irmak

Experienced internationally across Turkiye, the UK, Panama, and USA, she is an architectural designer working on multiscalar architectural projects, computation, and sustainable building systems. Her expertise spans conceptual design and physical fabrication, with practical experience ranging from traditional assembly to robotic construction.

Recently, she finished her research on generative design algorithms, distributed robotics and material systems at The Bartlett under Tyson Hosmer, Octavian Gheorghiu, and Philipp Siedler. Her previous academic collaborations include a sustainable housing building systems project with Prof. Glenn Terry Kukkola, as well as heritage research on Western Armenian and Judeo-Spanish architecture with Asst. Prof. Aslihan Gunhan.

Education

2025–2026Master's Degree — Bronze MedalUniversity College London, London, UKM.Arch in Architectural Design. Thesis: Tetragora: Robotic Ecologies, Generative Algorithms and Material Systems.
2020–2025Bachelor's DegreeBilkent University, Ankara, TurkiyeB.Arch in Architecture.

Exhibitions / awards

2026Bartlett Autumn Show, Bronze Medal and Distinction
2026World Architecture Festival, Shortlisted Dual Finalist
2024Architecture Education Association Awards
Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024Faculty Selected Works Exhibition
2023, 2024Turkish Association of Independent Architects Awards
2023Royal Academy of Arts Summer Show

Professional experience

2025SDGFreelance Architectural Designer, Chicago, USASchematic design for a 45-unit mixed-use development.
2024MAS ArchitectureArchitectural Intern, Istanbul, TurkiyeUniversity campus, luxury retail store, and a pavilion.
2024SketchArchitectural Intern, Panama City, PanamaConceptual design and historical site research in the Old Quarter.
2023MESA MeskenConstruction Site Intern, Izmir, TurkiyeSite walkthroughs and quality audits on a 70,000 m² residential site.
2022KMK Design & ArchitectureArchitectural Intern, London, UKDesign concepts for a co-housing masterplan.
2022MESA MeskenArchitectural Intern, Ankara, TurkiyeFeasibility studies and site plans for a 64-villa development.

Research experience

Multicultural Heritage MappingUndergraduate Researcher, Ankara, TurkiyeWith Dr. Aslihan Gunhan, Michigan State University, and Lincoln University.
2023Truss and Tree Fork, AA SchoolUndergraduate Student Participant, Dorset, UK

Selected certifications

Licensed ArchitectChamber of Architects of Turkiye
Revit Architecture EducationKadir Has University
Renewable Energy and Green Building EntrepreneurshipDuke University
Generative Design and Robotic Fabricationthe Back Lab
Parametric DesignPADA Labs
Hooke Park BuildArchitectural Association

Extracurriculars

2025–2026UCL Boat ClubVarsity Rower, London, UK
2020–2025Bilkent Design and Architecture SocietyPresident, Ankara, Turkiye
2020–2021Bilkent Young Entrepreneurs' SocietyTeam Member at Business Talks, Ankara, Turkiye

Skills & interests

TechnicalRevit, Rhino 3D, Grasshopper, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, TwinMotion, Unity, model making, 3D printing
LanguageTurkish (Native), English (C1, IELTS 8.0), Western Armenian (Elementary)
InterestsExhibitions, films, urban sketching, rowing, hiking, running, volunteering

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