A. Nil Sensu

Germany

Email: sensu.nil@proton.me

Principally, an architect who loves to reflect on a better world.

Professionally, an individual who has held multiple roles within the field.

Personally, a wanderer.

EDUCATION

HafenCity University

Master’s Degree in Resource Efficiency in Architecture and Planning

Thesis Topic: Carbon Storage Through Wood in Residential Buildings in Germany

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Hamburg, Germany

2023 - 2019

Istanbul Technical University

Master’s Degree in Architectural Design

Istanbul, Turkey

2014 - 2010

Istanbul Technical University

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

Istanbul, Turkey

2010 - 2004

Professional Experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager

GITEC-IGIP GmbH, Cologne

Development Consultancy, Worldwide

Technical Backstopping (Planning and monitoring the schedule, proposal preparation, monitoring the costs for experts and subconsultants, pre-controlling the invoices and payments, document reviews, writing reports) for The Consultant in:
- Rwanda Regional Centre of Excellence for Vaccines, Immunization and Health Supply Chain Management Project, Design and Construction Supervision (funded by KfW)
- Bangladesh Climate Resilient Infrastructure Mainstreaming (CRIM), Cyclone Shelter Rehabilitation, Design and Construction Supervision (funded by KfW)
Prequalification and proposal preparation for KfW funded projects in Rwanda, Uzbekistan, Egypt.

Ongoing - 09/2023

Deputy Project Engineer

Pernix Ronesans MEA JV/Main Contractor

US Embassy Uganda Construction Project

Kampala, Uganda/Istanbul, Turkey

Coordination of information flow to related stakeholders,
Coordination of departments in terms of deliverables and ensuring specifications are met,
Following design project phases and attending design coordination meetings,
Value engineering preparation and negotiation with related stakeholders,
Following up LEED related documentation and issues during the design phase.

12/2018 - 03/2018

Design Office Architect/ Deputy Design Office Manager

IDA/Main Contractor

St.Regis Hotel Project

Astana, Kazakhstan

Coordination of design project, prepared by WATG and Wimberly Interiors, with various disciplines for current site conditions with a team of 7 professionals,
Conducting shop drawings and getting approvals from parties,
Management of the design and build process requirements,
Ensuring all required specifications (including BREEAM) are met for architectural works and coordination of stakeholders for achieving material benchmarks,
Attending design coordination meetings,
Conducting tender documents and evaluating bids from subcontractors during Interior Works tender,
Coordinating site works of Mock-Up room.

08/2017-09/2015

Architect

Kolart Architectural Office

Istanbul, Turkey

Conducting shop drawings for facade works of US Netherlands Embassy and finalizing the package for approvals from OBO (Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, US Department of State),
Conducting shop drawings for facade and stone works of US Mauritania Embassy and US Russian Embassy, and finalizing the packages for approvals from OBO,
Conducting quantity surveys for tender packages of Vida Residence Dubai and Doha Port Qatar projects,
Conducting quantity surveys for Abu Dhabi International Airport tender package,
Conducting quantity surveys for Qatar University tender package,
Conducting quantity surveys for Four Seasons Moscow tender package,
Conducting quantity surveys for Muscat International Airport procurement package,
Designing a hotel in Datca province and getting required approvals from official governmental agencies.

08/2015-08/2011

Architect

Istif Atolye

Istanbul, Turkey

Conducting shop drawings for Askhabat Olympic Complex,
Conducting shop drawings for Shahdag Skiing Complex,
Surveying works of Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople,
Finalizing design concept proposals for Riyadh Imam University,
Finalizing approvals and drawings for a residential project in Istanbul.

08/2011-08/2010

Architect

Rota Architects

Istanbul, Turkey

Surveying Galatasaray Parmahan Building, Aynalicesme Building, and Kumbaraci 50 Building located in historical Galata province and preparing restoration and design project propositions.

08/2010-08/2009

SAMPLES FROM PREVIOUS WORKS & CONTRIBUTIONS

Publications

Sensu, Ayse Nil; Aykac, Gulsah; Kay, Ipek (2015): Kentte Bedenin Oluşturduğu Ev [Home Produced by the Urban Body]. In taarla: Istanbul için Öngörüler. Edited by Ayse Senturer, Özlem Berber, Nurbin Paker, Aslihan Senel. Istanbul. ISBN:9786054778850
Sensu, Ayse Nil (2022): Mobility. Edited by Aaron Wieland, Abhishek Sharma, Aferdita Malaj, Megi Duka, Wolfgang Dickhaut. HafenCity University. Hamburg (Resource Efficient Urban Regeneration of Informal Settlements in Tirana, Albania : Solutions for Ongoing Transformation, 978-3-947972-43-2). Available online at https://repos.hcu-hamburg.de/handle/hcu/637.