Özlem Naz Özbek Kirman
M.Sc. Architect & Researcher
Professional Summary
Özlem Naz Özbek Kirman is an architect and graduate researcher at Özyeğin University, completing her MSc in City and Architecture with a focus on migration's impact on İstanbul's urban form. Her professional expertise spans technical office coordination, detailed architectural drawings, custom interior fittings, and construction supervision across prominent commercial, hospitality, and residential projects in Turkey and internationally (including the DREAM GAMES İstanbul Office, Emaar Square North Tower, and hospitality developments across Europe).
Work Experience
Technical Office Architect
DİEM Mühendislik Mimarlık A.Ş. · Istanbul, Turkey
03/2025 — 10/2025
- Responsible for coordinating architectural design and construction processes by preparing detailed drawings, managing material approvals, and ensuring technical accuracy and interdisciplinary coordination throughout all project phases of DREAM GAMES İstanbul Office.
Architect / Project Supervisor
ROGİ Project Construction · Istanbul, Turkey
12/2023 — 02/2025
- Responsible for preparing and revising detailed shop drawings of custom furniture and interior fittings based on interior design concepts for international projects such as Ashgabat Hospital (Turkmenistan), Baku Villa (Azerbaijan), and Almadies Residences (Senegal).
Architect / Project Supervisor
YAPIARTI İnş. Taah. San. Tic. A.Ş. · Istanbul, Turkey
11/2020 — 09/2022
- Controlled the construction process of EMAAR TURKIYE North Tower and prepared the project’s Bill of Quantities (BOQ).
- Prepared detailed shop drawings of furniture and interior fittings for local and European hotel chains, private residences, and healthcare projects, including PPHE (London, Budapest, Zagreb), Artotel Hoxton, JW Marriott Hotel, Kuzu Group Seapearl Ataköy, and Swissôtel the Bosphorus.
Architectural Intern
Archilife Architekturburo Kanal · Recklinghausen, Germany
06/2019 — 07/2019
- Supervised construction sites in Düsseldorf and Recklinghausen.
- Developed a conceptual Parametric Mosque project using Rhinoceros and Grasshopper software.
Education
MSc. in City and Architecture
Özyeğin University · CGPA: 3.24 / 4.00 · 100% Performance Scholarship
2024
100% Performance Scholarship · CGPA: 3.24/4.00 · Focused on migration's impact on urban form and architectural heritage in İstanbul.
A.S. in Web Design and Coding
Anadolu University · CGPA: 3.13 / 4.00
2023
CGPA: 3.13/4.00 · Studies in frontend development, UI design, web standards, and modern programming.
BSc. in Architecture
Özyeğin University · CGPA: 3.05 / 4.00 · 50% Performance Scholarship
2020
50% Performance Scholarship · CGPA: 3.05/4.00 · Core architectural design studio, structural systems, and theory.
High School in Secondary Education
Kadıköy Anatolian High School
2011 – 2016
Istanbul, Turkey · Active in the High School Choir and Basketball team.
Computer Skills & Tools
Professional Disciplines
Language Skills
Research Interests
Certificates & Workshops
MSTAS 2021 Symposium & Parametric Muqarnas Workshop
06/2021Istanbul Technical University
Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhino script
12/2020University of Michigan
IAPS Culture & Space Network Design Workshops – “İstanbul/Galata as an Autopoiesis System”
01/2019IAPS
AIESEC Leadership Development Experience: “Sustainable Architecture – Eco Youth Summer Camp in Egypt”
07/2018 – 08/2018AIESEC
Architectural Design Research National Symposium 2018 – “Design Workshop in Parallel Universe”
04/2018National Symposium
14th National Interior Architecture Students Meeting – Team Member
12/2017National Meeting
The Culinary Arts Academy (MSA) Workshops
2017MSA Istanbul