Irmak EKİM
Architect, M.Arch & Influencer
Gayrettepe/ Istanbul
Summary
Architect with a solid background in project coordination, problem-solving, and teamwork. Approaches design with creativity and precision, supported by a strong interest in the arts that enhances spatial thinking and material sensitivity.
Skills
Project planning
Quote
It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.
Herman Melville
Work History
Design Office & Site Architect
Puar Interior Design
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Restaurant Project, 465 m², Annecy/ France,
- Villa Project, 250 m², Çanakkale
- Insurance Office Project, 23 m², Istanbul
General Job Description:
- Maintained strong communication with clients throughout the design process to ensure alignment between their vision and the final product.
- Produced detailed drawings used by contractors and effective coordination with construction teams.
Design Office & Site Architect
Akfen Holding
12.2024 - Current
- Afitap Restaurant
- Cezayir Usta Doner Restaurant
Commercial use, Terminal Kadıköy / Istanbul
General Job Descriptions:
- Developed comprehensive construction documents, streamlining communication between architects, engineers, and contractors.
- Superimposed projects designed by various architectural firms to verify their suitability at the construction site.
- Identified viable solutions for design decisions that were deemed unsuitable in the field.
- Ensured the design was practical for application.
- Implemented projects while ensuring thorough on-site inspections.
- Improved site efficiency by streamlining communication between project teams and stakeholders.
Founder
GAI Architects
02.2019 - 12.2024
- Project Management
Kale Havacılık Sanayi A.Ş. - Tuzla / Istanbul,
Offices & conference hall, 774 m²
- Site & Project Management
Nur Yerlitaş House - Nişantaşı/ Istanbul
Residential use, apartment, 160 m²
- Site & Project Management
Villasubaşı Doğal Ürünler Çiftliği - Gayrettepe/ Istanbul
Commercial use, grocery store, 12 m²
- Site & Project Management
Villasubaşı Doğal Ürünler Çiftliği - Çatalca/ Istanbul Commercial use, farm house & agricultural land development landscape design, total area:13.000 m², build-up area: 650 m²
- Project Management
Tiny house - Çatalca/ Istanbul
Residential use, 20.7 m²
- Project Management
Villa Zor - Guglingen/ Germany
Residential use, landscape area: 24.600 m², build-up area: 550 m²
- Site & Project Management
Store - Alsancak / İzmir
Commercial use, 2 stories, 65 m²
Design Office & Site Architect
Lion Interior Design
04.2018 - 01.2019
Bomonti Bussines Center - Bomonti /Istanbul
Commercial use, office, 145 m²
Architect Intern
Puar Interior Design
12.2017 - 05.2018
Site Architect Intern
Kinesis
06.2016 - 08.2016
Project Area : Akmerkez Office Floor, Etiler / Istanbul
Architect Intern
Ağaoğlu Şirketler Grubu
06.2013 - 09.2013
Architect Intern
Kiptaş Şirketler Grubu
06.2012 - 09.2012
Architectural Intern
MTF Proje
06.2011 - 09.2011
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Professions
6
6
Exhibitions
2
2
Fashion Shows
8
8
Certificates
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Russian
Elementary
Italian
Elementary
Software
Microsoft Office Programs
Autocad
Revit
3Ds Max
Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
SketchUp
Rhinoceros (process of learning)
Archicad
Education
Master of Arts - Architectural Design
Bilgi University
Istanbul 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Bahcesehir University
Istanbul 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Mef Schools
Istanbul 04.2001 -
Certification
The Architectural Imagination, Harvard University, edX (current)
Additional Information
Date of Birth : 13.01.1990
Place of Birth : Istanbul
Marital Status : Single
B class driver's license since 2008.
No travel restrictions.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork from home optionWork-life balanceCompany CultureInterests
Horse riding, Sports, Music, Arts, Researching
REFERENCES
References available upon request.
REFERENCES
References available upon request.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Digital Media Contestant;
- Gürkan Şef ile Görevimiz Mangal / Max Tv / 01.2024
Exhibited Paintings;
- 'Katpatuka'/ Guray Museum / Kapadokya Nevşehir / 11.2023
- 'Art Contact Istanbul 2022' / Yenikapı Istanbul / 05.2022
- 'Artistic Contexts' / Art Forum Gallery / Thessaloniki Greece / 02.2022
- 'Divine' / La Vision Art Gallery / St. Antuan Church / Beyoglu Istanbul / 02.2022
Associations;
- Head of Carrier Committee / Bilgi University Alumni Association / 09.2019 - 09.2020
Fashion Shows;
- Fashion Designer / Tarabya Istanbul / 06.2015
- Fashion Designer / Billionaire Night Club Istanbul / 03.2013
Awards;
- Congratulations Award / Fashion Tv / 2013
Architectural Competition;
- Participant / Troya Museum Competition / Çanakkale / 2010