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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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

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

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

Istanbul, Turkey · Active in the High School Choir and Basketball team.

Computer Skills & Tools

AutoCADRhinocerosGrasshopperSketchUpArchiCADLumionAdobe PhotoshopMS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Web Design & Coding

Professional Disciplines

Technical Office ManagementShop Drawings & DetailingSite SupervisionInterior Fittings CoordinationParametric Modeling

Language Skills

TurkishNative
EnglishWritten and Oral Fluency
GermanElementary Level
SpanishBeginner Level
ChineseBeginner Level

Research Interests

Architectural DesignTechnical Office CoordinationDetailed Shop DrawingsCustom Furniture & Interior FittingsConstruction Site SupervisionBill of Quantities (BOQ)Parametric ArchitectureUrban SociologyMigration & Built EnvironmentInclusive Urban SpacesSustainable Architecture

Certificates & Workshops

MSTAS 2021 Symposium & Parametric Muqarnas Workshop

06/2021

Istanbul Technical University

Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhino script

12/2020

University of Michigan

IAPS Culture & Space Network Design Workshops – “İstanbul/Galata as an Autopoiesis System”

01/2019

IAPS

AIESEC Leadership Development Experience: “Sustainable Architecture – Eco Youth Summer Camp in Egypt”

07/2018 – 08/2018

AIESEC

Architectural Design Research National Symposium 2018 – “Design Workshop in Parallel Universe”

04/2018

National Symposium

14th National Interior Architecture Students Meeting – Team Member

12/2017

National Meeting

The Culinary Arts Academy (MSA) Workshops

2017

MSA Istanbul

Extracurricular Activities

Member — TEMA Vakfı

2006 – Present

Choir Singer — Kadıköy Anadolu High School Choir

2011 – 2016

Basketball Team Player — Kadıköy Anadolu High School Team

2011 – 2013

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