Master of Science in Architecture (English) | 2025 - 2027
İzmir Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Architecture (English) | 2018 - 2023
İzmir Institute of Technology (Honor Student)
Zt Awards: Memory Interval International Student Competition - Cyprus
Third Prize | 2020
College Club | IZTECH Chess Society
Vice President | 2019 - 2022
PROFESSIONAL
BioArt Laboratories Foundation - Eindhoven, Netherlands
Renovation Intern | July 2024 - October 2024
Alessandro Pepe Arquitecto - Porto, Portugal
Intern Architect | October 2023 - April 2024
Mustafa Teksoy Architecture and Design- İzmir, Turkey
Assistant Architect | July 2023 - September 2023
Folkart Vega Towers | Naturel İnşaat
Construction Intern | September 2021 - October 2021
RESEARCH
Vernacular Architecture Study | İzmir Institute of Technology
Team Member | June 2019
OTHER
Mentee - Mentor Project | IZTECH Construction Society
Mentor | March 2021 - May 2021
Transformation of a Sports Hall | Emergent Coronavirus Spaces
Team Member | April 2020 - May 2020
Education Project | Koruncuk Foundation
Volunteer English Teacher | November 2020 - January 2021
LANGUAGES
English | Fluent
Turkish | Native
French | Beginner
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A proposal for a sustainable library extension at IZTECH, designed to enhance capacity, and improve environmental performance with courtyards.
bioart lab.
An internship experience in a sustainable complex in the Netherlands, combining restoration tasks with hands-on learning in self-sufficient living practices.
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casa de resende. tabaklar house.
A housing and refurbishment project in Portugal, refunctioning an old house and adding an extension to offer a full view of the Douro River.
A secondary residence in Çanakkale, designed with sustainable materials and butterfly-shaped roofs that harvest rainwater.
bisan bicycle pavilion.
A pavilion inspired by bicycles, designed to be both functional and inviting people to use bicycle.
The Envelope, a library extension in İzmir, Turkey, enhances the existing building by doubling seating capacity, transforming closed and open spaces for socialization, and creating courtyards for ventilation. An additional courtyard layer decreases climatization costs by acting as an air buffer. Key considerations include dealing with hot sunlight, air ventilation, and ergonomic design. The structure follows the existing building’s rhythm in a modular approach for budget efficiency. An extra entrance hall enhances integration with the campus by connecting to the main road and establishing the library as a central hub.
Guided by my professor Virginia Coach, we developed The Envelope’s concept. My role is participation in designing, including modeling, creating architectural graphics, coordinating professional meetings, and delivering presentations. The project is ongoing, awaiting estimated calculations and completion of legal procedures.
1. the envelope.
Year: 2023 -
Team: Virginia Coach, Alperen Şahin
Type: Public Building
Role: Design, Modeling, Visualization
Status: Design Development
Isometric View
Concept Section
Common Study Hall Interior View
Individual Study Hall Interior View
North - South Section
West - East Section
New Entrance Hall Interior Vew
Living in this sustainable complex, I learned how every element worked together for self-sufficiency. Solar energy powered the community, while waste was composted and reused. The chickens provided eggs, and the garden thrived on-site. Using communal bicycles to Eindhoven, I experienced how small actions contribute to a sustainable lifestyle, transforming theory into practice.
During my internship, I worked on key restoration tasks. In Roof Carpentry Supervision, I guided a carpenter in adding new wood, ensuring alignment with the roof’s structure. I led Window Frame Renovation, gaining hands-on experience with tools and construction chemicals. I assessed Wall Stability, advising my team on maintaining the interior walls. In Brick Wall Inspection, I examined the brickwork, identifying issues for action. This experience sharpened my skills and emphasized the importance of precision and teamwork.
2. bioart lab.
Year: September 2024
Place: BioArt Laboratatories Foundation
Type: Renovation
Role: Supervising, Doing by hand
Location: Netherlands
Perspective View of the BioArt Complex Towards Eindhoven
Photo Collage
Diagrams for the Renovation Process
It is a housing and refurbishment project located beside the Douro River. The main design idea is refunctioning the old house and adding an extension on the first floor. In this way, it will get a full Douro River view. It tries to reciprocate the demands of the client at a special location of the site in an architectural manner. It has references to Meier, Moura, Aalto, and Herzog de Meuron.
During my involvement with the team, I played a role in designing the extension mass. I was guided by Alessandro Pepe and collaborated with other team members who were working on interior design. I examined the classical architects, and I tried to adapt them to the building. I did modeling, technical drawing, and rendering. In my internship period, I also worked on two different projects. One of them was about drawing technical drawings for the interior, and the other one was about concept development for a refurbishment project. I practiced applying classical design references to my design. I worked with different people collaboratively.
3. casa de resende.
Year: January 2024
Office: Alessandro Pepe Arquitecto
Team: Alessandro Pepe, Alperen Şahin, Andre Tasi, Viktorija Trajkovic
Type: Housing
Role: Design, Modelling, Technical Drawing
Status: Development Approval
Location: Portugal
First Floor Plan
View to the Douro River side
West Elevation
It is the secondary residence of a family, located in Çanakkale. Two masses are looking toward a valley, and sustainable design is the main design concern of the house. The main construction materials are local wood and stones sourced from the surroundings. The butterfly-shaped roofs serve a functional purpose by harvesting rainwater, directing it into a pond, and then channeling it to a cistern.
I became involved in the project when concrete skeleton was complete, but the quality wasn’t satisfying so the construction was stopped. Afterward, the project went through major changes to handle lateral tectonic forces, budget issues, and client demands.
In this project, I played a role in structural and interior design. I created models and technical drawings for application. I communicated with manufacturers, organized meetings, and visited the construction site. I gained insights into stone walls and wooden roofs during the process.
4. tabaklar house.
Year: September 2023
Office: MTAD
Team: Mustafa Teksoy, Alperen Şahin
Type: Housing
Role: Design, Modelling, Technical Drawing
Status: Under Construction
Location: Çanakkale, Turkey
Isometric View
Ground Floor Plan
Section A-A South to North
Roof Frame Plan
East Elevation
How can a bicycle parking structure be both functional and universally appealing? Drawing inspiration from the dynamism and elegance of bicycles, the pavilion includes a slightly elevated base with triangular load-bearing tubes arranged on four axes. A space frame, covered with polycarbonate panels, is braced by cables at the back. Horizontal tubes next to the main pillars are used for bicycle locking, while benches are placed next to the locked bikes. Lighting elements are mounted on the top tubes, ensuring usability day and night. The modular design allows each unit to accommodate seven bikes. Sponsored by Bisan, the project includes three pavilions, each with a capacity for 21 bicycles.
The design is a collaboration between Professor Virginia Coach and me, with structural advice from Assoc. Prof. Gürsoy Turan. I was responsible for modeling, visualization, and client meetings. The project has been postponed for the time being.
5. bisan bicycle pavilion.
Year: September 2023
Team: Virginia Couch, Alperen Şahin
Assoc. Prof. Gürsoy Turan
(structural consultant)
Type: Pavilion
Role: Design, Modelling
Status: Development Approval
Short Section
Eye Level Model View
Design and Connection Details Inspired by Bicycle
7. Lighting Fixture
4. Sponsor Name on the Main Steel Tube
5. Rainwater Downpipe Connection Detail
1. Steel Structure Concrete Base Connection Detail
