ERKMEN KORKMAZ
M.Arch
Personal Details
E: erkmenkorkmaz@gmail.com
M: /535/ 217 3668
Work Experience
Junior Architect @ Boran Ekinci Architects, Istanbul www.boranekincimimarlik.com
2011 August – Current
At Boran Ekinci Architects, I was responsible from the delivery of complete design packages. I performed design work utilizing specifications, sketches and ideas on developing designs under the mentorship of Boran Ekinci and contributed to the preparation of design development drawings and 3D models utilizing AutoCAD and SketchUp. In addition, I assisted to the preparation of several construction and site-planning drawings and performed documentation and presentation work.
Notable Projetcs: Şişli Halide Edip Adıvar Cultural Center, Kırşehir Cemetery, Block Houses, İAOSB High School,
Körfez Houses
Junior Architect @ Turkish Armed Forces, Erdek Military Service
2010 December – 2011 May
I have completed my military service at Turkish Armed Forces as an architect who is responsible for the design, construction and control of various small renovation projects. I prepared the drawings of the existing buildings and sites, the design development and construction drawings and 3D models, utilizing AutoCAD and SketchUp and attended during the construction process at the site.
Junior Architect @ EAA, Emre Arolat Architects, Istanbul www.emrearolat.com
2010 February – 2010 December
At Emre Erolat Architects, I worked within the core design team and performed design work utilizing specifications, sketches and ideas on developing designs. I contributed to the preparation of design development drawings and 3d models utilizing AutoCAD and SketchUp and performed documentation and presentation work. In addition, under the mentorship of Emre Arolat, I assisted to the design and construction process of new EAA Office.
Notable Projects: Folkart Bayraklı Residential & Commercial Center, EAA Office Interior Design, Macka Hotel
Varyap 'Merkez' Shopping & Cultural Center (2010 Cityscape Dubai Awards, Highly Commended,
2011 MIPIM AR Future Projects Awards)
Intern @ Teget Architecture, Istanbul teget.com
2009 August-September
I contributed to preparation of design development drawings and models at Teget Architecture.
Notable Projects: YKB Cafeteria, Call Center & Archive Building
Intern @ Erginoğlu & Çalislar Architecture, Istanbul www.ecarch.com
2005 June-July & 2004 June-July
As a part of summer internship in an office and construction site program of my studies, I worked at Erginoglu & Calislar Architecture where I contributed to preparation of design development models, performed documentation and presentation work and assisted to the control of the construction process.
Notable Projetcs: Colgate & Palmolive Istanbul Headquarters Interior Design, CO House
Intern @ Middle East Technical University, Ankara arch.metu.edu.tr
2003 June-August
As a part of summer internship program of my studies, a computer lab building constructed by the students of architecture in a rural part of Turkey in which I took a part.
Notable Projects: Rize Fındıklı Arılı Elementary School Computer Lab. Building
Qualifications
Istanbul Bilgi University, Istanbul, Turkey, 2007-2010
Master of Architecture in Architectural Design ( In English ) - Full Scholarship
CGPA: 3.73/4.00
University of Melbourne, 2008 (spring) - discontinued
Master of Architecture
Master of Architecture Studio C
Design Approaches and Methods
Environmental Design
Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey, 2002-2007
Bachelor of Architecture ( In English ), 2002-2006
CGPA: 3.53/4.00, High Honour Student
Master of Architecture, ( In English ), 2006-2007
Seminar on Urban Defences: Arch. of the City
Cartography of Architectural Theory
Computational Design Research Lab.
Professional Affiliations
TMMOB, Chamber of Architects,Section of UIA Turkey
Registration No: 38103
Competitions
I.A.O.S.B. High School, National Invited Competition, 2012, Boran Ekinci Architects
H.E.A. Cultural Center, National Competition, 2011, SDB Architects
Rehabilitation of Urban Edges & Sustainability of the Identity, 2009, 3-10 September, Bahia de Cadiz, Spain
Workshops
Rehabilitation of Urban Edges & Sustainability of the Identity, 2009, 3-10 September, Bahia de Cadiz, Spain
Temporary City Pecs, 2010 European Capital of Culture, 2009, 23-29 April, Pecs, Hungary
BRANCABIKA, Modular Housing System for ‘Starters’, 2005, 17 April-1 May, Bruges, Belgium
Languages Turkish Native
English Advanced ( IELTS 8/9 )
Spanish Post - Elementary
Computer Skills
2D AutoCAD/ Photoshop, Proficient
3D AutoCAD/ SketchUp, Proficient ; 3D Max Intermediate (modelling) ; Revit Beginner
MS Office Word, Proficient ; Excel / Power Point / Outlook, Intermediate
Interests
Music Flute, 4 years in High School Band
Visual Arts Cinema, Photography
Travel Turkey, Europe, USA, Australia
