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Olajumoke Olufunmilola Adenowo (born 16 October, 1968) is a Nigerian architect. She started her own architecture and interior design firm, AD Consulting, in 1994.




Early life and education


Adenowo was born in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Her parents were both professors: one taught history and the other criminology. She lived in the Obafemi Awolowo University campus, between 1962 and 1972.
Living on the campus and trips to Paris and the Palais de Versailles as a young child impressed Adenowo, influencing her decision to study architecture. At 14, she enrolled in Obafemi Awolowo University. She graduated at 19, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Architecture with Honours. She won the prize for Best Student Design as an undergraduate. She continued graduate studies there, earning a Masters Degree in Architecture with distinction in 1991.
Adenowo studied at the Lagos Business School's Chief Executive Programme (2002), the IESE Business School at the University of Navarra in Barcelona, Spain (2005). She also graduated from the Yale School of Management (2016) and the Harvard Kennedy School (2019).
Adenowo’s design philosophy, "NeoHeritage Architecture", leverages on her experiential understanding of heritage design to define contemporary African Architecture of global relevance.




Architecture


After graduating from university, Adenowo was hired as an Assistant Architect at Towry Coker Associates. She then practiced as an architect in Lagos at Femi Majekodunmi Associates. She worked on the Federal Ministry of Finance project in Abuja at the age of 23.
In 1994, at 25, Adenowo founded her boutique architecture and interior design firm, AD Consulting. Since its inception, AD Consulting has been involved in designing and constructing more than 114 projects. These include Institutional buildings, Office Building Complexes, Mixed Use developments, auditoria, private residences, healthcare facilities, industrial campuses and Master plans. AD's clients span national and multi-national clients, including Coca-Cola, L’Oreal, Access Bank plc and Guaranty Trust Bank.




Professional affiliations


Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Architects.
Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Member of the African Leadership Network.
Vital Voices Lead Fellow.
Member of the Global Philanthropy Forum.
Member of African Philanthropy Forum.




Media


CNN described her as "Africa's Starchitect" and The Guardian (Nigeria) has described her as "the face of Architecture in Nigeria". In 2018, she was recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) as one of the inspirational women in architecture today.




Academia and features in academic publications


In 2019, Olajumoke Adenowo was appointed as a visiting professor at the Technische Universitat Munchen (TUM) in Germany. She was honoured as a Laureate and Guest Scientist at the Chair of Theory, History of Architecture and Art & Design arms of the university's Department of Architecture. This programme was established in collaboration with the Bavarian Ministry of Education.
Her Monograph “Neo Heritage; Defining Contemporary African Architecture “ is the first work by a black Architect to be published by Rizzoli, the leading Art, Architecture and Design Publisher.




Other business endeavors


In parallel to founding AD Consulting, Adenowo also founded and ran Advantage Energy, an oil and gas services firm.




Public speaking


Recognized as a thought leader on Architecture, the Arts, leadership, Youth and Women’s Empowerment, she regularly speaks at international summits and conferences.[12] She has spoken at the McKenzie Executive leadership platform, Harvard Business School (African Business Club). SOLVE at MIT,[17], Haust Der Kunst (Munich), the Institute of Directors, the Global Women’s Forum, Cambridge University African Society and many other platforms.
Since 2011 she has hosted a syndicated radio show and podcast on leadership; "Voice of Change". She has been featured by international media outlets such as CNN and Fortune.




Service on boards; corporate bodies and social initiatives


Cartier Women's Initiative Awards - Jury Member - 2018.[20]
Vocational Training and Professional Development Academy (VPDA), Director - 2018
British School of Lome, Member Board of Governors - 2012
Fountain Holdings Limited, Director – 2011
Purple Girl Foundation, Trustee -2018
Rebuild Lagos Trust Fund, Member Technical Committee - 2021




Philanthropy


Adenowo founded the Awesome Treasures Foundation (ATF) In 1999, a faith-based Non-Governmental Organization, recognized by the United Nations and the United States Congress.[16] Awesome Treasures Foundation operates on six continents through its volunteers and partners with a mission to raise transformational leaders for peace and advancement. The foundation has a mission to raise 1,000 leaders by 2030, working especially women and young people.




