Aysegul Bilgic (she/her/hers)

I'm from  Ankara Capital of Turkey. I've been living in Boston for more than 10 years now.

My education  Bachelor of Architecture degree from Turkey and I also studied historic preservation in Turkey, I worked in historic site from 13 Century Hasankeyf and also archeological site Dionysus Temple Teos. In received by Master of Architecture from the BAC in 2015. Currently, I work as a adjunct instructor at the BAC in addition to my role at PCA.

Why PCA?  Good design and nice people.

My earliest architectural memory  walking around the historical sites of Turkey with my family and being fascinated by the giant columns and all the little details. I spent a lot of time trying to imagine what was life like then.

Materials that excite me  I love to expose materials and seeing their raw phase, especially through other transparent materials. Looking through a glass and seeing the exposed steel columns with concrete flooring is simple but daring.

What building or place do you wish you designed, why?  I would love to design a place like MassMoCa. Design that adapts to a new use while telling an old story is stronger and romantic than a brand new building.

What is the nerdiest thing you do in your spare time?  trying to tell normal stuff to my real nerd husband.

Cats or dogs?  Cats for sure. They are weird creatures to adore but come with different personalities that are always strong and fascinating.

Coffee or tea?  Tea, of course! Do you know that Turkey is the number one tea drinking country in the world?

On my playlist  Too much Depeche mode, 80's, old rock and alternative.

Quote that guides me right now:  "To be modern is not a fashion, it is a state. It is necessary to understand history, and he who understands history knows how to find continuity between that which was, that which is, and that which will be." - Le Corbusier

One thing most people don’t know about you  I'm an open book.