Architectural Portfolio

ARCHITECTURAL PORTFOLIO

SELECTED WORKS 2016 - 2023

GIZEM ATALIK

EDUCATION

+MA

2022 — 2023 Manchester School of Architecture

MA. Architecture and Adaptive Reuse

WORK EXPERIENCE

April 2023 — Sept. 2023

Manchester Metropolitan University

International Peer Mentor | Part-time

Manchester, UK

+B.Arch

2015 — 2020 Istanbul Bilgi University

Faculty of Architecture

Departman of Architecture

4/3,78 GPA

SKILLS

+Digital: Adobe

- Illustrator

- Photoshop

- Indesign

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

RhinoCeros

Sketchup

Revit

+Digital Fabrication: Laser Cutting

3D Printing

CNC

LANGUAGES

+ English

Upper Intermediate B2

+ Turkish

— Produce digital content

— Answering the queations of international students enrolled for next year

— Ensuring communication between students and the relevant department

Aug. 2021 — Aug. 2022 Versus Art Project | Junior Architect

Istanbul, Turkey

— Providing technical support during the exhibition setup

— Preparing the digital graphic for artist’s works such as a portfolio

— Providing a connection between the construction teams for exhibition setup

— Supervising the construction site

— Preparation of graphics for exhibitions and events

June 2020 — May 2021 Dilekci Architects DDA | Junior Architect

Istanbul, Turkey

— Preparing a design alternative

— Analysis of solar, wind and sustainability levels at the location of the project area

— Modelling of the building and topography; 3D printing - Printer

— Preparing Autocad template for drawing

— Writing building plans, sections and orthographic drawings

— Preparation of diagrams and visual explanations

— Preparing presentations for each design alternative and material

Oct 2019 — May 2020 Dilekci Architects DDA | Architectural Assistant

Istanbul, Turkey | Part-time

INTERNSHIP

June 2019 — Sept. 2019 Dilekci Architects DDA | Intern Architect

Istanbul, Turkey

— Preparing a design alternative

— Analysis of solar, wind and sustainability levels for alternatives

— Modelling of the building and topography; 3D printing - Printer

— Preparation of diagrams and visual explanations

Sept. 2018 — Nov. 2018 TEMA Istanbul | Intern Architect

REFERENCES

Native + Sally Stone

s.stone@mmu.ac.uk

Program Leader for MA Architecture

& Adaptive Reuse Programme and Director

of the Continuity in Architecture Atelier at

Manchester School of Architecture

+ Alberto Velazgues Yebenes

a.velazquez.yebenes@mmu.ac.uk

Architect, ARB,RIBA Chartered 6+,

Lecturer in Architecture & Adaptive Reuse at

Manchester School of Architecture

Istanbul, Turkey

— Assisting project technicians and field engineers project managers and other senior managers to complete construction deliverables successfully

— Supervising the construction site

— Assisting with the development of requests forms

June 2018 — Aug. 2018 Arts Letters and Numbers | Intern Architect NY, USA

— Assisting the teams

— Producing solutions for construction problems of local building

— Assisting the artists

— Preparing graphics for events & Scheduling the activities for the project

May 2023

Design Workshop | MSA Live 2023

Lecturer: Alina Manyukhina & Gizem Atalik

Associations: Manchester School of Architecture

https://live.msa.ac.uk/2023/group/11/

January — Feb. 2021

Parametric Design Workshop | Parametric

Lecturer: Sabri Gökmen, Online

Associations: Parametric Online, Online Lecture

October 2020

Parametric Design Workshop

Lecturer: Begüm Aydınoglu

Associations: Üretimhane + PADA Labs, Online Lecture

June — July 2018

Hinges Mirrors and Eclipses / w. scholarship

Lecturer: David Gersten, Homa Shojaie

Association: Arts Letters and Numbers, New York, U.S.A

August 2017

+ WORKSHOPS SELECTED PROJECTS

Yerel Üretim Erdek | Local Production in Erdek

Lecturers: Aysun Ates Akdeniz, Gizem Akgün

Association: Istanbul Bilgi University, Balıkesir, Turkey

Dec. 2021 — Jan. 2022

Tanıklık | Testimony

Prepared to draw attention to ‘Violence against Women’, 1000 pcs.

