As an architecture graduate with hands-on experience across residential, institutional and urban design, I enjoy turning client goals into tangible, sustainable spaces. Driven by challenges, I value building strong, trust-based relationships, delivering high-quality work on time, and collaborating closely with clients, consultants, and builders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Seynabou SY

As an architecture graduate with hands-on experience across residential, institutional and urban design, I enjoy turning client goals into tangible, sustainable spaces. Driven by challenges, I value building strong, trust-based relationships, delivering high-quality work on time, and collaborating closely with clients, consultants, and builders to ensure successful project outcomes.

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As an architecture graduate with hands-on experience across residential, institutional and urban design, I enjoy turning client goals into tangible, sustainable spaces.
Driven by challenges, I value building strong, trust-based relationships, delivering high-quality work on time, and collaborating closely with clients, consultants, and builders to ensure successful project outcomes.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

French
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Designer / Architectural Drafter at UrbanEco Construction (Eco Construction)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Architectural design for tiny houses, single-family, and multi-generational homes; development of architectural drawings for high-end residential projects; preparation of technical detail drawings; updating drawing sets using Revit; site visits to eco-friendly buildings; surveys and development of a maintenance manual for houses and stables in Frelighsburg; liaison with construction professionals for service proposals; research and development for a high-end housing project in Frelighsburg.
Dessinatrice/Conceptrice en bâtiment at UrbanEco Construction
January 1, 2024 - Present
Conception de maisons modélées, réalisation de dessins de plans architecturaux pour un projet résidentiel haut de gamme, mise à jour et génération de jeux de plans avec Revit.
Architecture Graduate at Espace Vital (Architecture Firm)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Final Design Development Phase – CHSLD Lac-Mégantic; produced door, window and glazed partition schedules; door detail drawings; classified construction elements; tagged project components; produced enlarged details of partitions and shaft walls; updated ceiling and flooring plans; updated the site plan based on site information, including parking spaces, bicycle racks and curbs; updated fire-resistance plans and sound transmission index plans; positioned supply-air columns and updated them according to engineers’ recommendations. Project: Office Building – Phase 2 (Exonetik) – produced construction drawings, sections, elevations; created ceiling and flooring plans; developed preliminary 3D models; prepared door and window schedules.
Diplômée en architecture at Espace Vital (cabinet d’architecture)
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Produire le tableau des portes, fenêtres et cloisons vitrées, classer les différents éléments du projet.
Architecture Consultant at Self-employed, Dakar, Senegal
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Residential Construction and Renovation Projects; produced plans, sections, elevations and 3D models; developed electrical and plumbing plans; prepared cost estimates; prepared administrative files including building permit applications and area calculations; conducted site supervision; projects included a boundary wall for a 1,200 m² lot and two 300 m² lots; supervised installation of septic system, paving stones, exterior finishes and flower planters.
Consultante en architecture at À mon compte
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Réalisation de projets de construction et de rénovation de bâtiments résidentiels, élaboration des plans d'électricité et de plomberie.
Junior Architect at ARTECH (Architecture Firm), Dakar, Senegal
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Residential and institutional construction projects including a seven-storey apartment building with penthouse and rooftop swimming pool, a hospital annex and an educational facility expansion project; developed architectural plans, sections, elevations and project renderings in 2D and 3D; produced electrical plans; designed classrooms, laundry facilities, restaurant areas, sports facilities and a morgue; prepared construction documentation and supervised project execution.
Architecte Junior at ARTECH
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Conception de bâtiments résidentiels et institutionnels, réalisation des coupes de façade et images des projets.
Intern / Architectural Intern at S NODAL (Architecture Firm), Dakar, Senegal
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Designed residential buildings (1 to 7 floors); site visits; advanced Revit skills for architecture.
Architect at Groupe ATEPA, Dakar, Senegal
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Designed a villa with swimming pool; produced 3D façade sections; conducted site visits.
Site Supervisor at Consortium of Companies, Dakar, Senegal
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Site supervision and participation in project progress meetings.
Architect at DMJ ARCHITECTS (Architecture Firm), Nairobi, Kenya
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Exterior layout design for a residential compound; proposed paving systems; produced as-built drawings; designed accessible restroom layouts.
Architect at ARCHITECHNICS (Architecture Firm), Dakar, Senegal
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Architectural design of villas; produced 2D drawings and 3D models.

Education

Certification en Design d’intérieur at Institut de design d’intérieur.ca
January 1, 2024 - March 6, 2026
Diplôme de deuxième cycle universitaire en architecture at Université polytechnique privé Ibn Khloudoun
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Formation de premier cycle universitaire en architecture at Université Tunis Carthage
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Formation de technicien supérieur en architecture at Collège Universitaire d'Architecture de Dakar
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Diplôme de technicien supérieur en architecture at Collège Universitaire d'Architecture de Dakar
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Formation de premier cycle universitaire en architecture at Université Tunis Carthage
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Diplôme de deuxième cycle universitaire en architecture at Université polytechnique privée Ibn Khaldoun
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Certification en design d’intérieur at Institut de design d’intérieur.ca
January 1, 2024 - May 6, 2026
BIM Coordinator at Cegep Limoilou, Quebec, Canada
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Interior Design Certification at Institut de design d’intérieur.ca, Canada
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture at Ibn Khaldoun Private Polytechnic University, Tunis, Tunisia
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Undergraduate Degree in Architecture at Tunis Carthage University, Tunis, Tunisia
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Architectural Technician at Dakar School of Architecture, Senegal
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Interior Design Certification
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services