Our mission
Transform ideas into places of lasting value.
To bring design intelligence, technical capability and disciplined project delivery together in creating built environments that respond meaningfully to people, context and purpose.
01Who we are
One practice.
Multiple disciplines.
One shared purpose.
Established on 17 March 2005 as Scynamatrix Consult Ltd, the practice became Scyna-Matrix Limited in 2006. Scyna Matrix brings six built-environment disciplines together in one practice.
The work covers residential, commercial, institutional and infrastructure projects, including tall buildings, transportation facilities, warehousing and industrial development.
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Architecture
Architectural design shaped by research, environmental performance, material and structural logic, and the needs of people and place.
- 02
Engineering
Engineering coordinated with architectural intent and the technical delivery of built-environment projects.
- 03
Urban Design
Design at the scale of districts, movement, infrastructure and the relationship between buildings and public space.
- 04
Construction
Construction delivery informed by design intent, material logic, quality management and disciplined execution.
- 05
Construction Management
Coordination of construction across time, cost and quality, from procurement and scheduling through site delivery.
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Project / Facility Management
Management of buildings, installations, complexes and infrastructure through delivery and subsequent operation.
2005
Established
Six
Disciplines
Abuja
Head office
Nigeria
Nationwide reach
·The office
InsideScyna Matrix.
A closer look at the environment where our people collaborate, develop ideas and bring projects forward.
Our perspective
Good design is not an object.
It is a relationship between people and place.
02Since 2005
A practice in continuous evolution.
17 March 2005
Scynamatrix Consult Ltd
The practice is established as Scynamatrix Consult Ltd.
2006
Scyna-Matrix Limited
The practice becomes Scyna-Matrix Limited.
03Direction
Our vision
A better built environment, shaped with intention.
To continue developing a multidisciplinary practice recognised for thoughtful design, technical excellence, responsible delivery and the long-term quality of the environments it helps create.
04How we work
Principles
before aesthetics.
These principles describe how the practice approaches projects across disciplines. They guide collaboration, technical scrutiny and long-term performance rather than surface appearance alone.
Context first.
Every project begins with understanding place, people, constraints and opportunity before form is imposed.
Think together.
Architecture, engineering and delivery perform better when disciplines collaborate from the beginning.
Design with rigour.
Ideas must survive technical scrutiny, economic realities and the demands of construction.
Build for longevity.
We consider not only how a project looks at completion, but how it performs, adapts and endures.
05Leadership
Experience at the helm.
Senior leadership guiding Scyna Matrix across architecture, engineering, technical delivery and long-term practice development.
Principal & Chief Executive Officer
Arc. Isma'ila Tafida
An architect and multidisciplinary practice leader, Arc. Isma'ila Tafida guides Scyna Matrix's architectural vision, engineering collaborations and project delivery. His professional experience spans Nigeria and other African markets, including Tchad, Cameroon, Niger and Ghana.
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06The wider team
Different minds.
Shared ambition.
Our work is shaped by people across multiple disciplines, experiences and areas of technical expertise.
Meet our people
