Arzu Türk

Arzu Türk is a Researcher in the Department of Landscape Architecture at the Faculty of Architecture, Istanbul Technical University. She holds a PhD in Landscape Architecture from the same university (2019). Her research focuses on landscape design, the history of landscape architecture, and sustainable urban planning. She has been actively involved in architectural and landscape design competitions, winning numerous awards including the İBB Cultural and Art Association Architectural Project Award (2023) and the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Main Transfer Center Architectural Project Award (2020).

Education:

• PhD in Landscape Architecture, Istanbul Technical University (2019)
• Master's in Landscape Architecture, Istanbul Technical University (2016)
• Bachelor's in Landscape Architecture, Istanbul Technical University (2014)

Research interests emphasize the intersection of cultural memory and urban landscapes, the impact of medicinal plants on urban well-being, and collaborative approaches to sustainable design. Her work often explores how historical and ecological parameters shape contemporary landscape practices.

Awards highlight her contributions to urban regeneration projects, including the Öğretmen Neşe Alten Primary School Garden Design Competition (2013) and the Gelibolu Historical Area Memorial Design Competition (2018). She has also collaborated on vertical farming initiatives addressing food security in Istanbul.

Grants and advising: While no formal advisees are listed, her editorial role at XXI Architecture, Design and Space Magazine (2015) and collaborations with firms like Vitra Yapımetal (2014) underscore her active role in academic and professional circles.

Labs/Teams: No specific lab affiliations mentioned, but her projects involve interdisciplinary teams from academia, local governance, and design disciplines.