— Preparing a graphic design of the publication

— Follow - up of printing process

— Researching associations that have the possibility of supporting the project

— Providing a connection between the Artist, Financiers and Volunteers

June — July 2021

Kindergarten | Manisa, Turkey

Team: Durmus Dilekci, Gizem Atalık, Gözde Bekmezci

— Preparing a design alternative

— Providing a connection between Project Officer and Project Volunteer

— Researching associations that have the possibility of supporting the project

— Analysis of demographic information and public expectation

July — Sept. 2020

Education Complex Center | Kilis Suma Factory

Team: Durmus Dilekci, Gizem Atalık, Gözde Bekmezci, Kaan M. Erturgut

— Preparing a design alternative

— Analysis of demographic information and public expectation

Feb. — June 2020

Izmir Transfer Center | Architectural Competition

Team: Durmus Dilekci, Gizem Atalık, Gözde Bekmezci, Kaan M. Erturgut

— Preparing a design alternative based on analysis of solar, wind and sustainability levels for alternatives

— Modelling of the building and topography; 3D printing - Printer

— Researching exemplary buildings and cutting-edge technologies

atalikgizem@gmail.com

+447393901425

linkedin.com/in/gizem-atalık

Righton

Short Term Project, Fall I Student Hall - Manchester, UK, 2022

MSS Tower

Graduation Project Manchester, UK, 2022

Muhit

Studio Project V, Fall III Student Centre - Istanbul, Turkey, 2019

Pro.Town

Studio Project VI, Spring III Housing - Istanbul, Turkey, 2020

MARCH. PROJECTS UNDERGRAD. PROJECTS

Charlet

Technic Studio Project II, Fall II House - Antalya, Turkey, 2018

Alsancak

Tecim Hotel

Highschool

Country Houses

D-House

MSS TOWER

The design approach for the MSS Tower project embodies the intrinsic qualities of urban elements, deriving meaning from their connection to the environment. Architectural excellence is a product of deliberate design and the dynamic interactions between people and their surroundings. The MSS Tower’s evolution, transitioning from a home for academics to a city landmark, has introduced unique challenges. The design addresses these challenges by revisiting brutalist architecture principles, where form follows function, and teaching sustainable operations aligned with social, environmental, and economic considerations. The primary objectives are twofold: first, to seamlessly integrate the tower with its surroundings, fostering accessibility to green spaces and reducing noise-related inconveniences; second, to adapt the building’s historical features to modern usage while safeguarding the rights of future generations within the city. Throughout The design process, I prioritize questions of adaptive reuse, always mindful of the delicate balance between preserving heritage and introducing innovative functionality. The design encapsulates our commitment to creating a harmonious, functional, and sustainable future for the MSS Tower, respecting the past while embracing the future of urban design.

Tutor: Sally Stone & Alberto Y . Vebenes

STRATEGY

STEP 1: The Existing MSS Tower

STEP 5: Redesign of the south façade of the building, which was affected by the noise pollution of the Mancunian Road. And creating a new welcome facade for the new proposal.

STEP 2: The influence of the Mancunian Way on design. The projection of the Mancunian Waycuts through the building from the 4th floor.

STEP 6: Designing new upper floors to accommodate the new functions of the building and preserve the brutalist proportions

STEP 3: Based on this projection, the first 4 floors are redesigned with an open and permeable floor plan and materials. And rehabilitate the Medlock River

STEP 7: The Annex structure is narrowed and lengthened to make the courtyard more functional. Thus, the new courtyard definitions surrounded by the river and the form of the building.

STEP 4: Re-designing the northern façade, which consists of a completely blind façade, as working areas and the new entrance of the building.

STEP 8: The Proposad MSS Tower

“KEY MOVES”

FACADE DESIGN “DESIGN STRATEGY”

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

“HIT THE GROUND”

“EXISTING BUILDING”

“EXISTING BUILDING”

‘Proposal Project’

2022 ‘Existing MSS Tower’

1966 ‘First Proposal Building’

RIGHTON

‘The project as modification tells us that each situation offers a specific truth, to be sought and revealed as the essence of the goal, and as the truth of both the site and the geography that embodies that site’s particular history’1

The reuse of an existing building serves not only to establish a connection with the future, but also to forge a profound bond encompassing the past, present, and future. The presence of the existing building ensures that users have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the past while being firmly rooted in the present; thus, the potential of the past once again transforms into the future of the present. Analyzing the building reveals layers of life experiences and, most importantly, provides designers and architects with insights into its requirements. The building becomes a puzzle awaiting the solution that the designer studying it will provide. The reuse of existing buildings grants architects and users the opportunity to uncover the narrative woven into the building and engage in a new dialogue that spans the past, present, and future. Numerous methods exist for adapting buildings, each adding a unique perspective. As a team, our objective was to listen to the story embedded within and, in doing so, endeavor to create the strongest bond between the different eras the building has witnessed.

