Who we areA multidimensional architectural practice based in Lagos & Abuja, Nigeria
We recognize that all projects, no matter how small or large, need to be planned.
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See MoreATO Architects started out in 1987 on the back of a winning entry in a design competition for the squash court complex of one of the oldest clubs in Nigeria, Ikoyi Club 1938. The firm went on to prove herself by winning a string of other competitive bids for work, the most recent of which is the 17-storey, 3-tower headquarter building for the Federal Inland Revenue Service at Abuja.
In 1996, it became incorporated as A.T.Onajide Architects Limited and subsequently ATO Architects Limited.
Our vision at ATO Architects is global. We have always been at the cutting edge of project and service delivery, especially using every tool that information and technological advancements avail us. We continue to strive to provide the very best architectural and management services promptly, accurately and professionally, and deliver these services better every time.
With a solid operational base in Nigeria, ATO Architects is also registered to practice in the United Kingdom and in South Africa. We have been invited to submit proposals for a number of key developments in Cameroun, Ghana and Liberia and besides Nigeria, have completed projects in South Africa and in the Republic of Benin.
The range of project types that we have designed and managed to completion is very broad and includes work in Oil and Gas, Aviation, Education, Ecclesiastical, Banking and Finance, Corporate development, Hospitality, Healthcare, Recreation, Residential and Housing, Commercial and Retail.
In our bid to provide the very best architectural services to our clients, ATO Architects Limited has formed bilateral professional partnerships across borders with architectural firms in the United States, Egypt and France to compete for work on an international level. In 2010, partnering with a firm of architects from Louisiana, USA, we created the winning entry on a major design competition for an international oil and gas conglomerate.
We are confident of our ability to offer our services to individuals and corporations in other countries either in our own capacity or as part of a multidisciplinary group and are also proud of our proven ability to represent international firms locally on selected projects.
At the core of everything we do is the visualization of possibilities along with Our Clients and helping them turn possibility into reality. We recognize at all times our corporate responsibility to always help to protect the environment and do not take this lightly.
In 1994, we sought to improve our design services by implementing a Total Quality Management System. In 2018, we received our ISO 9001:2015 certification from Bureau Veritas. We are now working towards implementing ISO 19650:2018 standards for BIM.
We’ve been providing sustainable solutions for residential as well as commercial buildings since the early 1990s. Most of our work has been carried out in the tropics, and we employ the basic principles of building design and orientation to maximize ventilation through buildings and minimize solar radiation. This ensures that our buildings are comfortable and are not energy-hungry. Most of our building materials can be locally sourced. We have a LEED Accredited Professional on our staff and are currently doing projects where LEED and Sustainable considerations are a requirement of the Clients.
Architecture is at the core of our business. We have had the unique privilege of designing a wide range of building and facility types. We consider our style to be eclectic and highly responsive to the requirements of the client.
Our designs are well-tailored to create the best possible design solutions. From small single-family residences to multi-hectare multiple-use complexes, estates and facilities, we are careful to pay attention to the unique requirements of each client, for each project, at each location, each time.
With a solid operational base in Nigeria, ATO Architects is also registered to practice in the United Kingdom and in South Africa. We have been invited to submit proposals for a number of key developments in Cameroun, Ghana and Liberia and besides Nigeria, have completed projects in South Africa and in the Republic of Benin. We continue to strive to provide the very best architectural and management services promptly, accurately and professionally.
The range of project types that we have designed and managed to completion is very broad and includes work in Oil and Gas, Aviation, Education, Ecclesiastical, Banking and Finance, Corporate Development, Hospitality, Healthcare, Recreation, Residential and Housing, Commercial and Retail.
In our bid to provide the very best architectural services to our clients, ATO Architects Limited has formed bilateral professional partnerships across borders with architectural firms in the United States, Egypt and France to compete for work on an international level. In 2010, partnering with a firm of architects from Louisiana, USA, we created the winning entry on a major design competition for an international oil and gas conglomerate.
We are confident of our ability to offer our services to individuals and corporations in other countries either in our own capacity or as part of a multidisciplinary group and are also proud of our proven ability to represent international firms locally on selected projects.
Ayoola Onajide was born in Hull, Yorkshire, England on July 22, 1958. His father is from Ijebujesha in Osun state and his mother is from Benin City in Edo state. He attended International School, University of Ibadan from 1969 to 1976 and later trained as a Chartered Architect in the United Kingdom. After qualifying, he returned to work at Godwin and Hopwood and later at James Cubitt and Partners in Lagos.
