Ayça özcanlar
About Ayça özcanlar
Ayça Özcanlar is an Associate Principal at Arup in Singapore with over 23 years of experience in the façade industry, specializing in ETFE design and technology.
Company
Ayça Özcanlar currently serves as an Associate Principal at Arup, based in Singapore. She has held this role since 2023. Arup is a globally recognized engineering and consulting firm known for its innovative approach to complex architectural projects. Özcanlar has been affiliated with Arup in various capacities over the years, enriching her extensive career in façade consultancy and design.
Title
Ayça Özcanlar holds the title of Associate Principal at Arup. With this title comes the responsibility of leading significant projects and contributing to the firm's strategic initiatives in façade design and technology.
Education and Expertise
Ayça Özcanlar completed her undergraduate studies in Architecture and her Master's in Building Sciences at Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi / Middle East Technical University, from 1996 to 2001 and 2001 to 2003, respectively. With over 23 years of experience in the façade industry, she specializes in ETFE design and technology. Her educational background and extensive field experience provide her with a robust skill set pertinent to complex architectural projects.
Career Background
Throughout her career, Ayça Özcanlar has held several key positions. Prior to her current role, she worked as an Associate at Arup from 2017 to 2023, a Senior Façade Consultant at Arup from 2008 to 2023, and a Façade Design Manager at YALITIMROM SRL from 2005 to 2007 in Romania. Additionally, she was a Façade Designer at LHL International Pte Ltd from 2002 to 2004 in Singapore, and served as an Adjunct Lecturer at NUS from 2013 to 2017.
Major Achievements and Projects
Ayça Özcanlar has been involved in numerous high-profile projects throughout her career. In Singapore, she worked on the Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort and the Singapore Sports Hub. Internationally, her projects include the Anshan Hotspring in China and Ben Gurion Airport in Israel. She leads the India portfolio at Arup and is involved in a large-scale mixed development project in Singapore. Additionally, she has collaborated with UNWomen to launch STEM events and chairs the Quality Executive and Arup Management System Committee, contributing to the technical excellence of the firm.