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Carlien Atsu

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Hello, I’m Carlien Atsu, an architectural designer based in Chicago with 3+ years of experience across commercial, hospitality, and residential design.

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Hello, I’m Carlien Atsu, an architectural designer based in Chicago with 3+ years of experience across commercial, hospitality, and residential design. I translate brand concepts into compelling spatial experiences and deliver high-quality 3D visualizations that help clients to visualize the vision. I’m proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and the Adobe Creative Suite, and I’m pursuing an MS in Architecture at IIT to bring design rigor to forward-thinking firms.

I’m excited to contribute creative energy, collaborative problem-solving, and a client-focused approach to every project, helping teams deliver thoughtful, brand-aligned spaces.

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined June 2026

Industry experience

  • Professional Services
  • Real Estate & Construction
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education

Work experience· 4 roles

Architectural Designer · Reve MaisonJan 2023 – Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Designed commercial and hospitality projects in Accra, including an office space, a sports bar in East Legon, and a 4-bedroom townhouse with an integrated art gallery in Cantonments (The Gallery). Produced coordinated plans, elevations, and construction documentation using Revit aligned with the client brand vision. Created high-quality Photoshop renderings and 3D visualizations in Twinmotion and D5 for beach and lakefront residences in Ada and Akosombo, clearly communicating design intent and accelerating concept approvals. Developed interior and exterior spatial models for a 2-bedroom apartment renovation and multiple residential projects, delivering presentation documents that guided client decisions. Collaborated with clients throughout the design process and contributed to on-site construction activities, documenting progress and assisting in finish selections.

Architectural Designer · Anaafi & AssociatesDec 2021 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

Assisted in developing architectural and interior concepts for office projects, including Casa Palmera beach house in Kokrobite, a seven-bedroom residence in Aburi, and The Zach apartment project in Cantonments, producing detailed plans and 3D visualizations to support client approvals. Conducted site visits and field surveys, selected finishing materials to ensure drawing accuracy, and updated design drawings based on site findings to maintain documentation accuracy throughout construction.

Architectural Intern · Imperial HomesJul 2019 – Sep 2019 · 3 mos

Contributed to the Zollikon townhouse and apartment project under senior supervision, and served as an on-site intern ensuring smooth project execution and coordination. Submitted daily progress reports on on-site activities via Excel and PowerPoint, enabling timely decision-making across the project team.

Architectural Intern · ArchxenusFeb 2018 – Jul 2019 · 1 yr 6 mos

Education

Master of Science, Architecture · Illinois Institute of Technology2030 – 2027
Bachelor of Science, Architecture · Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology2030 – 2021
Master of Science in Architecture · Illinois Institute of Technology2030 – 2027
Bachelor of Science in Architecture · Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology2030 – 2021

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