About us
Design Genre is a firm of architectural, planning, urban design and interior design consultants. The principals and staff have experience spanning three continents—Europe, North America and Africa. At Design Genre we are problem solvers.
Our approach is that good design must solve the relevant problems and be aesthetically pleasing. A fusion of functionality and aesthetic resolution, with a consciousness of the environment, and the psychological effects of design on people’s lives.
Background
Design Genre started about 8years ago. the principals Anthony and Nwamaka Okoye won a competition to design a 15 storey luxury apartment in Ikoyi, Lagos. While living and working in the USA. The Design Genre had 3 architects at the onset and have grown to about 30 personnel.
Vision
To make meaningful and significant contribution to the design of the built environment.
Mision
Design environment of quality that are socially, environmentally and economically sustainable. Provide design solutions that advances the profession of architecture.
Core Values
Excellence
Passion for knowledge and innovation
Respect for the environment and people
Simplicity
Collaboration
Integrity
Sustainability
Architecture
From the excavation of the site to the creation of a beautiful edifice.. The architects’ work on every layout, everyday developmental activities, characterized by well use of sustainable materials and intellectual combination on usage of the surrounding area to create a homogenous space with breathtaking simplicity.
Design Genre architecture brings attention to every architectural details on how people use place and choice of usage. We believe in the amazing beauty and strength in individual commitment to a group effort; we work collectively with communities, clients and end users to create a sophisticated living space. We deliver elegance.
Interior Design
At Design Genre, we skillfully execute good-quality architecture that incorporates sunny, welcoming and pleasant interior spaces with a framework dominated by a taste of simplicity and richness in positive ideas on how a living or working spaces should be.
We architecturally interpret our client’s ideas not just for visual representation, but also for relaxation, well-being, resilience and easy usage; as all these elements contribute individually and collectively to the definition of our highly distinguished interior space creation.
Planning & Urban Design
Design Genre has moved nationally from residential areas to outskirts of large cities, urban and rural areas with a great deal of purpose which reflects on helping people rethink space. To every space, we bring innovative interpretations as well as respecting natural features that dominates the site.
Design Consulting
We use design as a strategy to help our client’s and their businesses thrive. With our expertise and experiences, helping you make the best decision is our specialty. Digging deep into the research to provide solutions, idyllic scenarios, uncover actionable insights that define the moment.
Our consultants activate rare creative analysis mode, addressing real estate matters to conveniently lay fundamental basis on our information rules the improvement of circumstances.
Consultant
Design Genre is a firm of architectural, planning, urban design and interior design consultants. We are purpose driven and deeply committed to improving our client’s businesses and organizations, our profession and the society.
The award winning principals and staff have experience spanning three continents—Europe, North America and Africa. At Design Genre we are problem solvers. Our approach is that good design must solve the relevant problems and be aesthetically pleasing.
We strive for a fusion of functionality and aesthetic resolution, with a consciousness of the environment, and the psychological effects of design on people’s lives. The extra ordinary creativity and talent of our people enable create transformative designs.
Excellence, innovation, collaboration, sustainability and social well-being are our core values. We operate in the following sectors: corporate & commercial, Industrial, Hospitality, Educational and Residential.
