👋 About
City | Turin |
Country | Italy |
About | An architect and urban dreamer, specializing in sustainability and speculative design, with an impressive academic record from Politecnico di Torino. Achieved both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Architecture, with a master's thesis titled "Hacking Istanbul, The Fragmented City: Through the Backdoor of Kartal," demonstrating commitment to integrating interdisciplinary approaches into urban planning and architecture. Accumulated extensive experience at Balance Architettura, contributing to a broad spectrum of projects, including Brands Distribution, Superlab Bicocca, Luzatti, and the Cavallerizza Reale di Torino competition, among others. Collaborating with China Room and the Turin Design Hub, played a pivotal role in leading competitive projects such as Jianhu Revival and GBA Uninterrupted. Part of the graphical editing team for the book "The Great Game Detroit" by E. Bruno and V. Federighi in 2023, taking a critical role in the visualization and drawing of cover illustrations and chapter imagery. Proficient in tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Grasshopper, V-Ray, and Autodesk AutoCAD, contributing significantly to numerous architectural projects and international competitions, notably achieving an Honourable Mention for the YAC-Detroit Waterfront project. Marked by active participation in collaborative workshops and presentations, notably the "Industrial Remix – Workshop" in partnership with MIT, aimed at reimagining urban manufacturing models with a sustainability focus. Commitment to sustainability and innovation in architecture further evidenced by contributions to public forums and discussions on urban development strategies and the transformative role of technology in education and community engagement. Engaged in various reviews and participated in academic courses, providing graphical support to enhance students' abilities to narrate stories through visuals, aiming to develop storytelling skills with imagery. In February 2024, delivered a notable presentation titled "Innovative Conservation Strategies" at Politecnico di Torino during a conference held at the Palazzina di Caccia di Stupinigi, focusing on heritage preservation. Participation in the TrUST podcast further underscored the transformative role of technology in educational methodologies. Renowned for architectural acumen and technical skill, demonstrated exceptional leadership and teamwork abilities, evidenced by various roles, including serving as high school student president and participating in sports and academic competitions. |
🗄️ Previous Jobs
1️⃣ Job Title | Junior Architect |
Company Name | Balance Architettura |
Start Date | April, 2021 |
End Date | May, 2023 |
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💼 Current Job
Job Title | Architect |
Company Name | AA Architecture |
Start Date | December, 2023 |
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🎓 Education
1️⃣ School | Politecnico di Torino |
Degree | Bachelor's degree |
Field of Study | Architecture |
Graduated | Yes |
2️⃣ School | Politecnico di Torino |
Degree | Master's Degree |
Field of Study | Architecture for Sutainability |
Graduated | Yes |
📄 Details
First Name | Alp |
Last Name | Arda |
Username | alpaarda |