1- Stone, S., 2022. My MMU. [Online] Available at: file:///C:/Users/22566165/OneDrive%20-%20MMU/Downloads/Concepts%20rewriting%20the%20Righton%201.pdf

Design Team: Gizem Atalık, Jerusha M. Oommen

Tutor: Sally Stone

ECO.URBAN NEXUS

The Eco-Urban Nexus highlights the evolving nature of a city’s identity shaped by its history and how clinging to the past can hinder adaptation to the present. The case of Kagıthane exemplifies this, as it struggles to preserve its historical culture amidst modern changes like vertical construction. The Nexus along the Kagıthane stream aims to blend production and housing, revitalizing the historical connection. Another initiative, the Agricultural Town project, promotes self-sufficiency and communal urban agriculture to combat food scarcity concerns. These endeavours address the loss in food production due to distribution issues and suggest an integrated approach to urban sustainability. A sustainable economic model must be established to make urban farming a consistent part of life. The Eco-Urban Nexus proposes a local market cycle for this purpose. The Nexus allocates space for both agriculture and residences, fostering a sense of community and mutual growth.

DESIGN STRATEGY “KEY WORDS”

MASS GRID ROAD STREAM

Tutor: Deniz Bahar Çalıs Kural & Sinan Logie

A new grid plan is drawn with the largest gap at the center. The newly designed city plan on this grid is placed at the highest level with the old texture.

The roads placed on the grid system connect the spaces.

New housing texture on grid system is recommended instead of destroyed housing weighted building texture.

The creek is pulled up to the border of the new urban void, allowing the reuse of the idle coastline with a new coastal plain.

Following the fabric analysis of Cendere Vadisi, I identified the focal point as the intersection of various fabric types. This particular area stands out as the most rapidly evolving section along the Cendere Valley. A new identity has emerged here recently, where the attempt to transform the region into a Silicon Valley has led to the demise of its original green texture.

SUBSCALE ANALYSIS

“FABRIC”

Factories

Quarry

Green Area

Dense Building Area

Gentrification Area

Gated Community

SITE PLAN

Following the broader analysis, I conducted detailed point analyses to gain a deeper understanding of the area. The historical texture has been eroded due to the prevalence of reinforced concrete construction, resulting in the loss of its former character. Moreover, the once-unbroken green axis from the Cendere Valley to the northern forests has been disrupted. An essential objective of the project is to reinstate this axis and reconnect the natural green corridor

SUBSCALE ANALYSIS

“FABRIC”

SECTION

MUHIT

The historic port of Karaköy in Istanbul has lost its coastal connection and current use. Despite its historical significance as a trade hub, the area has faced gentrification. To address this, we propose a student center that includes cultural spaces, work areas, workshops, clubs, and open spaces. Our goal is to introduce a new user profile without gentrifying the region, revitalizing it while maintaining its historical feel. We also plan to reorganize the neglected coastline and integrate the new structures with the existing trade scene, aiming for a harmonious blend of old and new.

Design Team: Cemre Acar, Gizem Atalık, Sevde Ekiz

Tutor: Bulut Çebeci & Eren Çıracı

PERFORMING ART CENTER

CHALET

The project’s objective was to conceive a structure optimized for residential use in a hot-climate environment. The system and stair sections have been meticulously illustrated. Additionally, careful attention has been given to integrating passive cooling strategies and sustainable materials to ensure the building’s harmony with the climatic conditions, enhancing energy efficiency and occupants’ comfort.

Tutor:Mine Koyaz & Cem Altun

Alaturka Tile

Wooden Counter Battens

Water Proofing

Plywood Sublayer

Thermal Instulation - Stone Wool

Plywood Sublayer

Rafters

Purlin

RC. Slab

Ceilling Plaster

Massive Wood Parquet

Batten

Sound Insulation - Neoprene Band

Sloping Sreed

Impact Sound Insulation

Leveling Sreed

RC. Slap

Ceiling Plaster

Massive Roof Parquate

Batten

Sound Insulation - Neoprene Band

Leveling Sreed + Hot Water Pipes

Polyethykene (PE)

Water Proofing

Thermal Insulation Level Sreed RC. Slap

Ceiling Plaster Acoustical Lining

Massive Wood Parquet Batten

Sound Insulation - Neoprene Band

Wicker Reinforced Concrete

Gravel Fill

RC. Slap

Protective Sreed

Thermal Insulation - Stone Wool

Water Proofing

Leveling Sreed

“STAIRCASE DRAWING”