He founded ATO Architects Ltd in 1987, and in his capacity manages the practice of 27 architects in offices in Lagos and Abuja. ATOAL’s portfolio is uniquely diverse and includes work in Aviation, Housing, Masterplanning, Educational, Commercial and Industrial projects for Multinationals, Government, Public and Private entities.
He has served as Chairman and member of various committees of the national body of the Nigerian Institute of Architects. He was the Honorary Treasurer of the Association of Consulting Architects Nigeria (ACANigeria) and is currently the Vice President of the association.
Ayoola Onajide has designed several churches and has been the Diocesan Architect for the Anglican communion in Lagos for several years. He has received several awards including an Episcopal award for his service to the Anglican Church of Nigeria.
He is a director and member of several companies and associations and is currently the Chairman of Lead Capital Plc. He was invited to join the Council of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation in 2018.
Ayoola Onajide is an Honorary member of Ikoyi Club 1938 and a member of several other clubs including the Metropolitan Club, Lagos Polo Club and the Lagos Motor Boat Club.
Ekaete has worked in Architecture and Construction as an Architect and Project Manager since 1991. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree both in Architecture from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria in West Africa. She is a full member of the Nigerian Institute of Architects. She is registered with the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria and an International Associate of the American Institute of Architects. She is a LEED Accredited Professional, a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (NPSI) and a Licensed Builder in the State of Michigan. She has completed a total of 40 hours of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) training for the Construction Industry.
She joined ATO Architects in 1994 and became a Director in 1998. Ekaete is a strong project and design Architect who has won several design competitions. Her experience includes work in Physical Needs Assessment, Estimating, Project Management, Design, Facilities Management and Master Planning for Financial Institutions, Housing Projects, Educational Institutions, Playgrounds, Recreational Facilities, Oil & Gas and the Aviation Industry. She is a keen writer and has published several articles in the areas of Architecture and Construction. She cycles and plays lawn tennis for leisure and loves reading, music and African drama.
Ugo has worked in Architecture as Architect and Project Manager since 2000. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree both in Architecture from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. She is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Architects, qualifying with the highest scores in the professional examinations in 2005.
She joined ATO Architects in 2000 after several stints as an intern between 1996 and 1999, and became a Director in 2006. Ugo is a skilled project and design Architect with strong administrative and documentation skills. She has extensive Project Management experience. Her experience includes work in Aviation, Oil & Gas, Institutional and Religious buildings, Interior Refits for the Commercial and Hospitality sectors, and Monitoring and Evaluation of public sector projects. Ugo currently manages the Abuja and northern regional interests of the practice from the firm’s Abuja office.
She reads and listens to classical music for leisure.
Rita received a Master of Science Degree in Architecture from Edo State University, Ekpoma in 1997.
She joined ATO Architects in 2002 after some years of hands-on experience in the construction industry. She became a member of the Nigerian Institute of Architects and registered with the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria in 2006.
She has a firm grasp of design documentation and contract administration. Her attention to details matched by a calm yet strong mental composure has earned her the role of Director, coordinating the firm’s Quality Management system in addition to heading a team of Project Architects.
Rita has worked on a broad range of projects in the corporate and finance industries as well as in housing. Her projects include the documentation of the Corporate Head Office for the Federal Inland Revenue Service. Her greatest strengths include project management and project documentation and the production of construction drawings and documentation.
Tolani Nkili Onajide was educated at Headington Girls’ School, Oxford and then at the Architectural Association School of Architecture, London. She then moved to Dundee School of Architecture, Scotland to complete her master's programme. With her particular passion for urban design, she chose her master's thesis in the urban design of Manhattan. Having spent some of the years in Manhattan, New York, studying its urban grid, her thesis title was 'Manhattan's urban grid for the development of Silicon Glen on the Edinburgh city edge'.
After completing her masters, she worked on the design team at Pattern Architects on the FIFA World Cup stadium Qatar 2022. She has also previously worked contractor side with Bouygues Construction. At her time there, she was on the design management team delivering Queen's Park Place, Kilburn alongside Simpson Haugh Architects. Queen's Park Place is a £65 million 144 unit, high-end residential development.
Since joining the practice in 2018, she has worked with the firm in securing and managing her projects across Europe. She also assists the firm in gaining European clients wanting to deliver projects in Africa. She completed her architecture postgraduate diploma professional practice at Westminster University. She is registered on the Architect’s Registration Board and is a RIBA Chartered Member.
Blessing became a Qualified Associate Chartered Accountant with ICAN in 2008. Having worked for over Eighteen (18) years in various capacities, tasks, and experience, she has been able to deliver excellent results, reports and meet requirements of both internal and external clients. She has worked on different projects both Accountant and Business Manager.
