المهندس محمد زعيتر

Architect | Interior Designer | Project Manager | Trainer | Researcher

Email: arch.m.zeyter@gmail.com Phone: +90 537 565 20 58 Location: Istanbul, Turkey

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Syrian architect and interior designer with over 15 years of international experience across Turkey, UAE, Qatar, Cyprus, Jordan, and Syria. Co-Founder and Chief Architect of Artifect Group, building on earlier leadership as Co-Founder of 7th ECHO Studio. Acknowledged for delivering innovative, functional, and cost-effective design and execution solutions, and for leading high-quality 3D visualization and coordination between design, technical drawings, and on-site implementation.

Trainer and academic program co-founder, with contributions to the Interior Designer Project Program (550+ hours) and co-author of academic modules in sales, negotiation, and professional strategies (80+ hours). Actively engaged in mentoring design teams and advancing interdisciplinary approaches in design education.

Independent researcher in philosophy, logic, and sociology, integrating design with critical inquiry and human development. Proficient in managing multidisciplinary projects and achieving measurable cost savings in large-scale hospitality and commercial works.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

• Served as Chief Architect and Lead Designer for full projects and key components across 20+ large-scale developments in the UAE and region, including hospitality, residential, mixed-use, and cultural facilities.
• Secured measurable project impact such as a 26% cost reduction in Balik Han Fish Restaurant (Istanbul) through design optimization and execution alignment.
• Produced full interior design and execution drawings for the Royal M Hotel (5★) in Abu Dhabi, covering public spaces, restaurants, SPA, and salons — successfully implemented on-site.
• Produced high-quality 3D visualization packages for landmark projects including Etihad Arena and Falcon Arenas, ensuring realism and execution-ready outputs.
• Spearheaded visualization and design contributions for Al Bateen Towers (161,600 m²), AG Hotel, Al Reem Mixed-Use Developments, and Motor City Dubai, establishing a reputation for precision and high technical standards.
• Mentored design and 3D visualization teams, raising production quality and ensuring alignment between concept, technical documentation, and site implementation.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Designer (Remote Collaboration) | Bainona Company | 2021 – Present | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Collaborated remotely as Lead Designer and 3D Visualization Specialist, responsible for the design of entire projects or key components depending on scope, delivering high-quality concepts, renderings, and execution drawings for major developments, including:

• Al Bateen Community Center:
  • Al Bateen Plaza Tower C1 & Parking — ~24,700 m² tower + ~8,700 m² parking building, project value ~AED 58.7M.
  • Al Bateen 6 Towers — mixed-use residential and retail development, total built-up area ~161,600 m².
• Yas Island Community Market — AED 65M community facility on a 22,000 m² plot with ~13,000 m² retail space (supermarket, gym, nursery, municipal services).
• AG Hotel, Abu Dhabi — 41-room central hotel with premium guest services.
• Motor City, Dubai — large-scale mixed-use masterplan with villas, townhouses, apartments, retail, and green public spaces.
• Etihad Arena, Yas Island — 18,000-capacity multipurpose entertainment venue, awarded “Sustainable Building Design of the Year” (MENA Green Building Awards).
• Falcon Arenas — high-performance sports facilities in Abu Dhabi/Dubai designed for professional teams and academies.
• NMDC Group collaborations — including a 600-m quay project for mega yachts (>100 m), part of NMDC’s multi-billion-dollar marine and infrastructure works.
• Additional projects: Al Reem Mixed-Use Five-Star Hotel, Al Reem 80-Floor Tower, Nilus Cairo Towers, Abu Dhabi Arabic Center, Family Care Authority HQ, ZonesCorp, Kizad, Oxygen Hotel & Billiard Parlour, ATLP Service Centers (ADPorts), UAE Red Crescent, Arena Stadium (MOPA Abu Dhabi), Abu Dhabi Ports Group, Dubai Real Madrid World.

Achievement: Played a key role in the successful delivery of 20+ high-profile projects across the UAE and region, recognized for high-quality 3D visualizations, execution-ready design packages, and seamless collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Co-Founder & Senior Architect | Artifect Group | 2020 – Present | Istanbul, Turkey

• Co-founded Artifect Group and served as Chief Architect, directing professional and technical design operations.
• Spearheaded the 3D Visualization Team, producing high-quality renderings and coordinating execution between design and workshops.
• Oversaw contracting and full implementation of the Balik Han Fish Restaurant project in Istanbul, achieving a 26% cost reduction through optimized execution and resource management.
• Co-founded the academic division of Artifect, delivering lectures and workshops in design, sales strategies, and research methods.
• Key Projects: YONCA Aquatic Plants Lab & VIP Lounge, Balik Han Fish Restaurant, Al-Nokhba Medical Center.

