Ali Berk Pilgir

• Increased profitability 5% through effective contract negotiations and budget management during construction phase.
• Collaborated closely with clients from initial concept stages to final execution, ensuring their vision was accurately realized in finished product.
• Boosted client satisfaction rates by skillfully communicating design concepts through engaging presentations and visual aids.
• Championed green building practices, resulting in LEED certification for several completed projects.
• Enhanced building functionality by designing innovative architectural solutions for complex projects.
• Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication throughout project lifecycle.
• Delivered high-quality designs on time and within budget through efficient project management strategies.

• Grew customer base 80% through targeted outreach and networking events.
• Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
• Created inclusive corporate culture that fostered teamwork, open communication, and increased employee morale.
• Provided strategic direction for product development, resulting in high-quality offerings that resonated with customers'' needs and preferences.

In Taksim360 Project's construction, worked as design office design manager

• With collaboration of ARCREAStudio Paris, Julien Farhad, and Calik Gayrimenkul (Real Estate Development) all coordination has been completed
• Real estate development was devised with Calik Gayrimenkul
• In addition to coordination responsibilities of 75.700+ m² construction area (closed space), including architectural, static, electrical, mechanical, municipal, preservation board, as-built projects, and shop drawings
• All design office duties of Block 386; structure contains 54 core and shell offices, 14 commercial spaces, 3 restaurants, café, historic building, and historic facade, and 13 rebuilt historic facades
• All design office duties of Block 361B; whole structure that contains 5 historical buildings, 17 commercial spaces, 98 high-end residences, and cafés
• All design office duties of Block 363A; whole structure that contains 1 historic office structure, 6 offices, 1 restaurant, 7 commercial spaces, and 12 residences are part of job
• Being design board member for selecting interior design sub-contractor and conceptual design for whole project
• Being decision maker for Blocks 386, 363A, 361B

• Through contributions, Taksim 360 project successfully attained LEED Gold certification, underscoring project's commitment to sustainable building practices and environmental stewardship
• Integration of energy-efficient systems, water conservation measures, responsible material selection, and community engagement has established Taksim 360 as model for sustainable development within region.
• Contributed to sustainable practices by incorporating eco-friendly methods into weed management techniques when possible.

• In Sehrizar Mansions' construction worked in site management and design office fields
• In addition to architectural duties; preparing bidding, spec documents, budget calculations, administrating proposals, and site coordination are part of job
• Led design team to achieve seamless project execution, ensuring all deadlines and milestones were met.

• In Turkey it's mandatory to serve in Turkish Armed Forces, so l worked as architect on shop drawings for new structures and also made decisions about existing structures that belonged to Turkish Ministry of Defense.
• Led design team to achieve seamless project execution, ensuring all deadlines and milestones were met.

Cıragan Palace Kempinski; collaborated with MACE GROUP UK and
worked on survey project which also was integrated with a renovation project of whole Palace and Hotel

• Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
• Maintained strong communication with clients throughout design process to ensure alignment between their vision and final product.
• Researched materials to determine appropriate selection for projects.
• Applied creative problem-solving skills to address unique challenges in architectural design process.

-In addition to being Prof. Aydın Kunt's teaching assistant, took the role of
his team leader for "Sustainable Bodrum Daily Facility Center" for Bahçesehir University.
-Rehabilitation project designs and applications on-site in Açıkel Mansion.

• Attended team meetings to resolve technical and project issues and review project schedules.
• Maintained strong communication with clients throughout design process to ensure alignment between their vision and final product.

• In Atik Four Seasons Hotel; conducted site visits to monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Supported senior architects in schematic design phase, refining ideas through sketches and digital models.
• Developed 3D renderings and presentation materials for client meetings, aiding in visualization of proposed designs.
• Implemented quality control measures for construction documents, minimizing errors during permit submission process.
• Collaborated with project teams for successful completion of complex architectural projects on time and within budget.