Recognition and awards


United States Congress in 2023 for her impact on Leadership and Philanthropy.
Forbes Woman Africa Entrepreneur of the Year 2020
Forbes Africa 50 Most Powerful Women in Africa 2020
Forbes Africa 50 Over 50 Most Powerful Women in Africa 2023
New African Woman in Business Award 2016
Africa's Most Inspiring Business Woman by the La Batisseurs Des Economie De L’Afrique 2017.[19]
Featured in the Hall of Fame of people of Black ancestry at the University of West England, Bristol.[21]
Featured on the Wall of Fame, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile -Ife 2021
Included in the "Who Will Be Who in The 21st Century" by the International Biographical Centre in Cambridge, UK 1991
The International Alliance for Women World of Difference 100 Award
The Ekiti State Merit Awards, 2014
Ambassador of Excellence for outstanding achievements in architecture and women's development Obafemi Awolowo University 2018




Authored publications


Neo Heritage Defining Contemporary African Architecture published by Rizzoli . ISBN 9788891836168
Beyond My Dreams; September 2019. ISBN 9789785696936
Acts of the Holy Spirit Vol I ISBN 9789785884302
Acts of the Holy Spirit Vol II ISBN 9789789948918
Ruth ; Strategic Wisdom to Overcome the Impossible ISBN 9789785739022
Rahab: Wisdom for a Quantum Change (Kingdom Dynamics for the Market Place) ISBN 9789785739008
Tamar: Destiny Attained Against all Odds (Kingdom Dynamics for the Marketplace) ISBN 9789785739015
Appointment with Destiny [Volume 1]: The Path to the Throne
Lifespring: The Mother's Prayer manual (Revised and Updated Edition). AuthorHouse; ISBN 978-1-4685-8288-8
The Mysterious Seed: Powerful Secrets of Financial Increase. AuthorHouse; ISBN 978-1-4685-8285-7
Designed for Marriage. ISBN 978-978-932-589-4
Adenowo, O., et al. (2024). Curating Transcultural Spaces: Perspectives on Colonial Conflicts in Museum Culture. Edited by Hegenbart, S. New York: Bloomsbury.
Designed for Marriage. ISBN 978-978-932-589-4
Mrs. A by Temitope Adeyemi-Kayode, PH.D - https://selar.co/2e524g




Personal life


She is married to Olukorede Adenowo. They have two sons.




See also


List of Nigerian architects




References






Further reading


"CNN celebrates Nigerian female architect: Olajumoke Adenowo". Nigerian Tribune. December 13, 2014.
Africa's Female Philanthropists Are Emerging From the Sidelines
Architectural Record - Newsmaker: Olajumoke Adenowo
"Adenowo: Branding Nigeria Through Architecture", Sunday Magazine, The Guardian (Nigeria), 15 December 2013. Accessed 13 January 2013.
"I love creating things, not just buildings", The Nation, 18 March 2012. Accessed 24 December 2012.
AD Consulting: Principal Partner. Accessed 24 December 2012.
About Me Adenowo's personal website.
"Olajumoke Adenowo On The Cover Of TW Magazine’s June Edition", Today's Woman website, 12 June 2013. Accessed 13 January 2013.
Kemi Adejumobi (February 13, 2015). "Olajumoke Adenowo, Nigeria’s star architect -CNN". Businessday. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
I Compete Against Myself—Olajumoke Adenowo Sun News Online. 21 December 2013.
"Designed For Marriage", Olajumoke Adenowo Tackles Serious Marriage Issues, Check Out Photos From Book Launch Onobello.com, 12 July 2013.
"I compete against myself - Olajumoke Adenowo". NewsFetchers. Retrieved May 2014.
Those who Inspire Nigeria.
“Who will be who in the 21st century” (young achievers section) by the International Biographical Centre Cambridge, England
Women in Architecture "It is not a man's world" Olajumoke Adenowo covers May 2016 International Edition of New African Woman Magazine




External links


"Awesome Treasures Foundation: Meet the Founder".
"VOC".
"AD Consulting".

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