Co-Founder & Senior Designer | 7th ECHO Studio | 2018 – 2020 | Istanbul, Turkey

• Co-founded 7th ECHO Studio and served as Chief Architect, leading the Design Department and managing interior, exterior, and visualization projects — a studio that was later developed and expanded into what became Artifect Group.
• Trained junior designers and supervised a team of 5 professionals specialized in design and high-quality 3D visualization.
• Directed and delivered luxury residential, hospitality, and private villa projects in Turkey, UAE and Qatar.
• Key Project — 2020
  • Produced the full interior design for the Royal M Hotel (5★) in Al Bateen Marina, Abu Dhabi (UAE) on behalf of Bainona Company. Scope included the design of all public spaces and facilities — entrances, restaurants of various styles, corridors, SPA, and salons. Provided complete 3D visualization interior designs, which were implemented on-site.
  • Produced complete 3D visualization interior designs for several commercial and residential projects on behalf of Al Roukn Engineering Consultant, Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).

Senior Architect & 3D Visualization Designer | 3RDF Company | 2015 – 2017 | Istanbul, Turkey

Crafted and visualized interior and exterior works for multiple hospitality projects. Key Projects:

• Ritz Carlton Hotel, Istanbul (5★) – Royal Suite.
• Hatta Fort Hotel, Dubai (3★) – Executive Suite.
• Monden Hotel, Turkey (30+ global branches) – Entrance, Roof bar, Standard room, guestroom Corridors.
• Boutique Hotel, UAE (4★) – The Walk Country Yard.
• A La Turca, Istanbul – Restaurant part.
• Cyprus Merit Group – Cyprus:
  • Crystal Cove Hotel (5★): Royal Suite, Crystal room and Walkway.
  • Merit Garden Imperial Hotel (5★) – Exterior Facade.
  • MERIT RESIDENCE (5★) – Entrance, Swimming pool
  • Merit Town Complex – Villas: Trip Villas.

Product Designer | Doğtaş & Kelebek | 2014 – 2015 | Istanbul, Turkey

• Senior member in designer Adnan Serbest’s team.
• Played a key role in furniture design lines and showroom concepts.

Freelance Designer | Amman, Jordan | 2013 – 2014

• Crafted and implemented ALMAKASED Pharmacy and Alkudsi Residence.
• Produced 3D visualization and interior & exterior design for the Alkudsi Residential & Commercial Complex.

Junior Architect | Symbol Design Company | 2012 – 2013 | Amman, Jordan

• Crafted Burger King branch and various commercial projects.

Junior Architect | Moayad Subh Consultancy | 2010 – 2012 | Damascus, Syria

• Produced as-built shop drawings and supported site supervision.
• Projects: Lighthouse in Tartous, Mazzeh Pedestrian Bridge (Damascus), Idlib National Museum Rehabilitation.

Early Career (2007 – 2010)

• Collaborated with several architectural firms in Damascus, gaining multidisciplinary experience in residential, commercial, and heritage projects.

TEACHING & TRAINING EXPERIENCE

• Co-authored and co-delivered the Interior Designer Project Program (550+ hours), combining architectural design, visualization, and professional development.
• Crafted and taught specialized modules in Sales Strategies, Negotiation, and Critical Thinking (80+ hours), integrating business acumen with design education.
• Conducted workshops in institutes such as ALKHAWAREZMI Institute (Istanbul) and developed online training resources on platforms like Udemy.
• Trained over 200 students in 3D visualization and design software (3ds Max, V-Ray, Photoshop), emphasizing production quality that mirrors real-world execution.
• Guided interdisciplinary learning by bridging design practice with skills in communication, sales, and strategy.

RESEARCH & INNOVATION

• Independent researcher in philosophy, logic, and sociology, linking design thinking to human and societal development.
• Advocates for integrating critical inquiry into architectural education.
• Co-developed interdisciplinary methodologies merging design, management, and human sciences.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Architecture | Damascus University | 2012

LANGUAGES

• Arabic – Native
• English – Advanced
• Turkish – Intermediate

SKILLS

• Architectural & Interior Design (concept → execution)
• 3D Visualization (3ds Max, V-Ray, Photoshop)
• Project Management & Cost Control
• Negotiation & Sales Strategies
• Team Leadership & Training
• Research & Curriculum Development
• Site Supervision & Technical Documentation

Professional references available upon request