I am an architect with a strong sensitivity to context, materiality, and the relationship between people and space. Through my studies in urban planning, competitions, and participatory design, I have developed an approach that values subtlety, sustainability, and human-scale architecture. I am motivated to contribute to a practice where architecture is conceived as a dialogue between nature, culture, and the built environment. My focus areas include concept development, volumetric studies, urban development and physical planning, digital modeling and visualization, material-oriented design research and exploration, and sustainable design analysis.

Derya Ucan

I am an architect with a strong sensitivity to context, materiality, and the relationship between people and space. Through my studies in urban planning, competitions, and participatory design, I have developed an approach that values subtlety, sustainability, and human-scale architecture. I am motivated to contribute to a practice where architecture is conceived as a dialogue between nature, culture, and the built environment. My focus areas include concept development, volumetric studies, urban development and physical planning, digital modeling and visualization, material-oriented design research and exploration, and sustainable design analysis.

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I am an architect with a strong sensitivity to context, materiality, and the relationship between people and space. Through my studies in urban planning, competitions, and participatory design, I have developed an approach that values subtlety, sustainability, and human-scale architecture.

I am motivated to contribute to a practice where architecture is conceived as a dialogue between nature, culture, and the built environment. My focus areas include concept development, volumetric studies, urban development and physical planning, digital modeling and visualization, material-oriented design research and exploration, and sustainable design analysis.

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Work Experience

Intern Architect at Abelardo Gonzalez
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Preparation of building permit documents and development of project-specific and office-adapted solutions. Advancement of digital workflows and tools to enhance efficiency and quality. Design of layouts and models for clear and effective communication. Production of visualizations and support in developing the office’s presentation and communication strategies.
Intern at Abelardo Gonzalez
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Prepared building permit documents and developed project-specific and office-adapted solutions. Advanced digital workflows and tools to enhance efficiency and quality. Designed layouts and models for clear and effective communication. Produced visualizations and supported the office’s presentation and communication strategies.

Education

Master’s Degree in Architecture at Politecnico di Milano
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Master’s Degree in Architecture at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
Exchange Semester in Urban Planning and Urban Studies at Politecnico di Milano
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Other, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Education