Finding well-considered design solutions that support both current requirements and future sustainability is something I appreciate as a new graduate with experience in architectural technology. My goal is to design areas that improve communities’ livability and general well-being.
CONTACT DETAILS
E - Mail esmanurctnk98@gmail.com
PH. No. +1 (416) 820 - 4851
Adress North York, ON, Canada
EDUCATION
2022 - 2024 2019 - 2021
Architectural Technology Toronto, ON, Canada Advanced Diploma Program City and Urban Planning Isparta, Turkey
Bachelars of Architecture
LANGUAGES
Turkish - Native or bilingual proficiency
English - Full professional proficiency
WORK EXPERIENCE
2024 - Current Architectural / BIM Technologist Plus VG Architects , Contributed to all stages design studies through design development Developed 3D Revit and specifications. Gained hands-on experience understanding of collaborative architectural technology
2023 - 2024 Architectural Technologist Plus VG Architects , Toronto,
Supported the preparation design sketches and 3D Prepared CAD drawings feedback. Shadowed senior architects to gain practical experience. Supported in generating virtual walkthroughs,
Technology Program
Program
Planning Program
Technologist Toronto, ON, Canada
stages of project development, from initial through to the construction documents and phases.
models that adhered to project standards
experience with BIM360, enhancing my collaborative project management within the technology field.
Technologist Internship
Toronto, ON, Canada
preparation of presentation materials, including 3D renderings for client meetings. drawings and revisions based on design
architects and technologists during site visits experience.
generating visualizations, including renderings and to communicate design ideas.
SKILL SET
Comm. and Time Management
Presentation Skills
Task Oriented
Adaptibility and Flexibilty
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Multitasking
Self-Motivation and Discipline
AutoCad
Revit
SketchUp
Adobe Creative Cloud
Twinmotion
Rhino/Grasshopper
Dynamo
Lumion
V-Ray
VOLUNTEERING
2020 Renovation and Transformation Project of Inonu Primary School Suleyman Demirel University , Isparta, Turkey
Contributed to the renovation and transformation project of Inonu Primary School
COMPETITON & WORKSHOP
2024
BSI International Charrette 2024 The Brookfield Sustainability Institute , Toronto, ON, Canada
From February 21 to February 26, The Brookfield Sustainability Institute hosted its 21st International Charrette, gathering over 150 professional students and practitioners for an intensive five-day event. Together, we tackled 11 diverse challenges under the theme “Sharing, Caring and Living: Sustainable Communities for the Future.”
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Joy Springs
Etobicoke Civic Centre Adaptive Re-Use Project - 2024
Revit, Point Cloud, Illustrator, Photoshop, Twinmotion
Curvalux
Downtown Waterfront Residential Project - 2024
AutoCad, Revit, Twinmotion, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dynamo
Design Samples from Rhino/Grasshoper, Dynamo - 2024
Dynamo, Rhinoceros 3D/Grasshopper
JOY SPRINGS
Etobicoke Civic Centre - Renovation and Adaptive Re-use Project Academic - 2024
Contributers
Esma Cetinkaya - JJ Davis - Jim Kwan - Dagmawit Habtom - William Mena Laon - Ana Maria Castro - Joohyun Lee - Seungeoun Yoo
Main Role for the Project : Central Building
This project is dedicated to creating vibrant and joyful living spaces for seniors, designed to enhance their well-being and foster a sense of community and happiness. Recognizing the importance of a positive living environment for the elderly, the aim is to design a space where seniors can feel rejuvenated, engaged and connected with their peers while embracing their inner childlike spirit. Connecting nature with colour as a strategy to creating a joyful and happy environment that is interconnected. Bringing back the sense of joy, happiness and fun within the living environment is the main strategy within our design.
Ultimately, this project envisions senior living spaces as more than just residences; they are envisioned as dynamic hubs of joy, happiness and interconnectedness while ensuring the childlike experience of life is still here.
As a team, we were able to turn a drab, monochromatic colour scheme into a lively, eye-catching design. We improved the overall ambiance and experience by adding a range of colours, making the area not only more visually appealing but also energetic and welcoming.
Transportation Map
Community Tonality Map
Green Space Map
Map Heat Noise Map
Existing Site Plan
Site Plan
Proposed
Through this initiative, an unused land is transformed into a lively, sensory-rich area. We stimulate the sense of smell by using fragrant flowers and herbs, while water features draw birds and fill the air with calming noises. The landscape’s varied textures offer a tactile, healing experience, and the vibrant flowers accentuate the aesthetic appeal, resulting in a vibrant and welcoming space that fosters wellbeing and a sense of connection to the natural world.
We created a dynamic spatial arrangement in our design by carefully separating the central and north buildings. We included vibrancy and give the people a sense of vitality. In addition to adding visual value, this component promotes a cozier and more
included a water feature to improve the environment’s more engaging environment.
CURVALUX
Curvalux Condominium Design - Residential Project
Academic - 2024
Contributers
A mid-rise mixed-use building near Queen’s Quay and Merchant’s Wharf, offering lake views. With 10 stories, the first two are made of concrete and the remaining eight are from cross-laminated wood. The ground floor features rentable retail spaces, while the second-floor houses resident amenities.
Esma Cetinkaya - Jim Kwan - Umesh Chauhan
As a team our approach was to design this waterfront condominium blend with its environment while making it visually appeling for its visitors and residents. From balconies to main facade design, everything is a representation of water, life and movement.
