Kerim Ozdemir is an interior architect with over twenty years of experience designing high end commercial and residential space. Whatever the challenge, he brings to your project enthusiasm tempered with experience, creative flair grounded in commercial realism, and pragmatic thinking supported by longer-term brand awareness.
Kerim’s approach to architecture involves generating creative ideas that work now and build up value tomorrow, with a passionate belief that the two are not mutually exclusive. Kerim’s work is people-centered and built on the idea that success behooves genuine insight into people and their triggers; a space that is designed accordingly, be it a home, an office or a factory, brings with it a higher quality of life and productivity.
Kerim Ozdemir was born in 1975 in Istanbul, Turkey. In 1993, he began his studies in Traditional Turkish Arts at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University where he was introduced to the theory and application of arts and crafts such as fabric, tile, ceramic design, calligraphy, and paper marbling (ebru). Subsequently, he moved to Ankara to study Interior Architecture at Bilkent University.
During his studies, he interned at an architectural firm where he worked on the construction of crew cabins, mess rooms, and bridges for large container vessels. After receiving his degree in Interior Architecture and Environmental Design in 2000, he focused on the design and construction of office spaces, stores, cafes and restaurants.
During these years, he participated in the project drawings and design implementations of Nokia Stores, Algida Café, Loft Restaurant and Metro Group Head Office. In 2004, he established Kerim Ozdemir Architecture and Design where he was able to develop his personal approach to architecture, completing projects such as Tatmak Karyer Office and showrooms, branches of Finansbank and Astel Plaza, as well as numerous residential flats. In 2009, Kerim moved to New York City to design and construct 319 Scholes, a a multi-purpose and multi-cultural event space that accommodates art exhibitions, concerts, and other visual performances.
August 2011, Kerim worked at TwoSeven, Inc., a Brooklyn-based company that manufactures window displays for high-end fashion companies such as Chanel, Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Hermes. In this position, Kerim was responsible for coordinating the fabrication process starting from client design to final assembly and installation. Kerim’s adaptive and eclectic style is the result of a wide spectrum of influences, ranging from his background in fine arts and crafts, his experience working with heterogeneous interiors such as shipping vessels and store windows, the inspiration he derives from frequent visits to European design fairs and expositions, and his never-ending quest to merge the traditional with the unconventional, allowing him to create people-centered and timeless spaces.
Visual Merchandising Production & Store Opening Manager
Fendi North Americas, New York, NY | 2016–2019
He managed the production and installation of Fendi’s store windows across North and South America, ensuring brand consistency and visual excellence. He acted as a liaison between the production teams in China, Fendi Americas, and Fendi Headquarters in Italy, making sure design intent was respected at all stages. He coordinated installation teams across regions for quarterly window displays and managed new store openings. He also prepared and monitored construction budgets to deliver cost-effective results without compromising on quality.
Senior Project Manager – Aman Hotel & Residence
Ant Yapi USA (Joint Venture with Gilbane), New York, NY | 2019–2024
He managed all aspects of the interior construction for the Aman New York, a 350,000 sqft luxury hotel located in the historic 1921 Beaux-Arts Crown Building. He oversaw the preservation and adaptive reuse process, ensuring the integrity of the original architecture was maintained. He served as the main point of contact between the design team and contractors, interpreting drawings and specifications to ensure precise execution. He coordinated with subcontractors, engineers, and architects, solving design challenges and proposing effective solutions across carpentry, millwork, and MEP teams. He also managed scheduling, material and equipment logistics, and conducted on-site quality control while addressing any issues or delays.
Head of Projects
Alu Group, Queens, NY | 2024–Present
He manages the design, production, and installation of all Schuco window projects. He coordinates closely with general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure each project was completed on time and within budget.
New York
Kerim Özdemir
kerimozdemir@gmail.com
+1 (917) 420-0322
İstanbul
Batu John Dedeoglu
batujohn@gmail,com
+90 533 437 4925