Client
Sermet Birkan, M.Sc. Civil Eng.
OUR LEGACY PARTNER | Founding Partner & Structural Engineer
With 75 years of experience in structural engineering, Sermet Birkan represents the bedrock of our firm. A specialist in massive infrastructure and bridge design, his career serves as the technical blueprint for Birkani International’s commitment to structural safety, innovation, and engineering excellence.
Erem Birkan, R.A., N.C.A.R.B.
Founding Partner & Chief Executive Officer, Senior Architect
Erem Birkan is a distinguished architect and construction manager with over 35 years of international experience leading high-profile developments ($1M to $600M+). An expert in master planning, mixed-use high-rises, and critical infrastructure, Erem is a pioneer in Zero-Energy Design and holds multiple patents for sustainable building materials (STRAWCRETE, TERRAZZO, BALEBLOCK).
Experience:
Founder, CEO, and Senior Architect at Birkani International, Inc.
Senior Architect at Bose International
Consultant at Celestial, Inc.
Licensure:
NCARB Certified (NY & NM)
Registered Architect (Turkiye)
NM-GB 98 General Contractor
Arcan Birkan, M. Arch.
Founding Partner & Principal Architect
Arcan Birkan is a distinguished Registered Architect whose decades-spanning career bridges iconic projects in New York City with groundbreaking sustainable developments in Santa Fe and Istanbul. A master of technical complexity and ecological innovation, he has pioneered specialized construction systems like “Baleblock” while delivering high-end residential and large-scale commercial master plans globally.
Ryan Leighton Allen
Senior Consultant Architect
Ryan Leighton Allen is an experienced architectural designer and operations director specializing in custom residential and commercial construction deployments. With over two decades of expertise, he manages complex projects from master planning through final construction administration. His background seamlessly integrates high-level design with technical site engineering to deliver comprehensive project oversight.
Didar Unal
Office Manager
Ferda Didar Ünal is a multidisciplinary designer and Master of Architecture candidate at the University of New Mexico with over a decade of international experience. Her diverse background spans architectural restoration in Turkey to contemporary project management and teaching in the United States. Driven by a focus on responsive design and historic preservation, she specializes in creating meaningful spaces that foster human connection and environmental harmony.
Aili Wiggins
Project Architect
Ryan Leighton Allen is an experienced architectural designer and operations director specializing in custom residential and commercial construction deployments. With over two decades of expertise, he manages complex projects from master planning through final construction administration. His background seamlessly integrates high-level design with technical site engineering to deliver comprehensive project oversight.
Dora TOLAY
Founder of Tolay Media / Web Designer & Digital Marketer
Dora Tolay is the Founder of Tolay Media, a web design and advertising agency. He helps businesses grow online by developing innovative websites using the latest technologies and executing smart digital marketing strategies. With a strong background in both web development and ad campaigns, he focuses on creating user-friendly digital spaces that are modern, functional, and bring real results to his clients.