Massive

Sound

Thermal

TECIM HOTEL

Cities like Istanbul boast layered histories, a quality that defines their character. The intertwined past and present, reflected in urban structures, shape cultural identity. Architectural design aims to rejuvenate an archaeological site, transforming it into an educational and cultural space for public use. This transition intends to preserve history while engaging people. The design employs minimal materials like concrete and wood, emphasizing archaeological elements. Reflective surfaces establish visual links with the surroundings, and the layout highlights the exposed archaeological site. This approach bridges eras and invites people to experience history firsthand.

1- Current State

6- Construction of the First Floor

11- Technical Services

2- Removal of Archaeological Remains

7- Creation of Public Space

12- The Formation of The Hotel Floors

3- Construction of Basements

8- Connection of Hotel and Public Space

13- Upper Public Area

4- Covering the Surface

9- Mixed Use Area

14- Design of the Facade

5- Relocation of Archaeological Remains

10- Separation of Hotel Block

15- Mixed Use Hotel

Design Team: Durmus Dilekci, Gizem Atalık, Gözde Bekmezci, Kaan M. Erturgut, Stephanie Stout

ALSANCAK

The architectural design emulates the historical building typology in its immediate vicinity while incorporating a modern approach. The roof design introduces dynamic elements through various breaks, drawing inspiration from the nearby historical context. Simultaneously, these points of alteration pay homage to the surrounding historical fabric. Situated strategically, the building addresses the demand for commercial space in its vicinity, thereby establishing a novel social area.

DESIGN STRATEGY

FACADE DESIGN

1- Mass Settlement

4- Harmony with Heights of Surroudning Buildings

2- Fragmentation of The Mass

5- Base and Landscape Fiction

3- Harmony with Surrounding Buildings

3- Integration of The Building with The Environment

South Facade East Facade West Facade West Facade North Facade North Facade

Design Team: Durmus Dilekci, Gizem Atalık, Gözde Bekmezci, Stephanie Stout

“KEY MOVES” “ENTHEASM”

URLA COUNTRY HOUSE

The Master plan study for Urla Country House is oriented towards creating individualized spaces. Each parcel ensures equitable access within the residential framework while striving to evoke a sense of seclusion. The concentration of residences within the dense fabric takes advantage of the sloping topography, integrating it into its authentic form. Rather than viewing the slope as an obstacle, the project leverages it as a chance for innovative solutions. Environmental considerations are embedded in the design, harmonising with the natural formations. Preserving the area’s inherent natural structure instead of altering it is the central objective of the project adaptation.

DESIGN APPROACH

DESIGN STRATEGY

Design Team: Durmus Dilekci, Gizem Atalık, Gözde Bekmezci, Handan Akbudak, Kaan M. Erturgut, Stephanie Stout

“KEY MOVES”

DILEKCI HIGHSCHOOL

The Gaziosmanpasa education project was designed with consideration for the local sociocultural context and site challenges. The goal is to transform it into an active community education center beyond a mere school, addressing the needs of diverse demographics like low-income families, at-risk youth, and women facing challenges. The site’s elevation difference is resolved through a ramp-like structure that seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor spaces. The project integrates open areas, accommodating functions from permaculture to outdoor events. Flexible indoor layouts cater to various age groups, and the design includes sports facilities, workshops, and exhibitions. This multi-layered space aims to serve as a transformative hub, offering a high school, a nursery for working mothers, and areas for different workshops, culminating in a shared public space beyond school hours.

DESIGN STRATEGY

Design Team: Durmus Dilekci, Gizem Atalık, Gözde Bekmezci, Kaan M. Erturgut

“KEY MOVES”

D-HOUSE

The project’s land in Istanbul has been ingeniously situated, capitalizing on a 13-meter elevation variation. This deliberate elevation change offers a practical advantage in seamlessly connecting the ground floor living room, kitchen, and garden spaces. Additionally, all the bedrooms located on the first floor provide captivating views of the sea. This modern house features a garden that harmoniously merges with a pool, forming a seamless blend with the natural surroundings. The design not only prioritizes aesthetics but also focuses on functionality and a strong connection to nature.

DESIGN STRATEGY

“KEY MOVES”

SECTION

“CONNECTION WITH SLOPE”

Design Team: Durmus Dilekci, Gizem Atalık, Gözde Bekmezci, Stephanie Stout