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Darling SpringCo-founder & Lead Architect
Nov. 2018Boston, Massachusetts, United States-Completed a 5,400 SF cultural heritage residential project on the Turkish Riviera in 2024, reflecting a holistic approach that integrates architecture, landscape, and interior design. -Introduced a pilot touchless shopping experience in Chelsea Market, NY, in 2022, enhancing consumer engagement and demonstrating innovative retail design solutions. - detailed -Spearheaded architectural and interior design projects, emphasizing a user-centered design thinking approach. -Expanded the studio’s commitment to sustainability with a new line of homewares in 2021, reinforcing the belief that good design enriches life with meaningful experiences. -Launched a platform in 2019 that showcases female designers, uniting culture and commerce while reimagining consumer shopping through innovative retail applications.
PLATZ Architecture + DesignFounder, Architect
Jan. 2012 - Aug. 2018Istanbul, Türkiye-Managed a diverse portfolio of architectural projects, ensuring high-quality results and client satisfaction through effective design, construction, and execution.
-Delivered high-quality outcomes across various sectors, enhancing functionality and aesthetics in healthcare, commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects. Healthcare Projects:
Specialized in designing healthcare facilities with a focus on enhancing functionality and patient experience. Delivered the schematic and exterior shell design of Maputo Central Hospital (450,000 SF) & Maputo VIP Hospital (330,000 SF), contributing to the hospital's efficient operation and aesthetic integration. Commercial Projects:
Directed a range of commercial projects, including interior design and renovation of office spaces and hotel facilities. Oversaw the comprehensive redesign of office environments, designed hotel ballrooms and entrances, and developed modern facades that harmonized with historical contexts.
Adesso Group (IT Solutions GE): Maintained a long-standing relationship, planning spatial growth in alignment with the company's development goals and spatial needs. Over six years, designed a total of 26,000 SF of spaces, including recreational, research, development, and operational areas.
Hampton by Hilton: Developed schematic designs to construction documents for 16,000 SF of hotel multipurpose areas, including a multi-purpose ballroom and support facilities.
Zorlu Residences: Delivered construction documentation for various types of residences within a modern luxury apartment complex, totaling 86,000 SF. Residential Projects:
Delivered a diverse range of residential projects, including custom vacation homes, historical barn transformations into modern lofts, and family residence refurbishments, tailored to meet specific client needs and preferences. further examples can be found at https://banutanguler.com/
ArupArchitect
Jan. 2011 - Mar. 2012Istanbul, TurkeyMedical Rehabilitation Center, Ashgabat Olympic Complex - 86,000 sqf Medical Rehabilitation Center, Phase 1 of the Ashgabat Olympic Complex. The Medical Building serves athletes during the games and the public in the period that follows afterward. The building is planned as a facility that focuses on the physical rehabilitation of injured athletes and the administration of drug testing. Construction of the building has been completed. -Managed the team throughout the project lifecycle, from schematic design to the final construction drawings phases as Team Leader at the Medical Rehabilitation Center.
-Fostered collaboration and communication among engineers and consultants, encouraging a productive and innovative work environment.
-Acted as the primary liaison between the team, consultants, and client, effectively managing relationships to align project goals and expectations.
-Oversaw the integration and performance of outsourced personnel, ensuring consistency in quality and adherence to project timelines.
-Maintained clear and ongoing communication with clients, providing updates and addressing concerns to ensure satisfaction with the project outcomes.
Blair + Mui Dowd ArchitectsArchitect
Jan. 2010 - Jan. 2011Greater New York City Area-Delivered the schematic design for a LEED-certified interior fit-out of a 1,300 SF shell space for the First Wet Research Facility & Drug Discovery Laboratory beyond Vanderbilt University Medical Center campus.
-Designed and organized drawings and presentations for effective project communication.
HWP Planungsgesellschaft mbHSenior Architect
Dec. 2008 - Jan. 2010Stuttgart Area, GermanyHWP Planungsgesellschaft mbH is a planning and consulting company that provides engineering services for complex building projects. -Member of Al Rajhi University and University Hospital Al Bukairiyah (750,000 m²- 8 Million SF) project team. -Led the design process for the basement level of the University Hospital, ensuring it effectively supported the operations of the existing hospital.
-Collaborated with architects, engineers, and healthcare professionals to develop functional and efficient designs aligned with hospital workflows.
-Ensured compliance with local regulations and healthcare standards, creating a safe and effective environment for patients and staff.
6102 DesignSenior Architect
Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2008Istanbul, Türkiye-Planned and programmed the expansion of PepsiCo’s Istanbul Headquarters.
-Delivered the schematic design for the shell & core building and its interiors.
-Used design thinking to effectively present a multinational company in a local context.
Blair + Mui Dowd ArchitectsArchitect
Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2007Greater New York City AreaDonald Blair & Partners Architects, LLC (currently Blair+Mui Down Architects) is a 20-person firm in New York specializing in clinical, research, and community facility architecture and planning. • Vanderbilt University Medical Center Lobby Renovation; Member of design team responsible for presentation drawings and images, construction documents. • Vanderbilt University Langford Auditorium Renovation;
Directed design processes of a successfully transformed, an outdated 1100 person auditorium to a functioning lecture and performance auditorium. Involved in the project in schematic design, CD and DD phases. • Columbia Memorial Hospital-Critical Care Unit Renovation;
Took place as a design architect; also, responsible for presentation; in terms of the style and the format. • Vanderbilt University Hospital Critical Care Tower Planning and programming.
Member of design team, responsible for presentation drawings and images, construction documents.
su11 architecture+designJunior Architect - SU11 Architecture & Design, New York
Sep. 2004 - Jan. 2005New York, United StatesDeveloped planning and conceptual design skills while contributing to the execution of residential projects.
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