This week, Architecture Advantage welcomed Deino to our team as an Architectural Intern at our St. Paul office.
Deino was born in Lagos, Nigeria, but she has lived in Cameroon, England, Mali, Portugal, and France. She moved to Minneapolis at 16 to study architecture and is in her final year of school at Dunwoody College of Technology.
“I would like to attribute my love for architecture and the built environment to my parents’ persistence in experiencing cultures that were quite different from ours. This included visiting ancient castles all over Europe and seeing cities emerge in my still-developing country of Nigeria. I am a product of all these experiences, as I have chosen to make a career out of it,” Deino said.
At school, Deino enjoys participating in various clubs and organizations. She has been a board member for the National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) chapter at her school, as well as President last year. Additionally, she’s also a co-chair for the BOLD mentorship program, a collaboration between NOMAS and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) for students and emerging professionals in the industry.
Deino added, “I’m always on the lookout for cultural experiences around the Twin Cities. If it involves art, history, music and food, you’ll probably find me there. I also enjoy long runs and walks, cooking for friends and family, and visiting museums, libraries, or any captivating publicly accessible space.”
Welcome, Deino!
