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Dr. İrem Küçük | Architectural Design | Best Researcher Award

Architecture department at gazi university, Turkey

Dr. İrem Küçük is a Research Assistant PhD in the Department of Architecture at Gazi University. She earned her B.Arch (2009), M.A. (2013), and Ph.D. (2018) from Gazi University and completed an Open Thesis Fabrication (OTF) program (2011) at IAAC, Spain. Her research focuses on architecture, building information, and architectural design. Since 2014, she has been a coordinator at AtelierZ, producing experimental works that explore architectural theory and practice. She also teaches architectural design studio and elective courses. 📚🏗️

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Academic Profile

Dr. İrem Küçük is a Research Assistant PhD at Gazi University, Department of Architecture. She earned her B.Arch (2009), M.A. (2013), and Ph.D. (2018) from Gazi University and completed an Open Thesis Fabrication (OTF) program (2011) at IAAC, Spain. Her doctoral dissertation, Rethinking Design Space in Architecture, explores innovative architectural methodologies, while her master’s research focused on experimental architecture and sustainable development. She is proficient in English (C1) and Spanish (B2). Additionally, she has received specialized training in Open Thesis Fabrication (2011). Her expertise lies in architectural design, building information, and creative spatial explorations. 🏗️📚

Academic Experience 🎓🏛️

Dr. İrem Küçük has been a Research Assistant PhD (2018–Present) at Gazi University, Faculty of Architecture, where she actively contributes to architectural education and research. Previously, she served as a Research Assistant (2010–2018) in the same department, gaining extensive academic and practical experience. She teaches undergraduate courses, including Research Project, Installation and Tools of Design Space in Architecture, and Final Project. Her dedication to education and research plays a crucial role in shaping future architects and advancing architectural design methodologies. 📚🏗️

Research Focus

Dr. İrem Küçük specializes in architectural education, experimental design methodologies, and material experimentation in architecture. Her research explores innovative pedagogical models, integrating craft mediums into architectural studio education 🏗️🎨. She critically examines the architectural design studio, rethinking its pedagogical framework 📚. Additionally, her work delves into spatial contemporaneity, movement in architecture, and interdisciplinary design approaches. Through journal articles, book chapters, and conference papers, she contributes to advancing architectural theory and practice. Her studies provide valuable insights into architecture as a dynamic and evolving discipline. 🔍🏛️

Publication Top Notes

1️⃣ Material Experimentation in the Architectural Design Studio (2025) – Buildings 📄 | DOI: 10.3390/buildings15050701
2️⃣ Excessively Undisciplined Works (2024) – Book Chapter 📖 | DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2329-8.ch011
3️⃣ Rethinking the Pedagogical Fiction of the Architectural Design Studio (2023) – Periodica Polytechnica Architecture 🏛️ | DOI: 10.3311/ppar.21248
4️⃣ Contemporaneity – A Common Space-Time-Data for Architectural Creation (2019) – IOP Conf. Series: Mat. Sci. & Eng. 🔬 | DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/471/7/072033
5️⃣ Move-tecture: A Conceptual Framework for Designing Movement in Architecture (2017) – IOP Conf. Series: Mat. Sci. & Eng. 🏗️ | DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/245/4/042061

İrem Küçük | Architectural Design | Best Researcher Award

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