, I combine advanced 3D visualization, BIM workflows, and collaborative leadership to turn bold concepts into ready-to-build solutions. I am passionate about crafting environments that blend form and function, and I enjoy guiding cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle—from concept through completion—while maintaining budget, schedule, and client satisfaction.

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Hello! I am a multidisciplinary architect and designer with a track record of delivering high-end, tech-forward spaces across residential, commercial, and institutional projects. Based in New York, I combine advanced 3D visualization, BIM workflows, and collaborative leadership to turn bold concepts into ready-to-build solutions.

I am passionate about crafting environments that blend form and function, and I enjoy guiding cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle—from concept through completion—while maintaining budget, schedule, and client satisfaction.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Co-Owner at JUNTERO
January 1, 2021 - Present
Specialize in architecture, interior design, photo editing, and graphic design.
Senior Architect at Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
December 1, 2022 - Present
Coordinate design and administration tasks among architects, engineering disciplines, and consultants; motivate cross-functional teams to deliver in fast-paced environments; proactively address design issues; assess risks and develop mitigation strategies and code analyses.
Staff Services Architect at Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
May 1, 2019 - November 30, 2022
Self-starter who demonstrates leadership, strong work ethic, and motivation; manage design tasks to ensure on-time contract deliveries while complying with performance, quality, health, safety, regulatory standards, and LEED certification.
Architect at Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2019
Lead designer for multiple high-visibility projects; participated in feasibility, planning, conceptual, design, and construction stages of multi-million-dollar projects; respond promptly to RFIs and official correspondence; develop and manage submittal logs; deliver cost estimates, BIM models, room data sheets, and presentation materials.
Intermediate Architect at Perkins Eastman
May 1, 2014 - September 1, 2017
Drove strategies for development feasibility, programming analyses, and directed teams to maintain profitability and efficiency; assisted in project management for domestic and international projects across civic, cultural, educational institutions, hotels, office, resorts, retail, and urban design; prepared room data sheets, BIM models, renderings, and presentation materials; collaborated with engineers, contractors, and vendors.
Architect Intern at Gensler
September 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Engaged in analytical research, code analysis, planning, schematic, design and construction analyses and documentation; prepared programming analyses, 3D modeling, renderings, and coordination with project team, client vendors, engineers, and consultants.
Architect Intern at City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport: Bureau of Design and Construction
May 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012
Delivered conceptual design, schematic and design development; created shop drawings, punch-lists, and on-site observation reports; prepared construction documents and participated in construction administration and site identification; 3D modeling, renderings, and sustainable work practices; maintained communication with stakeholders and coordination with consultants, contractors, and vendors.
Staff Architect at Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
May 1, 2019 - December 1, 2022
Provided architectural services for a diverse portfolio including civic, cultural, educational, hospitality, corporate, resort, retail, and urban design projects. Led the production of project submittals, supported cost-efficient design strategies, and coordinated with engineers, contractors, and vendors. Produced RFPs, BIM models, 3D photorealistic renderings, and presentation materials for stakeholders.
Architect at Perkins Eastman
September 1, 2017 - May 1, 2019
Led high-visibility, multi-million-dollar projects through feasibility, planning, concept, design, and construction stages. Demonstrated initiative and independent judgment in each phase, collaborating with engineers, contractors, and clients to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Education

Master of Science at Columbia University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Architecture at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Science in Public Policy, Management, and Planning at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design at Columbia University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Architecture at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Science in Public Policy, Management, and Planning at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

LEED Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment