Ben Kotlar
Civil & Naval Architect
Interdisciplinary Consultant
Sustainable Design solutions
Tel: +972 55 9988946
Email: ben@terratectura.com
Citizenship: Lithuanian, Israeli
ABOUT ME
Creative problem solver and critical thinker with a multidisciplinary
approach to design and production. Inquisitive and non-conventional
thinker. Natural leader and proactive team member with great respect
for quality, exploration, and execution.
EXPERIENCE
2020-2021 | Business Development & Preliminary Design Lead at Canaan Shenhav Architects
Feasibility studies, preliminary design and strategic planning for new projects and prospective clients.
Designing, planning and branding for leading projects.
2017-2019 | Concept & Design Lead at Mosessco Architects
Directly supporting the needs of the clients. From initial numbers to preliminary design and negotiations with authorities. Position included team leading throughout strategic planning, budgets, timelines, client presentations, tenants meetings, city councils and regional committees - all the way to the desired result of an approved project ripe for detailed planning and a satisfied client throughout the process.
2016-2017 | Architect & Urban Planner at FZarchitects | Tel Aviv
From concept to details, buildings, complexes and urban planning. Position Included designing location specific mechanisms, large scale custom-made installations, immediate problem solving and long term strategic planning, design leading, coordination and presentations..
2015-2016 | Naval & Civil Architect at MSC Cruises | Napoli - London - Geneva
Design audit and project coordination for the new flagship series. Guiding the design process of the architectural offices involved to match the high standards of the company. Collaborating with the firm’s engineers in order to create new cutting-edge installations. In addition, designing the firm’s new headquarters in London as well as following the construction of vessels and buildings from initial sketches to detailed finished building and custom made furniture.
2013-2015 - Architect at RanniZiss Architects. [Hotels&Residential Towers, Luxury Villas & Commercial centers.]
2012-2013 - Architect at PeriDavidovich [Luxury Villas & Residential Complexes]
2008-2012 - Graphic design and 3D simulations for "Spring's Oasis - Building & Investments co."
Architecture & Design as a freelance.
EDUCATION
Master of Yacht Design @ the Politecnico di Milano, Italy [2015-2016]
Architecture @ Tel-Aviv University, Israel [2007-2012]
ARCHITECTURE
Extensive involvement in various scale projects including villas,
residential towers, commercial complexes, hotels,offices, public
buildings and competitions
URBAN PLANNING
Participated in numerous urban projects including both hundreds
of residential units and hundreds of square kilometres of national plans.
YACHT DESIGN
Substantial experience in the field of yacht design and cruise ships.
Exterior & interior design including cabins, public areas, installations,
coordination & management.
PRESENTATIONS AND NEGOTIATIONS
Skilled presenter holding hundreds of public speaking hours as well
as numerous negotiation meetings with clients, contractors, tenants
and authorities.
