Rita Mantel (b. 1999) is a Spanish licensed architect with international academic and professional experience. She holds a Master in Architecture from IE University, Madrid, under the mentorship of Ben van Berkel, complemented by studies at Pratt Institute (New York) and Politecnico di Milano. Her background bridges architecture, art, and design through collaborations with Seçkin Pirim and Sedef Gali, as well as architectural training under Miralles Tagliabue EMBT and Matteo Cainer. She was further mentored by Icíar Mangas after completing her Art and Business seminar, and her paintings have been exhibited in Madrid. Rita currently works at Rosan Bosch Studio between Copenhagen and Madrid, developing innovative technical and conceptual design practices

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Rita Mantel (b. 1999) is a Spanish licensed architect with international academic and professional experience. She holds a Master in Architecture from IE University, Madrid, under the mentorship of Ben van Berkel, complemented by studies at Pratt Institute (New York) and Politecnico di Milano. Her background bridges architecture, art, and design through collaborations with Seçkin Pirim and Sedef Gali, as well as architectural training under Miralles Tagliabue EMBT and Matteo Cainer. She was further mentored by Icíar Mangas after completing her Art and Business seminar, and her paintings have been exhibited in Madrid. Rita currently works at Rosan Bosch Studio between Copenhagen and Madrid, developing innovative technical and conceptual design practices

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Rita Mantel (b. 1999) is a Spanish licensed architect with international academic and professional experience. She holds a Master in Architecture from IE University, Madrid, under the mentorship of Ben van Berkel, complemented by studies at Pratt Institute (New York) and Politecnico di Milano. Her background bridges architecture, art, and design through collaborations with Seçkin Pirim and Sedef Gali, as well as architectural training under Miralles Tagliabue EMBT and Matteo Cainer. She was further mentored by Icíar Mangas after completing her Art and Business seminar, and her paintings have been exhibited in Madrid. Rita currently works at Rosan Bosch Studio between Copenhagen and Madrid, developing innovative technical and conceptual design practices

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Language

English
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
French
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Junior Architect at Rosan Bosch / Z15 Valle Verde
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Masterplan design including the architectural design of a sports complex, auditorium, and school complex. Involved in reducing the construction cost by 40%. Led a comprehensive environmental analysis study, applying parametric weather analysis tools to inform design decisions.
Research Resident at UNStudio
January 1, 2024 - February 29, 2024
Research-focused residency in the Amsterdam Immersion Lab, contributing to the Braindevoort Smart District project.
Architectural Assistant at Matteo Cainer Architects
June 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Produced a 3D model of an Ancient Roman palmento (historic wine-processing structure) in Piedimonte, Sicily for an agrotourism project. Proposals for remodeling a residential unit in a palazzo in Siena; Landscaping project in Tuscany with flora/fauna study.
Architectural Assistant at Miralles Tagliabue EMBT
May 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Participated in the design and execution of the MIRALLES. Perpetuum Mobile exhibition at Museu del Disseny, Barcelona. Mentored on the façade design for Fudan University in Shanghai, China, under associate architect Joan Callis.
Resident Artist at Edition Hotels Bodrum
May 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Organized ArtDinners, exhibitions and events including the realization of Tugberk Selcuk’s sculpture exhibition “1 Içinde 3”.
Apprentice at Seçkin Pirim
May 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019
Contributed to work series “Glitch” exhibited in Contemporary Art Istanbul 2019.
Freelance Architect at Kengo Kuma Architects (Paris project)
September 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Design of an artists' residence; study of existing building and proposal for a new façade.
Junior Architect at Rosan Bosch Studio
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Masterplan design including a sports complex, auditorium, and school complex; contributed to reducing construction costs by 40%; led an environmental analysis study applying parametric weather analysis tools to inform design decisions.
Research Lab participant at UNStudio
January 1, 2024 - February 1, 2024
Completed a research-focused residency as part of the Amsterdam Immersion Lab for the Braindevoort Smart District, conducting investigations into district-scale design and parametric workflows.

Education

Master in Architecture (Habilitante) at IE University, Madrid
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Bachelor in Architecture at IE University, Segovia-Madrid
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Preparatory Course for University in Milan (Architecture, Design, Engineering) at Politecnico di Milano
June 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
Pratt Pre-College Program in Fine Arts at Pratt Institute
July 1, 2016 - August 31, 2016
Master in Architecture (Habilitante) at IE University, Madrid
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
Bachelor in Architecture at IE University (Segovia-Madrid campus)
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Preparatory Course for University in Milan (Architecture, Design, Engineering) at Politecnico di Milano
June 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
Preparatory Program at Pratt Institute
July 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016

Qualifications

Spanish licensed architect
July 1, 2024 - March 18, 2026
40% Merit Scholarship, IE University
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
75% Academic Excellence Scholarship, IE University
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Design Excellence Award, IE University (class distinction)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services