IRMAK TURANLI
e: it2316@columbia.edu p:315.925.1260
EDUCATION
EMPLOYMENT
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY Graduate School of Architecture, Planning + Preservation June 2021 - Expected May 2022 Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design
LSM | Lehman Smith & McLeish
+ Recipient of Dean's Scholarship SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY School of Architecture September 2015 -May 2020 Bachelor of Architecture + Dean’s List, GPA: 3.62 + Recipient of Achievement Scholarship International Study: Florence, ITA | Fall 2018
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE Columbia University University GSAPP | Spring 2022 Graduate Teaching Assistant for Core II Studio Barnard + Columbia Department Department of Architecture | Fall 2021 Teaching Assistant for Advanced Architectural Design Higher Hi gher Achievement Achievement | Washington, DC | Spring 2021 Coordinator for joint education program for high school students States of Home Workshop | Possibilities for New Dialogues after the Pandemic | Istanbul, Turkey | Summer 2020 Syarcuse University | Spring 2020 Librarian at King + King Architecture Library Turkish Tu rkish National Alpine Ski Team | 2009-2014
ACHIEVEMENTS + PUBLICATIONS Faculty Thesis Prize: James A. Britton Memorial Awards Awarded project: Earth Choreographer | 2020 IJAAA Journal September 2021 issue Volume 7, No. 3 Article published: Remediating Obsolte Grounds, Online | LAF Journal August 2020 issue Volume 8, Issue 4 Article published: Earth Choreographer, Print | 2020 Pisa Architecture Biennial - Tempo d'acqua Work exhibited: Fluctuations of Water | Fall 2019
New York, NY www.irmakturanli.com
Washington, DC | Sept 2020- May 2021 Junior Architect
+ Designed and executed corporate, law, and tech offices in NYC, Miami, Washington DC, and West Palm Beach from pre-concept analysis to construction administration phase. Worked on construction details, created iterative renders and produced test-fit options for clients. + Worked directly with Clients, Project Managers and Design Directors. Produced creative assets for RFPs and marketing packages.
SOM | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP New York, NY | June - August 2019 Architectural Intern
+ Produced plans, section and diagrams for design development of Catalinas Norte Tower in Buenos Aires. Analyzed the program distribution of the tower and presented the organization of the amenities + Worked on concept design drawings and prepared presentations for the lobby and plaza renovation of One Liberty Plaza in Downtown NYC.
CSPE Architetti
Florence, Italy | September - December 2018 Architectural Intern
+ Designed children hospital bedrooms for a project in China. Researched effects of spatial design on patient psychology. Investigated hospital bedroom requirements specific to the site.
Studio V Architecture
New York, NY | January - April 2018 Architectural Intern
+ Generated the graphics of the selected works to be shared on Studio V's digital platform. Created abstract and deductive drawings that reflect the pure and tectonic expression of a mixed-use masterplan for a waterfront project in Brooklyn and residential development on Bay Ridge Railway in Brooklyn.
Emre Arolat Architecture Istanbul, Turkey | June - August 2017 Architectural Intern
Kingg+King Design Competition Finalist, Spring 2019 Kin
+ Contributed to Gölköy Residences design project during the schematic and design development. Worked collaboratively while independently producing plans and sections. Prepared the final physical model for 42 residential
SOM Big Build Intern Competition 1st place, Summer 2019
units which is being built in a 43.000 m2 area.
SKILLS
Avci Architects
Software: Rhinoceros 7.0, Autodesk Revit, V-Ray, AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign Fabrication: 3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Wood Shop Languages: Fluent in English and Turkish, conversational German
+ Conducted research on creating a self-sustainable ecosystem suitable to the climate of Congo Kintele Congress Centre in Brazzaville. Made iterations for mass studies.
Istanbul, Turkey | May - August 2016 Architectural Intern