Resume MERAL QUANE Personal Details: Address: 55 BRITON ROAD NORTHAMPTON NN3 2BS Tel: 01604 404668 E-mail: mkquane@hotmail.co.uk Education:
Degree in Architecture, University Engineering & Architecture Faculty /ANKARA/TURKEY 1981
Skills : Languages: Turkish (Native) English (professional proficiency) Experience 2013-2010
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop AutoCAD 2013, 3D Max (in progress)
DELAPRE ABBEY: Voluntary working for historical building, restoration project. AutoCAD drawing, documentation, research. Landscape design.
2013-2006
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY COUNCIL-Northampton Town Centre Conservation Area Committee Member. To advise and support architectural group.
2001-2003
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (BAT) CIGARETTE FACTORY / TIRE, TURKEY: Site based designer for architectural finishing works with Samko A.S, for Laing International Ltd. Factory consisting of administration office block, main production block including factory offices and testing areas, utility block for services and water treatment plant. Approximate value of finishing works $781,000. (£540,000) Total project value $17,000,000 (£12,000,000). Responsible for, final detailed design and project coordination with mechanical and electrical installations of finishing works, including interim payment applications ,submittals and preparation of final accounts. Finishing works included: gypsum board partitioning, suspended ceilings, plastering, and painting, floor finishes including raised access floors, ceramic tiling, fittings, fire walls and fire stopping.
2001
LAW OFFICE /ISTANBUL, TURKEY: Freelance Interior designer. Refurbishment of existing international lawyer’s office including fixtures and fittings, value $30,000. Client Koc & Gorur. Responsible for concept design through to detailed design and specification, placing all contracts, arranging purchase of fixtures and fittings, supervision of the works, evaluation of final account submissions.
2001-2000
PYRAMID CULTURE CENTER / KAZAN, TATARSTAN, (RUSIA): Recreation and cultural centre, including 300 seat concert hall, 12 lane bowling alley, fitness centre, two restaurants, fast food cafeteria, bar/discotheque, billiard hall, and back office areas, approximate overall value $30 million. Interior Designer working for contractor, responsible for leading the interior design team of 3 designers and 2 AutoCAD technicians from concept through to final shop drawing design including: wall finishes, including acoustic wall paneling with integral lighting, suspended ceilings and light fittings, floor finishes including sprung timber floors, vinyl flooring, ceramic and carpet tiles, fixtures and fittings. SAPOVA HOUSE / KAZAN , TATARSTAN: Luxurious Residential apartment Interior Designer responsible for; Concept design through to detailed shop