Simge Çil, architect+researcher
Simge Çil is an architect+researcher based in Istanbul. She received a BA in Architecture from Istanbul Bilgi University in 2019. After graduation, she worked at national and international offices and participated in various competition projects. She is pursuing a master’s degree at Istanbul Bilgi University, focusing on History, Theory, and Criticism in Architecture. Her thesis is titled “Traces of Antiquity on the Modern Cityscape: Side Ancient City.”
EDUCATION
Istanbul Bilgi University
Architecture Faculty, Graduate, Istanbul.
Program: History and Theory of Architecture, M. Arch. Ongoing.
Thesis: “Traces of Antiquity on the Modern Cityscape: Side Ancient City”
Thesis Advisor: Dr. İdil Üçer Karababa
GPA: 4.00
Completed Courses:
Research in Architecture and Urban Studies.
In Situ: Rethinking Site in Architecture.
Spatial Discussion of the 21st Century: Architecture, City, Ecology.
Reading Classical Architecture and City.
Methodology in Architecture and Design Studies.
Rationality and Social Thought.
Ecologic Strategies in Architecture.
Reading on Philosophy, Technology, and Human Condition.
Ancient Architecture, Ancient Cities. (Special Student in ITU, Palimpsest Cities: Gamification and Storytelling for Architectural History and Cultural Heritage Awareness.)
Istanbul Bilgi University
Architecture Faculty, Undergraduate, Istanbul.
Program: Architecture, B.Arch(Architect); June 2019.
GPA: 3.34 (Honour List)
Palacký University in Olomouch
Central Europe: History & Culture - Architecture & Society Summer School
EXPERIENCE
Academic
Teaching and Administration Assistant
Istanbul Bilgi University Architecture Faculty. Istanbul. Oct'23 - Jul'24
Fall’23-24 assisted courses: Building Materials and Technologies I.
Principles of Conservation and Restoration.
Architectural Design V.
Fall’23-24 assisted courses: Building Materials and Technologies II.
Introduction to Architecture.
Architectural Design VI.
Professional
Architect
Hande Köksal Interiors, Istanbul. Jul'22-Mar'23
Concept design, preparation of conceptual design presentations for clients, design and construction drawings, material selections, custom furniture designs, construction project coordination and tracking, and architectural photoshoot coordination.
Junior Architect
OZA Design, London. Mar'21 - Feb'22
Material selections, custom furniture designs, construction project coordination and tracking, and architectural photoshoot coordination.
Architect
Koop Architects, Istanbul. Mar'20-Aug'20
Golden Horn Shoreline Urban Design Competition, Istanbul; National Architectural Project Competition. (3rd Place)
Salacak Shoreline Urban Design Competition.
Curator
Center for Spatial Justice, Istanbul. Freelance. 2020
Salacak Shorelines Urban Design Competition.
Walks for Spatial Justice: Salacak curator with Sinan Logie
Designer
Yerce Architecture, Istanbul. Freelance. 2019
Illustration drawings.