Fatma Arslan
London,United Kingdom
Summary
London-based architectural designer with nearly 10 years of experience in architectural design, technical drawing, space planning, and construction delivery. Proficient in AutoCAD with over 10 years of experience, including eight years of professional CAD production. Skilled in managing residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, producing comprehensive plans, sections, elevations, and construction documentation. Holds an MSc in Environmental Design and Engineering from UCL, with expertise in building services, lighting, ventilation, HVAC, and building performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work history
Senior Architectural Designer&Project Coordinator
Aslankaya Group Construction & Trading Ltd.
Gaziantep, Turkey
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Coordinated on-site delivery of 14-villa development by reviewing drawings daily against constraints.
- Liaised with engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to unblock installation issues.
- Monitored structural and installation works to keep buildability aligned with design intent.
Architectural Designer
Evsen Konukoglu Architecture & Engineering Ltd.
Gaziantep, Turkey
02.2013 - 04.2021
- Produced and developed architectural drawing packages in AutoCAD on daily basis for eight years, including floor plans, sections, elevations, layout studies and permit documentation.
- Developed architectural layouts and space plans for residential, commercial and mixed-use projects.
- Prepared detailed technical and construction documentation and maintained drawing accuracy and consistency through multiple design revisions.
- Coordinated architectural drawings with structural engineers and other project stakeholders, identifying and resolving issues.
- Liaised with clients and local authorities throughout design and approval stages, revising proposals in response to project requirements, technical constraints and feedback.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Architecture
Cukurova University
Adana, Turkey 09.2008 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Architecture
Zirve University (Gaziantep University)
Gaziantep, Turkey 02.2014 - 02.2016
Master of Science - Built Environment: Environmental Design and Engineering
University College London (UCL)
London, United Kingdom 09.2024 - 09.2025
Skills
AutoCAD, Technical Drawing & Documentation
- Advanced 2D AutoCAD — 10 years’ use, including 8 years’ daily professional practice
- Architectural technical and construction drawings
- Planning, permit and construction documentation
- Drawing revisions, quality control and drawing accuracy
- Furniture, room and functional layouts
- Circulation, spatial usability, capacity and clearance considerations
- Residential, commercial and mixed-use design
- Client brief interpretation and practical design solutions
- Design feasibility and buildability review
- Architectural design development through design, permit and construction stages
- On-site construction coordination and design compliance
- Identification and resolution of technical and spatial issues during project delivery
- Multidisciplinary coordination with engineers, contractors and stakeholders
- Working knowledge of lighting, ventilation, HVAC and building services considerations
- Managing multiple projects, drawing packages and deadlines
- Prioritising short-turnaround tasks in dynamic project environments
- Independent organisation and reliable delivery
Software
Design & BIM: AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp
Environmental & Analysis Tools: IESVE, One Click LCA
Visualisation & Graphics: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Productivity & Information Management: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Languages
English
Advanced
Turkish
Native
Kurdish
Native
Certification & Registration
LEED Green Associate
U.S. Green Building Council
Credential ID: 11656200
Mar 2026 - Mar 2028
Registered Architect
The Chamber of Architects of Turkey (CAT)
Mar 2013 - present
Timeline
Master of Science - Built Environment: Environmental Design and Engineering
University College London (UCL)
09.2024 - 09.2025
Senior Architectural Designer&Project Coordinator
Aslankaya Group Construction & Trading Ltd.
12.2023 - 09.2024
Master of Science - Architecture
Zirve University (Gaziantep University)
02.2014 - 02.2016
Architectural Designer
Evsen Konukoglu Architecture & Engineering Ltd.
02.2013 - 04.2021
Bachelor's Degree - Architecture
Cukurova University
09.2008 - 05.2012