Cagla Gurbay
About Cagla Gurbay
Cagla Gurbay is an Architectural Designer currently employed at Foster + Partners in London since 2021. With a diverse background in architecture, she has held various positions at notable firms and has extensive educational qualifications in the field.
Current Role at Foster + Partners
Cagla Gurbay has been working as an Architectural Designer at Foster + Partners since 2021. Located in London, England, she has contributed to various projects over her three years with the firm. Foster + Partners is known for its innovative architectural designs and sustainable practices, aligning with Gurbay's professional focus.
Previous Experience in Architecture
Before joining Foster + Partners, Cagla Gurbay held several positions in architectural firms. She worked as an Architect at Autoban from 2013 to 2016 and later at GMW MIMARLIK from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she served as an Architectural Designer at Woods Bagot for five months in 2019 and at Pascall+Watson for ten months from 2019 to 2020. Her diverse experience spans various roles and responsibilities within the architecture sector.
Educational Background
Cagla Gurbay has a solid educational foundation in architecture. She earned her Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) from İzmir Ekonomi Üniversitesi, studying from 2007 to 2012. She further advanced her studies by obtaining a Master of Science (MSc) in Emergent Technologies and Design from the Architectural Association in 2013. Additionally, she studied Italian Language at Università per Stranieri di Perugia in 2009 and completed an English Language Program at Alexanders International School in 2005.
Leadership Experience
Cagla Gurbay served as the Director of Gurbay Design Studio Limited from 2018 to 2021. In this role, she managed architectural projects and led a team, contributing to the studio's vision and execution of design concepts. Her leadership experience complements her technical skills in architecture.
Teaching and Internships
In addition to her professional roles, Cagla Gurbay has experience in academia as a Teaching Assistant at Izmir University of Economics in 2012. She also completed internships at Surtaş İnşaat and Zorlu Holding in Turkey, gaining practical experience in the field of architecture during her early career.