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Isil Yildiz

Lead Architect | Large-Scale Urban Regeneration Specialist

Architect and project leadership specialist in high-density residential, urban transformation and government-regulated redevelopment projects in Istanbul, Turkey.

Isil Yildiz
10+ Years of Experience
About

Background & Focus

Isil Yildiz is an architect and project leadership specialist with over 10+ years of progressive experience in high-density residential, urban transformation and government-regulated redevelopment projects in Turkey's most competitive real estate markets. She has played a leading coordination role in multi-phase urban regeneration initiatives in Istanbul, including a 4500-unit and a 3000-unit large-scale mixed-use urban development project, a 530-unit mixed-use urban renewal project, a 600-unit residential cooperative development for Turkish Airlines employees, and multiple landmark mixed-use projects within government-controlled restructuring processes (TMSF). She is recognized for cross-disciplinary coordination, regulatory expertise, construction supervision and high-value project execution in complex metropolitan environments. Education: Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), Yeditepe University (100% English program), Honor Degree, GPA 3.11 / 4.00.

Career

Experience

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2020 — 2021
Senior Project Coordinator | Team Lead - Large-Scale Residential & Restoration Projects
IDEALIST Tourism & Construction Inc. (IDEAL YAPI), Istanbul, Turkey
Interdisciplinary coordination management. Directed architectural and construction coordination for the S.S. Havai Housing Cooperative 600-Unit Residential Development (THY Housing Project, Arnavutkoy, Istanbul), the Historic Façade Restoration in Pera, Istanbul, and Urban Regeneration Projects in Bakirkoy.
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Jul 2014 — Nov 2019
Project Coordination Architect - Implementation & Production Directorate; Concept Development Architect - Design Directorate
DUMANKAYA Construction Inc., Istanbul, Turkey
Contributed to and coordinated multiple landmark residential and mixed-use projects including Dumankaya Kontrast (Fikirtepe I&II Urban Regeneration, 500 units), Dumankaya Gebze Cayirova (3000 units), Ritim Istanbul, Dumankaya Mozaik, Dumankaya Modern Vadi, Dumankaya Horizon, Adres Sancaktepe, Dumankaya Hi-Fit and Dumankaya Flex Office; within TMSF: Terrace Lotus (Inanlar Construction-Esenyurt), Fi-Side and Barikent (Kirikkale) and the Central Bank Project (Umraniye).
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2011 — 2013
High-responsible Architect - Urban Regeneration & Large-Scale Housing
Teknik Yapi Teknik Yapilar Co. Inc., Istanbul, Turkey
Contributed to nationally recognized residential projects including Evora Istanbul (joint venture with Emlak Konut, 4500 units), Metropark Halkali, Evora Park Sancaktepe and Concord Fikirtepe Urban Regeneration. Prepared implementation projects and approval documentation; secured municipal, fire department and Emlak Konut approvals; managed MEP/structural coordination drawings; conducted on-site quality inspections.
Skills

Areas of Expertise

Leadership in Large-Scale (500+ Unit) Residential Developments Urban Transformation & Government-Regulated Projects Historic Building Restoration (Municipality-Approved) Architectural Concept-to-Execution Oversight Tender Strategy & Contractor Selection Authority Interdisciplinary Design Superposition (Architectural / Structural / MEP) High-Value Material Procurement & Budget Control Sales & Marketing Architectural Strategy Quality Control & Construction Supervision Regulatory Compliance & Municipal Approval Management Urban Transformation Expert Cert. Program AutoCAD Revit SketchUp Adobe Photoshop Axapta MS Office
Get in Touch

Contact

Phone+90 507 577 5476
LocationIstanbul, Turkey