She has represented the firm with Government, Corporate and Private clients including CBN, FIRS, NSITF, NNP, TETFUND, FRCN UBA, FBN, Stanbic, Shell, Mobil, Channels TV, Sheraton, and NOVA.
Bimpe is a certified Human Resource Generalist commanding more than 12 years of progressive leadership success in Human Resources and Administration aiming at achieving top priority business goals through formulation and implementation of best practices, policies and procedure by setting up, expanding and, or transforming HR department into cost efficient entities and valued partners.
Toyin Caulcrick has worked in Architecture and Construction as an Architect and Project Manager since 2003. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Environmental Science degree both in Architecture from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. His is an Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Architects. He joined ATO Architects in 2003 and became an Associate in 2010. Toyin Caulcrick is a strong project and design Architect who has won several design competitions. His experience includes work in Project Management, Design and Master Planning for Financial Institutions, Housing Projects, Educational Institutions, Oil & Gas and the Aviation Industry.
Lead Resident Architect at FIRS Head Office Project, Abuja
ATO’s design philosophy is influenced by his initial training at Manchester School of Architecture (then polytechnic) for which the Victorian Eclecticism was very apparent in the context of the school at Manchester.
The early work of the firm was geared towards satisfying the needs of new financial & banking institutions, for which the stylized neo-classical and post-modern were the vogue. Most of ATO Architects, later schemes have been eclectic, and largely influenced by the client’s requirements, site, materials and environmental constraints. Having said this, the firm has explored a variety of solutions to problems brought to bear by these constraints.
In tackling a range of building types our philosophy of exploiting and experimenting with materials have yielded dividends in some of our design solutions. We have exploited structural systems not readily used in the West African environment and continued to focus on developing these systems.
The firm has concluded several solutions over the years with a unique aesthetic.
The firm has built a reputation for providing competitive services for our clients, most of who have been continually serviced by us for many years by producing multiple buildings.
Our design philosophy is to provide workable, aesthetically pleasing solutions to a myriad of simple and complex design problems and clients’ requirements in order to create flexible, environmentally sensitive, functional and cost-effective buildings and spaces. Our design style is somewhat eclectic as we strive to achieve uniqueness on each project.
We have a unique understanding of the dynamics of various scenarios honed over 32 years of consistent hard work and service delivery. We have a talented and well -trained firm of architects and are confident of exceeding your expressed expectations.
AT&D Estates Limited was registered with Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission as a Property Development and Facility Management company in 2003.
AT&D Estates is steadfastly committed to exceptional service and customer satisfaction and can create a comprehensive, customized plan based on your needs and deploying the latest technology, processes, quality control, training, and safety programs to not only meet, but exceed your expectations.
OUR SERVICES
Services rendered by AT&D estates Ltd include the following:-
Real Estate Development:- We are builders and land speculators who develop and sell high quality, affordable housing. We design and build properties, undertake the development, sale and management of properties, including estates to sell or to lease.
Property Consultancy:- We provide a Facility audit/condition survey service aimed at systematically recording inventory and locations of existing assets, identifying their deficiencies and determining the functional performance of building components and infrastructure. We prepare short- and long-term plans for maintenance, repair and identification and prioritization of capital projects for major improvements.
On-site Facility Management:- We provide maintenance and management of hard and soft services including electrical, mechanical, civil infrastructure, landscaping, grounds, support services etc.
A mini residential estate of 16 flats being managed since 2008. The services we render there include on-site facility management, consultancy and power solutions. AT&D Court has 4 no. generators with the ability to provide power on a 24-hour basis for the diverse needs of the 16 flat inhabitants. It also a complete water treatment system that ensures that occupants have 12,000 litres of clean water at all timeswith a reserve of 10,000 litres in the underground tank system. AT&DCourts is owned by AT&D estates.
This is a retail center on Admiralty way, Lekki Phase1 being managed since 2012. Services rendered there include on-site facility management, consultancy and power solutions. Centro Lekki has 5 no. generators to meet the diverse needs of the occupants of athe shops. Centro Lekki also has a complete water treatment system which ensures a constant supply of clean water for the shop owners.
We have been managing this facility since 2012. The services we render there include on-site facility management, consultancy and power solutions. This facility has 1 no. generator to attend to the need of the office during working hours. It has a complete water treatment facility as well which is effectively managed by AT&D Estates.
Every facility is unique and requires its own tailored management solutions. We work together with our clients and resident/occupants to arrive at winning solutions thereby meeting and exceeding our clients expectations. The end result is that we upgrade the value of the property and have satisfied occupants to show for our efforts. We look forward to working with your organization to produce the facility management solutions that will enable you to excel in your core business.
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ATO Studios
#12 Dr. Ladi Alakija Avenue, Off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.
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