BURCIN
LESS
ARCHITECT, *D MODELING & DESIGN
CONTACT
427A Filbert St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
ad2na8@r.postjobfree.com
ABOUT ME
Graduated as an interior
architect in 2018 and
subsequently founded "Akkurt
Architecture," demonstrating
entrepreneurial drive and
leadership skills.
In 2019, I embarked on a mission
to gain international experience
in the USA, showcasing
adaptability, ambition, and a
commitment to professional
growth.
Completed a one-year internship
at Team 7 International in San
Francisco, gaining key
experience designing residential
and commercial spaces.
Independently conceptualized
and designed multiple complete
restaurants as a freelance
architect and designer.
EDUCATION
Cumhuriyet University Sivas, Turkey
Bachelors of Art in Architecture
EXPERIENCE
May 2022 - Current
Interior Architect Freelance San Francisco, CA
Led the end-to-end design and development of multiple restaurants in the Bay Area
Collaborated closely with the restaurant owner and stakeholders to understand their vision, requirements, and budget constraints.
Developed complete concept drawings and specifications, mood boards, and 3D visualizations to convey the interior design vision effectively. May 2021 – May 2022
Interior Design Intern Team 7 International San Francisco, CA
Assisted in selecting and sourcing furniture, lighting fixtures, decor, and other elements to create authentic interior spaces.
Utilized Adobe Photoshop so ware to create renderings of proposed interior designs.
Collaborated with senior interior architects on concept design, detail drawings, and material selections.
Analyzed floor plans, surveymaps, and photographs as part of the interior design process.
August 2018 – May 2019
CEO and Architect Akkurt Mimarlik(Architecture) Amasya, Turkey
Successfully managed the construction of five distinct family apartment complexes from inception to completion, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline adherence.
Led the restoration and reimagining of seven historic buildings innovatively transforming them for modern uses while preserving their historical significance.
SKILLS & LANGUAGES
Proficient in English & Turkish
AutoCad, Revit and 3ds Max
Photoshop and SketchUP
Lumion
TARLA
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
TARLA
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Ulivo
PIEDMONT, CA
Ulivo
PIEDMONT, CA
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