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Kayra Basaran

@kayrabasaran

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I develop research-driven architectural designs across conceptual, material, and technical scales.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to contribute research-driven design, material exploration, and Revit-based BIM coordination to architectural projects, while growing through conceptual, technical, and construction-focused practice.

I'm completing RIBA Part 2 at the Architectural Association School of Architecture, where Diploma Unit 7 has shaped my research-driven approach to architecture's political and material dimensions.

At WATG and Wimberly Interiors in London, I supported three hospitality projects from concept through technical design, leading Revit-based BIM coordination, spatial layouts, models, renderings, and presentation drawings. I also joined client meetings and design-team reviews while using 3D printing for iterative concept studies.

My earlier work with Emre Arolat Architecture included plans, diagrams, and rendered competition entries, while a Working Stone workshop in Manazuru explored tectonics through quarry-based craft and construction. I bring an international perspective across conceptual research, hands-on making, and large-scale project delivery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Architectural Assistant

WATG and Wimberly Interiors

Sep 2023 - Aug 2024 (11 months)

Worked across three hospitality projects at different design stages, with primary responsibility for Revit-based BIM coordination including packages, plans, and spatial layout development. Produced architectural renderings and presentation drawings, developed 3D models, and participated in client meetings and design team reviews.

Revit BIM 3D Modeling Architectural Visualization Presentation Drawings 3D Printing Spatial Coordination Technical Design

Architectural Intern

EAA — Emre Arolat Architecture

Aug 2022 - Sep 2022 (1 month)

Produced AutoCAD plans, concept diagrams, and post-processed rendered images for two international design competition entries. Attended design team meetings and contributed to competition development across two distinct project themes.

Autocad Concept Design Rendering Design Competition

Intern

Tabanlioglu Architects

Feb 2018 - Feb 2018 (0 months)

Researched the studio's Miami project and presented findings on the relationship between architecture and social media to the design team.

Research Presentation Skills Architecture

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Architectural Association School of Architecture

RIBA Part 2, Architecture

2020 -

Pursuing RIBA Part 1 and Part 2 qualifications, with expected graduation in 2026. Engaged in design studios including Intermediate 11, Intermediate 10, Diploma Unit 4, and Diploma Unit 7.