My name is Can Derman, and I am an architectural designer originally from Turkey. In 2014, I relocated to the United States to pursue my studies in Architecture at the University of Southern California.
In 2019 I worked at ALA Architects in Helsinki on projects a multi-use event center and a university library. Subsequently, I joined a Paris-based space architecture company, focusing on integrating space technologies into terrestrial architecture. My work there involved advanced controlled-environment biofarms, emphasizing the incorporation of technologies like 3D printing, urban farming, and sustainability in architecture.
Presently, I am based in Los Angeles, working with Grimshaw architects on a high-speed rail project connecting LA to Vegas and Houston IAH Airport.
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Grimshaw, Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Designer
- Worked from schematic design to design development of Brightline West, a privately run high
speed train route linking Las Vagas to Rancho Cuchamonga with a budget of $12 billion.
- Helped create the BIM model and Schematic design set of Las Vegas Station and masterplan.
- Was the main architectural designer using Rhinoceros 3D and grasshopper for canopy design.
- Played an important role in the planning of a $1 billion expansion of Houston International Airport by creating the BIM model, floorplans, sections and elevations as well as design options.
Interstellar Lab, Paris, France, Computational Architect
As the only architect, created various design concepts for a Mars inspired close loop village for
a self sustaining environment in Mojave Desert, California using deployable building methods.
- Lead the research of 3D printing building technology and design, reporting to the CEO directly.
- Responsible for producing technical drawings, plans, sections, elevations, renders and animations for investor presentations and publications for the press.
- Worked with the engineering team on the design of a test module to implement the systems.
Warren Techentin Architecture (WTARCH), Los Angeles, CA, US, Architectural Designer
Was the lead designer of a 23 unit multifamily building in LA. Took the project from concept design to construction documentation and was the point person in consultant/client coordination.
- Worked in parallel with multiple departments of the City of Los Angeles through plan check.
DB Architects, Istanbul, TR, Architectural Designer, Design Development Associate
Played an integral role in the entries of 3 urban design competitions. (two 1st place finishes.)
- Managed the construction and had an active role in the construction documentation process
by creating 3D models, plans, sections, renders of Vodafone Park, a fifty thousand person capacity soccer stadium which won Stadium of the Year Award (2016).
- Created parametric scripts using Grasshopper for the facade systems of multiple projects.
ALA Architects, Helsinki, FI, Architectural Assistant Designer
- By physically modeling more than two dozen options using laser cutters and 3D printers, created design options of a mixed-use events center mainly used for the basketball team of Kotka.
- Responsible for producing architectural diagrams and technical drawings for the final competition boards of an invited university library competition in Goteborg, Sweden (won 4th place).
- Produced physical/computer models to experiment with different design options of a tower.
University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, BArch, Bachelor of Architecture
Salacak Urban Design Competition, 1st Place
Goteborg University Library Int. Compt, Honorable Mention
Taksim Masterplan International Design/Architecture Comptetition, 1st Place
YAC Xi’an Train Station Int. Compt, Honorable Mention
