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I am an experienced architect and design leader with over 24 years of international project experience. I specialize in managing complex, large-scale developments from master planning through construction, with a focus on sustainability, NetZero, and smart building strategies. I thrive on guiding multidisciplinary teams, coordinating with clients across cultures, and delivering projects on time and within budget while meeting regulatory standards.
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Language
English
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German
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Turkish
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Chinese
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Arabic
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Work Experience
Lead Architect at AE7 Düsseldorf
August 1, 2022 - November 21, 2025Lead architect for the refurbishment, renovation and new build projects including large kitchen distribution centers; coordinated multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver on programme and budget (approx. €7 million).
Projektleiter at Gaiser + Partner
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022Overall modernization of Rathaus West Karlsruhe, including interior rearrangement, restoration work and coordination with city authorities and heritage office.
Projektleiter at Jarcke Architekten
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020Renovation and conversion of Evangelical Stadtkirche (FDS); interior design, restoration of historical paintings and integration of new program.
Senior Design Manager at OBERMEYER Middle East GmbH
March 1, 2019 - March 1, 2019Dewa Headquarters in Dubai: Net Zero energy, sustainable smart building; led design teams across architecture, landscape, interiors and TGA; managed external consultants and client presentations.
Freelance Architect / Projektleiter at Private Projects / Freelance
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017Private villas and guest houses in Thailand; feasibility studies for private investors and hotels in the region; master planning and feasibility studies for Swansea City Beach project in the UK.
General Manager / Projektleiter at DSA Architects International
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Crescent Development, Baku, Azerbaijan: master planning and high-value mixed-use development; coordination with design teams, client and authorities.
Senior Design Manager at KELE Contracting and Projektentwickler
September 1, 2015 - September 1, 2015Versace D1 Tower, Dubai: luxury mixed-use tower; led design management, coordination with external consultants; RFP to construction handover.
Projektleiter at DSA Architects International
July 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013Shah Dag project (Shahdag Resort) Azerbaijan: luxury hotels and resort; interfaces with main contractor, architects of record and client.
Senior Design Manager at Woods Bagot Middle East
February 1, 2012 - February 1, 2012Heydar Aliyev International Airport – New Terminal: coordination with Arup, Buro Happold; lead architect for multi-disciplinary design.
General Project Manager / Lead Architect at I+O Industry Planning + Organization
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Best Food Factory, Abu Dhabi: production facility shaping, architecture and production systems; solar and graywater strategies.
Senior Architect / Project Leader at Mirodec Gulf
October 1, 2009 - October 1, 2009Dubai Metro Red Line Stations: on-site leadership and coordination across eight stations plus six pre-construction stations; QA/QC and client coordination.
Senior Architect / Team Leader at Woods Bagot Middle East
February 1, 2009 - February 1, 2009Mina Al Arab Development – Ras Al Khaimah: residential and leisure masterplan; community design and execution.
Projektleiter Büroleiter at Logon Architecture / Deutsch-Chinesisch Büro & US 21st Design Co. Ltd
April 1, 2007 - April 1, 2007Dongying New Harbour City – master planning, architecture and infrastructure; regulatory planning and master planning.
Projektarchitekt / Design Manager at Walther & Partner Dresden
February 1, 2000 - February 1, 2000Klotzsche Denkmalgeschützte Gebäude; refurbishment and restoration; all project phases and documentation.
Freelance Architect at Self-employed / Artmix Bodensee
April 1, 2005 - April 1, 2005Restoration and renovation of landmark buildings; design development and construction documentation; leading teams.
Project Architect Design Manager at Walther & Partner
February 1, 1998 - February 1, 2000Led refurbishment and restoration of listed buildings, from concept through construction documentation, coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
Project Architect / Freelance at Self Employment / Freelance (in cooperation with MP Peter Architect Artmix GmbH)
February 1, 2000 - April 1, 2005Provided architectural design services, master planning and feasibility studies for corporate, residential and institutional projects; led design teams and liaised with clients.
Project Manager / Lead Architect at Logon Architecture (German-Chinese)
June 1, 2005 - April 1, 2007German-Chinese project manager / lead architect for Dongying New Harbour City; master planning and design oversight; coordination with authorities.
Senior Architect / Team Leader at Woods Bagot Middle East
April 1, 2007 - February 1, 2009Mina Al Arab Development Ras Al Khaimah UAE; residential and resort master planning; managed cross-disciplinary design teams.
Senior Principal Architect at I+O Industry Planning + Organization
February 1, 2009 - January 31, 2011Best Food Factory Abu Dhabi; energy-efficient factory design; integrated solar, water reuse; production line flexibility.
Senior Architect / Project Manager at Mirodec Gulf
February 1, 2009 - October 31, 2009Dubai Metro Red Line Stations; site coordination; liaised with contractors and authorities; delivered high-quality stations under tight deadlines.
Senior Architect / Design Manager at Woods Bagot Middle East
February 1, 2011 - February 1, 2012Heydar Aliyev International Airport – New Terminal Building (Baku); coordinate international teams; design-build coordination with Arup/Buro Happold.
Project Manager on Site at DSA Architects International
June 1, 2012 - July 1, 2013Shahdag Resort Grand Hotels Azerbaijan; on-site coordination for multiple hotel components; client and authorities liaison.
Senior Design Manager at Kele Contracting and Client
September 1, 2013 - September 1, 2015Versace D1 Tower; lead design management for a major mixed-use tower; cross-disciplinary coordination with client and consultants.
Lead Architect at DSA Architects International
November 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017Crescent Development – Crescent Development Crescent/Baku; master planning and design for mixed-use development; coordination with client and authorities.
Design Manager / Project Director at Freelance
January 1, 2017 - November 2, 2017City Beach Master planning and building design – Swansea, UK; feasibility studies for private investors; master planning for private and hospitality programs.
Senior Design Manager at OBERMEYER Middle East GmbH
November 2, 2017 - March 31, 2019Dewa Headquarters – Dubai; NetZero, Sustainable and Smart Building; manage internal/external teams and multi-disciplinary packages.
Project Manager at Jarcke Architekten Freudenstadt
November 1, 2019 - October 31, 2020Ev. Church refurbishment and reconstruction; interior design, murals, organ area; coordination with authorities and contractors; energy upgrades.
Lead Architect at GaisER + Partner
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022Total Modernization of City Hall West Karlsruhe; renovation, restoration and interior reorganization of 13,000 m2.
Lead Architect at AE7
August 1, 2022 - PresentConversion, refurbishment and extension of large distribution kitchens in Velbert Helios Hospital; general project management and coordination with specialists.
Education
Dipl. Ing.-M.Arch. at Technische Universität Karlsruhe (KIT)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Dipl. Ing.- M.Arch. at University of Karlsruhe (KIT)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998Qualifications
PMP Certification Preparation
January 11, 2030 - November 21, 2025Registered Architect in German Architectural Association
January 1, 2000 - December 18, 2025Industry Experience
Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Government, Other
Experience Level
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