Bengisu Ilksoy
About Bengisu Ilksoy
Bengisu Ilksoy is a BIM & Design Systems Coordinator currently working at Foster + Partners in London. With a background in architecture and extensive experience in BIM consultancy, she has contributed to significant projects, including the Ellison Institute of Technology's new campus.
Current Role at Foster and Partners
Bengisu Ilksoy serves as the BIM & Design Systems Coordinator at Foster + Partners in London, United Kingdom. She has held this position since 2022. In her role, she is responsible for coordinating design systems, which includes overseeing the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes within architectural projects. Her work contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of design workflows at the firm.
Experience at RE-Lab BIM Consultancy & Services
Since 2020, Bengisu Ilksoy has been a Co-Founder of RE-Lab BIM Consultancy & Services. In this capacity, she focuses on providing expert consultancy in BIM processes and services. Her involvement in this venture highlights her commitment to advancing BIM practices in the architecture and construction industries.
Educational Background
Bengisu Ilksoy completed her Master’s Degree (MSc.) in Architectural Design at Istanbul Technical University from 2012 to 2015. Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) from the same institution between 2008 and 2012. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in architectural principles and design methodologies.
Previous Professional Experience
Bengisu Ilksoy has accumulated extensive experience in various architectural roles. She worked as an Intern Architect at VARYAP and Teget Architectural Office in 2010 and 2011, respectively. From 2014 to 2020, she held positions at GMW MIMARLIK, first as an Architect and later as an Architectural BIM Coordinator. Additionally, she served as an Adjunct Faculty at Bahcesehir University from 2017 to 2022, contributing to the education of future architects.
Project Involvement
Bengisu Ilksoy has been involved in significant architectural projects, including coordinating the design systems for the Ellison Institute of Technology's new campus in Oxford. This project aims for BREEAM Outstanding and WELL Platinum accreditation. She also contributed to a large-scale project featuring over 30,000m2 of research laboratory space, an oncology and wellness patient clinic, and educational facilities, which is set for completion in 2026.