Çocukken yazdığı bir defterde “Mimarlığın disiplinini kazanıp, moda alanında çalışan biri olacağım” demişti. Bugün bu hayalini yaşıyor. Mimarlığın ifade gücünü moda dünyasına taşıyarak sürdürülebilirlik ve yaratıcılığı buluşturuyor. Onun hikâyesi, sınırlı imkânlarda dahi disiplin, çalışkanlık ve hayal gücüyle nelerin mümkün olabileceğini gösteriyor. Kendi sözleriyle: “İçinde doğduğumuz her neyse, hiçbirisi bizim sahip olduğumuz tek şey değil. Bağlamlar bizi geriye çeker, kimliklere hapseder. Oysa özgürlük, ...

Career Development & Personal Growth - The speaker emphasizes the importance of continuous self-improvement and viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth and transformation [2][12][13] - The speaker highlights the significance of self-awareness, questioning one's motivations, and making choices aligned with personal values [20][22][23] - The speaker advocates for embracing experimentation, taking risks, and not being afraid of failure, as life is a "prova alanı" (testing ground) [19][25][26] Architectural Practice & Cultural Heritage - The speaker's architectural journey involves a non-traditional approach, focusing on self-discovery and identifying areas of interest through a process of elimination [7] - The speaker values the importance of experiencing different places and cultures to develop aesthetic sensibilities and apply them for the benefit of others [8][17] - The speaker's work involves cultural heritage, aiming to create innovative narratives and transformations, exemplified by the Çatalhöyük project [17][18] Overcoming Challenges & Seizing Opportunities - The speaker faced disappointment when a planned internship in the Netherlands was cancelled due to Covid-19, but this led to an opportunity to work on a project in Cappadocia [11][12] - The speaker made a quick decision to defer studies and work on a project in Halfeti, Şanlıurfa, demonstrating a willingness to take risks for career advancement [14][15] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of turning crises into opportunities, highlighting increased productivity and development during the Covid-19 pandemic [22][23]