İrem Küçük | Architectural Design | Best Researcher Award

Dr. İrem Küçük , Gazi university , Turkey.

Dr.İrem Küçük is an architectural educator and researcher at Gazi University, specializing in architectural design and experimental architecture. She earned her B. Arch , M.A. , and Ph.D. from Gazi University, with additional training at IAAC . As a studio instructor, she teaches architectural design and elective courses, while also coordinating atelierz since , producing experimental works that challenge architectural conventions. With five published books and contributions to SCI/Scopus journals, her research delves into design space, architectural theories, and education. Her work critically examines architecture’s role through thematic explorations, blending theory and practice seamlessly.

Publication Profile

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Education & Experience

B. Arch (2009) – Gazi University
M.A. in Architecture (2013) – Gazi University
Ph.D. in Architecture (2018) – Gazi University
Open Thesis Fabrication (OTF) (2011) – IAAC
Faculty Member at Gazi University – Architectural design studio & elective courses
Coordinator at atelierz (since 2014) – Focus on experimental architecture and thematic explorations

Summary Suitability

Dr. İrem Küçük is a distinguished researcher and educator in architectural design, experimental architecture, and design theories, making her an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award. With a Ph.D. from Gazi University and specialized training in Open Thesis Fabrication (IAAC), her scholarly contributions significantly impact contemporary architecture.

Professional Development

Dr.İrem Küçük actively contributes to architectural research and education through experimental design approaches and innovative pedagogies. As a faculty member at Gazi University, she mentors students in architectural design studios and electives. Her role as a coordinator at atelierz allows her to push boundaries in architectural exploration, integrating theory with hands-on experimental projects. With five published books and four SCI/Scopus-indexed journal articles, her academic contributions shape contemporary discourse in architecture. Küçük continuously engages with emerging design methodologies, fostering critical thinking and creative problem-solving in architectural education. Her research bridges architecture, design space, and experimental approaches.

Research Focus

Dr.İrem Küçük research revolves around architectural design, experimental architecture, and design space. She critically examines the theoretical and practical intersections of architecture, exploring the role of architects in shaping spatial experiences. Her work in architectural design theories investigates new ways of interpreting and teaching architecture, integrating experimentation with contemporary design methodologies. With an emphasis on architectural education, she explores innovative teaching methods to enhance critical thinking and creativity in design studios. Through atelierz, she collaborates on projects that challenge traditional norms, redefining the boundaries of space, form, and materiality in architectural practice.

Awards & Honors

Published 5 Books (ISBN-Registered)
4 Journal Publications in SCI/Scopus-Indexed Journals
Coordinator at atelierz (since 2014) – Leading Experimental Architectural Works
Recognized for Contributions to Architectural Design Theories & Education
Mentor & Educator in Architectural Design Studios at Gazi University

Publication Top Notes

Material Experimentation in the Architectural Design Studio: An Experimental Pedagogical Model for Incorporating Craft Mediums into Studio Education (2025) – Buildings | DOI: 10.3390/buildings15050701 | Cited by: –

Excessively Undisciplined Works (2024) – Book Chapter | DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2329-8.ch011 | Cited by: –

Rethinking the Pedagogical Fiction of the Architectural Design Studio (2023) – Periodica Polytechnica Architecture | DOI: 10.3311/ppar.21248 | Cited by: –

Contemporaneity – A Common Space-Time-Data for Architectural Creation (2019) – IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering | DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/471/7/072033 | Cited by: –

Move-tecture: A Conceptual Framework for Designing Movement in Architecture (2017) – IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering | DOI: 10.1088/1757-899X/245/4/042061 | Cited by: –