Banu Ucak

Architect, Editor, Curator, Consultant Banu Ucak Studio Banu Uçak graduated from Yıldız Technical University Faculty of Architecture in 2002. Over the course of a decade at the Building Information Center Turkey (YEM), she played a pivotal role in advancing architectural culture through the organization of conferences, competitions, and events. Since then, she has been an advocate for promoting Turkish architecture both domestically and internationally. As she progressed in her professional career, Banu continued her postgraduate studies at Istanbul Technical University and completed her degree in 2018. Following her role at YEM, where she worked as Deputy General Manager at Seranit and later as General Manager at Ferko Construction, she directed the design processes of various projects, overseeing development, design, construction, and marketing phases. Transitioning to a freelance consultant, Banu now provides comprehensive support to her clients for securing high-quality architectural projects for new investments, covering a wide spectrum from concept development to designer/architect selection, marketing processes, and brand collaborations. Also, her work has been featured in various magazines. Actively involved in content creation in the fields of design and architecture, including producing documentaries, giving speeches, curating, and writing, Banu contributes to the architectural culture in various domains, including serving as a jury member in national and international competitions. She also continues her role as a studio instructor in the architecture faculty at Özyeğin University, aiming to contribute to the profession and the creation of quality-built environments in various aspects of the field of architecture. In 2017, she curated and presented an architectural documentary series titled 'Reflections' for National TV. In 2022, she produced a documentary titled 'Homage to Masters,' spotlighting prominent figures in contemporary Turkish architecture. Additionally, among her professional clients, she currently serves as a consultant for the Architects Association Istanbul Chapter.