I am an architect working in Istanbul. I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2012 with a B.A. in architecture. I have been working for the past two years at architecture firms in the U.S. ,Turkey and Africa for Multifamily / Community Housing to Highly Commended Mixed-Use Projects as well as community housing.
DNA Architects, Istanbul, Designer/ Junior Architect
o Projects:
• Mistral Towers, Izmir, Turkey
• Triyap, Izmir, Turkey
o Technical:
• Developed and generated both survey and working CAD drawings based on project information and details on large scale projects
• Prepared conceptual design drawings based on different stages in design
• Conducted research required by the architectural projects(i.e. big scaled angled façades never before used in Turkey, etc.)
• Produced construction documents, drawings and specifications
• Coordinated schedules and workloads with constructors / builders
o Design:
• Aided in three dimensional design
• Made conceptual sketches throughout design phases including interior design, landscape and exteriors
DAHLIN ARCHITECTURE | PLANNING | INTERIORS, Pleasanton, CA, US, Designer/ Junior Architect
o Projects:
• Drakes Cove Lots, Larkspur, CA
• Toll Brothers, Queen Anne ,WA
o Built Sketchup models and generated graphics for presentation on high-end residential projects
o Production of Marketing Packages utilizing Photoshop, Sketchup and AutoCAD
o Drafted of construction document from schematic design to construction administration for residential housing projects in California and Washington
o Building code research: includes IBC & CBC
o Collected measurements and drafted construction document for as-build models in Washington
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, US, BArch, Architecture
B.A. Architecture, May, 2013
Coursework: Design Studios including Honors Studio, Structures
Emphasis in Visual Studies
Golden Nugget Award, 1st Place
Golden Nugget Award: for Multifamily / Community Housing
o Company: Dahlin Group
o Team Project: Seattle Children’s Home Redevelopment
o An award that recognizes design contributions to the community
European Property Awards, 1st Place
International Property Awards: Highly Commended Mixed-Use Architecture
o Company: DNA Architects
o Team Project: Mistral Towers
o An award that recognizes excellence in architecture
