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Birol TOPALOGLU

Schaumburg,IL

Summary

Contributing design team with innovative, creative ideas. Leading and being a part of a design team involved in national and international high-end projects. Using engineering coordination and construction documentation experience in projects aiming to have less impact on environment. Design manager skilled in both residential new construction and remodeling projects. Experience with high-profile clients on design of multi-million-dollar properties involving challenging site placement. Focused on green design with eye for luxury. Versatile Architect accomplished at designing commercial and residential structures of varying styles and purposes. Career spanning twenty three years with record of sound, sustainable design that meets or exceeds LEED standards. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Versatile Architect accomplished at designing commercial and residential structures of varying styles and purposes. Career spanning twenty three years with record of sound, sustainable design that meets or exceeds LEED standards. Design manager skilled in both residential new construction and remodeling projects. Experience with high-profile clients on design of multi-million-dollar properties involving challenging site placement. Focused on green design with eye for luxury.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Architect

Bellevue Residence
  • Team member for interior concept design, schematic design and construction drawing stages.

Site Architect - Assistant Site Chief

SEHIL CONSTRUCTION LTD
  • Assisted the management of a construction site for a mid-rise residence building
  • Been a management team member for five months during the reinforced concrete structural works.

Site Architect - Assistant Site Chief

SEHIL CONSTRUCTION LTD
  • Assisted the management of a construction site during the finishing works for five months.

Architect, Senior Architect, Team Leader, Project Manager

IKIDESIGN GROUP
03.2006 - 12.2020
  • Led a team of 20 architects through all stages of design, including concept, schematic, detailed, and construction documentation; collaborated with renowned firms DP Architects and Foster & Partners to co-design a complex and ensure seamless integration of architectural elements.
  • Balanced aesthetics with functionality by creating architectural designs that met both visual appeal and practicality requirements.
  • Produced detailed drawings and specifications used by contractors and engineers to build projects.

Site Architect - Site Chief

SEHIL CONSTRUCTION LTD
10.2003 - 05.2005
  • Managed a construction site for an education campus composed of a kindergarten and elementary school
  • Structural system of both buildings and the facade of the kindergarten was finished in nine months.

Architect

AYTÖRE ARCHITECTURE
06.2001 - 06.2002
  • Worked as designer and drafter on design phases of court house buildings given by the Ministry of Construction.

Architect

PROJEN ARCHITECTURE
02.2001 - 06.2001
  • Worked as a drafter in construction works and the shop-drawing stages of various military buildings.

Education

Master of Science - Department of Architecture

Middle East Technical University
Ankara, Türkiye
09.2003

Bachelor of Science - Department of Architecture

Middle East Technical University
Ankara, Türkiye
06.2000

Skills

    • Turkish
    • English
    • Russian
    • Land Use Planning
    • WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP)
    • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional
    • Space Planning
      • Technical Architecture Design
      • Project Planning
      • Code research
      • Interior design
      • Design development
      • AutoCAD expertise

Special Interests

Ecological and Bioclimatic Architecture Applications

Personal Information

Driving License: True

Languages

Turkish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Russian
Elementary

Timeline

Architect, Senior Architect, Team Leader, Project Manager

IKIDESIGN GROUP
03.2006 - 12.2020

Site Architect - Site Chief

SEHIL CONSTRUCTION LTD
10.2003 - 05.2005

Architect

AYTÖRE ARCHITECTURE
06.2001 - 06.2002

Architect

PROJEN ARCHITECTURE
02.2001 - 06.2001

Architect

Bellevue Residence

Site Architect - Assistant Site Chief

SEHIL CONSTRUCTION LTD

Site Architect - Assistant Site Chief

SEHIL CONSTRUCTION LTD

Master of Science - Department of Architecture

Middle East Technical University

Bachelor of Science - Department of Architecture

Middle East Technical University
Birol TOPALOGLU