Residential Development · Lekki Scheme II, Eti-Osa LGA, Lagos State
Amani
Court
A contemporary 1 & 2-bedroom residential development currently under active construction supervision.
Architect & 3D Visualizer
An architectural designer with over 5 years of experience in residential design, spatial planning, and photorealistic 3D visualization. Founder of Joel Jayce Design Studios where functional planning meets contemporary aesthetics.
View Selected WorkI am an Architectural Designer with a focus on residential developments, 3D visualization, and construction administration. My work bridges the gap between design intention and built reality, from the first line on paper to the last block on site.
Through Joel Jayce Design Studios, I have developed a practice grounded in thoughtful spatial planning, materiality, and visual storytelling. Every project should communicate its purpose clearly to the client, to the contractor, and to the wider community.
My expertise spans the full project lifecycle: schematic design, working drawings, BIM coordination, photorealistic rendering, and construction supervision.
"A plan designed not just for today, but for the life that unfolds within it."
Studio Identity
Joel Jayce Design Studios is an architecture and 3D visualization firm offering services across design, construction management, and interiors, operating in Lagos State, Nigeria, with a growing presence in the African residential market.
A contemporary 1 & 2-bedroom residential development currently under active construction supervision.
Amani Court is a contemporary residential development situated in Lekki Scheme II, Lagos State, a collaborative vision between Joel Jayce Design Studios and StandardIdea Structures & Construction.
The design brief called for a development that could balance the lifestyle aspirations of modern Lagos residents, including privacy, natural light, and ventilation, within the constraints of a compact urban plot. The result is a multi-storey block that maximises unit count without sacrificing livability.
The full project pipeline was managed in-house from BIM modelling in Revit, construction documentation in AutoCAD, through to photorealistic visualization using 3ds Max and Chaos Corona.
The plan was envisioned as a harmonious blend of functionality, comfort, and timeless elegance. Inspired by a lifestyle of balance between privacy and connection, the layout prioritises natural light, cross-ventilation, and seamless circulation while maintaining clear zoning for public, semi-private, and private spaces.
Design Considerations
Units oriented to maximise morning light penetration and minimise direct afternoon glare across living spaces.
Cross-ventilated floor plans with aligned window openings ensuring passive airflow across all habitable rooms.
Clear separation of public, semi-private, and private zones within each unit and across shared circulation spaces.
Column grid aligned with architectural layout and structural spans to reduce material waste and construction complexity.
Wet areas stacked vertically across floors for efficient plumbing routing with electrical chases coordinated with block layout.
Structural provisions incorporated for future vertical expansion with roof design accounting for long-term load considerations.
Complete construction documentation suite drafted in AutoCAD, encompassing floor plans, elevations, sections, and fixture schedules for the full 15-unit, 3-storey development.
Two longitudinal sections (X-X and M-M) were produced to communicate internal spatial relationships, storey heights, and structural slab configurations to the site team and structural engineer.
Door and window schedules provide a complete matrix of opening types, dimensions, materials, and quantities, ensuring the QS team and contractor can procure accurately without ambiguity.
The architectural model was developed in Revit for BIM coordination and SketchUp for massing studies before being exported to 3ds Max for full rendering.
Photorealistic renders produced using Chaos Corona with post-production in Adobe Photoshop. The split view demonstrates the raw render alongside the final composited output.
Real-time site supervision and documentation confirms the direct translation of design intent into physical construction, a critical differentiator that sets this work apart.
Setting out is complete and work is progressing into the raft foundation phase. Concrete placement is already underway, marking steady advancement on site. The overlay between the CAD ground floor plan and aerial drone photography confirms precise setting-out accuracy with column grid and opening positions matching the design drawings exactly.
The trajectory from concept render to reinforced raft foundation demonstrates the full scope of Joel Jayce Design Studios, from spatial planning and technical documentation through to active site supervision and construction administration.
A mini-luxury semi-detached residential development at finishing construction stage.
Project D.O.M.A comprises three units of 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom semi-detached mini-luxury bungalows situated in Isheri-Osun, Alimosho LGA. The design concept embraces modern simplicity, comfort, and functionality within a compact and cost-efficient structure.
The clean architectural language of contrasting dark fascia bands against white rendered walls, punctuated by a bold red entrance feature, creates strong visual identity and kerb appeal for a mid-market residential product.
Each unit is planned to maximise natural light, cross-ventilation, and occupant privacy, with the semi-detached layout promoting a sense of community while maintaining individual exclusivity.
The survey plan confirmed a plot of 510.06 m² with a building footprint of 236.96 m², yielding a 46.45% site coverage within acceptable limits for the local planning authority.
Drafted in Revit with full annotation. The elevation set communicates the contrasting material palette and hierarchical window system across all four faces of the building.
Sections X and Y cut through the building longitudinally and transversely, exposing the roof truss configuration, slab build-up, and DPC level details critical to the structural and services teams.
The design development sequence illustrates the transformation from initial Revit massing through to fully textured and lit photorealistic output.
Project D.O.M.A is at an advanced construction stage with roofing and plastering complete and finishing works in progress.
Currently in the late stages of construction, with roofing and plastering completed. Foundation concrete placement is fully in place. The project is progressing efficiently and in line with standard construction practices, moving toward handover readiness.
The trajectory from concept render to standing structure demonstrates the full architectural service offering of Joel Jayce Design Studios, from initial spatial planning and technical documentation through to active site supervision and construction management.
Additional project portfolio available on request.