materra.studio

Architect and landscape designer based in Rome and Cyprus, working across the fields of architecture, landscape, and heritage. Her work investigates the relationship between ecology, cultural memory, and spatial identity — merging analytical research with experiential design. Currently completing a Master’s in Landscape Architecture at Sapienza University of Rome, she focuses on sustainable and sensory landscapes that connect natural systems with human perception. Integrating virtual reality and AI tools into the design process, her approach explores how emerging technologies can expand the understanding of spatial experience.

Education

• Sapienza University of Rome — Master’s in Landscape Architecture (ongoing)
• Eastern Mediterranean University — Bachelor of Architecture

Areas of Expertise

• Architectural and landscape design
• Design integrated with archaeology and heritage
• Urban fabric, ecology, and cultural continuity
• Sustainable and innovative landscape strategies

Technical Skills

• Integration of cultural and historical contexts within landscape design
• 3D architectural visualization and rendering
• Use of VR and AI technologies in spatial analysis and design

Architect specialized in restoration and cultural heritage, focusing on the conservation and adaptive reuse of historical structures through sustainable and research-driven design approaches. She combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary digital tools to bridge the gap between tangible heritage and innovative restoration practices. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Architecture (Restoration) at Sapienza University of Rome, her work explores the intersection of material authenticity, cultural continuity, and technological precision in architectural preservation.

Education

• Sapienza University of Rome — Master’s in Architecture (Restoration) (2023 – 2025)
• Istanbul University — Bachelor’s in History (2022 – 2026)
• Anadolu University — Associate Degree in Cultural Heritage (2022 – 2023)
• Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University — Restoration Techniques and Technologies (2023)
• Middle East Technical University — BIM Specialization Program (2022 – 2023)

Areas of Expertise

• Architectural restoration and conservation
• Historical buildings and cultural heritage studies
• Traditional construction techniques and materials
• BIM technologies and digital documentation
• Sustainable restoration methodologies

Technical Skills

• Autodesk Recap
• Agisoft Metashape
• Digital illustration and 3D modeling

Experience

• Sapienza University of Rome — Master’s Student in Architecture (Restoration) (2023 – ongoing)
• Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Republic of Türkiye — Architect (July – August 2023)
  Efes, Ayasuluk & St. Jean Basilica Excavations
• Aktüel Tasarım Yapı — Architect (March – August 2019)
  Restoration Project of the Vatican Embassy in Istanbul
• Meda Architects — Architectural Intern (June – July 2015)

Languages

• Turkish — Native
• English — Advanced
• French — Professional working proficiency
• Italian — Professional working proficiency
• Spanish — Basic
• Latin, Ottoman Turkish — Basic