Hande is a licensed architect with 17 years of experience. She specializes in the design, programming and development of leisure, hospitality, luxury residential projects, mixed-use developments, and master planning.
As a senior designer, Hande is involved in projects from initial programming through the final design. She identifies the story behind each project and brings the vision and global perspective necessary to achieve unique, creative outcomes. Hande’s leadership and experience reflect her training in Istanbul and Washington, DC, where she was exposed to different cultures and a range of projects. Over the last six years Hande has worked as a hospitality consultant on projects in major metropolitan areas around the world. Today, she brings an essential understanding of how to create buildings and places that inspire individuals and supports thriving communities.
Hande earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Dokuz Eylul University-Turkey and is LEED AP BD+C accredited.