Wave Design Inspiration
Massing Progress
QUEENS
Plan Pool Design
MERCHANTS WHARF
BENCHES AROUND THE WALKWAY
Proposed Site Plan
We seek to maximize the production of renewable energy, improve stormwater management, and reduce the ecological footprint of the building through the integration of solar panels, a green roof, rain gardens, and permeable pavement on the site.
PROMENADE
Site Plan Shading Design
Site Plan Pool Design
The ground floor design focused on maximizing the retail area while providing easy resident access, in accordance with Ontario Building Code (OBC) requirements. The design aimed to optimize retail space utilization, ensure convenient pathways, and comply with safety regulations. In the interior we also kept wave pattern that we used for the main facade,on the walls and ceilings.
Studio Apartment Render
Lobby Render
Reception Render
1 BR Apartment Render
Our design approach for the assisted living unit was prioritized accessibility and convenience for the residents who require assistance. By locating the units in close proximity to the elevator, we ensured that people with mobility challenges could easily access their apartments without any obstacles. This consideration reflects our commitment to providing a professional and efficient living environment that serves to the unique needs of the residents, improving their overall quality of life.
The design of this building not only focuses on integrating with the natural surroundings but also prioritizes sustainability. Recycled materials were incorporated into the construction, reducing the environmental impact and promoting responsible building practices.
The use of recycled materials, along with the organic and flowing design of the curving roof, creates a seamless and harmonious connection between the structure and the environment.
Incorporating recycled materials into our charging station design not only aligns with our sustainability goals but also creates a sleek and modern look. The use of glass and metal provides a visually appealing element that enhances the overall aesthetic of the space.
Ground Floor Plan
OPENTOBELOW NOSECONDFLOORABOVESERVICEBAYS
We improved the look of our railings to create a more elegant and visually appealing showroom. We transformed a functional piece into an eye-catching feature that adds to the overall visual appeal of the space by adding high-quality materials.
Second Floor Plan
HILLCREST COMMUNITY CENTRE
Hillcrest Community Centre - Institutional Design Project
Academic - 2023
Contributers
Esma Cetinkaya
Modern architecture places on sustainability, and thanks developments, there are many structure more eco-friendly and use of recycled materials, energy-efficient and rainwater harvesting systems, high priority on sustainability.
a lot of emphasis thanks to technological many ways to make a and efficient. Through the energy-efficient windows, systems, my design places a
This project exhibits a dedication to responsible design by fusing passive and active sustainable solutions. The building establishes a standard for ecologically responsible architecture with its creative water management, energy-efficient features, and repurposed materials.
CLOSET SHOE/COAT CLOSET COVERED OUTDOOR AREA
Ground Floor Plan
The project’s dedication to inclusive design is further reinforced with an outside ramp that guarantees accessibility for all users. This innovation blends in perfectly with the overall architectural design while improving use and mobility. Alao triple-glazed windows increase energy efficiency and reduce heat loss by improving insulating performance. They also help to improve acoustic performance, which reduces outside noise interference and makes the interior more comfortable.
U-FARM
City Harvest - Sustainable/Environmental Project Design Charrette Outcome - 2024
U-Farm is an innovative edible urban landscape that reimagines urban spaces by transforming underutilized city spaces into local food-growing hubs in the St. Lawrence Neighborhood. This initiative aims to provide local and affordable food access while reshaping the dynamic between people, food, and urban living.
Through the strategic deployment of networked high-tech food production modules, U-Farm will optimize the utilization of urban spaces for cultivating and providing access to fresh, locally grown produce to local communities while promoting a deeper understanding of sustainable food systems. By focusing on two distinct public areas—the extensive open patio as an Oasis and the street-level corridors designated as Sensory Gardens, U-Farm aims to create vibrant social hubs intertwined with food production.
THE OASIS SENSORY GARDEN
Our goal was to develop a holistic local urban food system that integrates environmental, social, and economic sustainability principles to enhance food security, community wellbeing, and economic empowerment within the St. Lawrence neighborhood.
PAVILION OF HUMANITY - FIRST CONTACT
City Harvest - Sustainable/Environmental Project Academic - 2024
Ground Floor Plan
Second
The Pavilion Project aims to exhibit humanity’s most remarkable accomplishments to extraterrestrial beings, seeking to build mutual understanding and collaboration by showcasing our collective achievements
Humanity’s most significant achievement throughout history lies in the remarkable progress made in the field of communication and our civilizations have benefited from its growth over time. We have developed languages, exchanged ideas, and preserved important information through communicating successfully. The progress in the way we connect, and share has been crucial in creating our common human experience and helping us develop and understand each other. Through thoughtful design and architecture, the pavilion will showcase the progressed and advanced communication in Earth to introduce it to extraterrestrial beings.
The Amazon Rainforest, often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” is the world’s largest tropical rainforest. I chose this location for my project because I wanted somewhere mostly flat with dense forests and without people so I can represent my building without any distractions and my pavilion can be the only information source for the extraterrestrial beings.
Progress
Transition Eras In HIstory
Unifying Nature of Communication
Eternal Cycle of Ongoing Progress
LOCATION : Codajás, State of Amazonas, 69450-000, Brazil
PARAMETRIC DESIGN SAMPLES
Design Samples From Dynamo & Rhino/Grasshopper - 2024
