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I am an architect and designer with a passion for blending culinary experience design and business strategy. I explore how spaces, brands, and services tell stories, create memorable experiences, and improve people’s lives. I love mentoring students, leading interdisciplinary projects, and building ventures that merge creativity with practicality.
In my work, I bridge architecture, branding, and gastronomy to craft spaces and experiences that resonate with communities. I continuously seek opportunities to experiment, teach, and grow through hands-on leadership, storytelling, and collaborative creation.
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Language
English
Fluent
Arabic
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French
Advanced
Turkish
Advanced
Work Experience
Graduate Architect at FJ MIMARLIK
September 30, 2025 - September 30, 2025Supervised site execution of interior design projects, managed BOQs, materials, and finishes to ensure quality, budget, and safety compliance. Coordinated with clients and engineers to meet project timelines. Contributed to international competitions, developing narratives, concepts, floor plans, and AI-assisted visualizations. Designed and delivered workshops on architectural storytelling, professional presentation, and freehand sketching. Mentored senior architecture students on developing impactful graduation projects.
Intern Architect at FJ MIMARLIK
September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025Supported interior architecture projects, developing narratives, floor plans, and AI-assisted visualizations.
Site Supervisor (Interior Design Projects) at Ertas Group
December 31, 2022 - October 1, 2025Supervised site execution of interior design projects, managed BOQs, materials and finishes to ensure quality, budget, and safety compliance. Coordinated with clients and engineers to meet project timelines. Contributed to international competitions with narratives, concepts, floor plans, and AI-assisted visualizations. Designed and delivered workshops on architectural storytelling, professional presentation, and freehand sketching. Mentored senior architecture students on graduating projects. Monitored progress and documented daily site activities.
Site Supervisor, Interior Design Project at Ertas Group
December 31, 2022 - September 30, 2025Supervised site execution of an interior design project, managing BOQs, materials, and finishes to ensure quality, budget, and safety compliance. Coordinated with clients and engineers to meet project timelines. Contributed to international competitions, developing narratives, concepts, floor plans, and AI-assisted visualizations. Designed and delivered workshops on architectural storytelling, professional presentation, and freehand sketching. Mentored senior architecture students on developing impactful graduation projects. Gained hands-on experience in site supervision, construction methods, and project coordination. Monitored progress, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and documenting daily site activities.
Site Supervisor / Interior Design Project at Ertas Group
December 31, 2022 - September 30, 2025Supervised site execution of an interior design project, managing BOQs, materials, and finishes to ensure quality, budget, and safety compliance. Coordinated with clients and engineers to meet project timelines. Monitored progress and documented daily site activities.
Site Supervisor (Interior Design) at Ertas Group
December 31, 2022 - September 30, 2025Supervised interior design project site execution, managed BOQs, materials and finishes to ensure quality, budget, and safety compliance. Coordinated with clients and engineers to meet project timelines. Contributed to international competitions, developing narratives, concepts, floor plans, and AI-assisted visualizations. Designed and delivered workshops on architectural storytelling, professional presentation, and freehand sketching. Mentored senior architecture students on developing impactful graduation projects. Gained hands-on experience in site supervision, construction methods, and project coordination. Monitored progress, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and documenting daily site activities.
Founder & Creative Director at NAJ Pastry (Istanbul)
January 1, 2022 - PresentFounded and managed a creative business blending branding, culinary experience design, and business planning; led brand identity, concept development, and baking workshops. Executed projects across Lebanon, Turkey, and Australia, shaping dessert offerings and client experiences.
Site Supervisor at Ertas Group
January 1, 2022 - PresentSupervised site execution of an interior design project, managing BOQs, materials, and finishes to ensure quality, budget, and safety compliance. Coordinated with clients and engineers to meet project timelines. Monitored progress, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and documenting daily site activities. Gained hands-on experience in site supervision, construction methods, and project coordination.
Founder / Creative Director at NAJ Pastry
January 1, 2013 - PresentFounded and managed a creative business blending branding, culinary experience design, and business planning. Led branding and business development from brand identity and layout design to customer experience strategies for small businesses and growth. Co-founded NAJ Pastry in Istanbul, shaping its brand identity, innovative dessert lines, and baking workshops.
Education
Architecture at Istanbul Bilgi University
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Bachelor of Architecture at Beirut Arab University (BAU)
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Minor in Gastronomy & Culinary Arts at Istanbul Bilgi University
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Bachelor of Architecture at Istanbul Bilgi University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019Minor in Gastronomy & Culinary Arts at Istanbul Bilgi University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Bachelor of Architecture at BAU - Beirut, Lebanon
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Architecture Studies (3 Years) at Istanbul Bilgi University
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Minor in Gastronomy & Culinary Arts at Istanbul Bilgi University
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Bachelor of Architecture at Istanbul Bilgi University, Istanbul, Turkey
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019Minor in Gastronomy & Culinary Arts at Istanbul Bilgi University
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Bachelor of Architecture with Minor in Gastronomy & Culinary Arts at Istanbul Bilgi University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024Architecture Studies (Foundation) – Pre-transfer at Core Istanbul
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019Autodesk Certification at Autodesk (Online)
January 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025Tamayouz Excellence Award (Graduation Projects Award) at Tamayouz Excellence Award
January 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025Qualifications
Autodesk Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Academic Excellence Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024Autodesk Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Tamayouz Excellence Award
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Autodesk Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Academic Excellence Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024High Honor Certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Autodesk Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Tamayouz International Award – Graduation Projects (Top 100)
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Academic Excellence Scholarship (2022–2024)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024High Honor Certificate - Architecture Studies (3 Years)
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025Autodesk Certification
January 1, 2022 - October 1, 2025Academic Excellence Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Industry Experience
Education, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality
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