Oya Atalay Franck

Prof. Dr. Oya Atalay Franck serves as Dean and Managing Director at the School of Architecture, Design and Civil Engineering at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). She is also a member of the ZHAW Executive Board and participates in European networks like the European Architectural History Network and the European Association for Architectural Education (EAAE).

• Current faculty member at ZHAW
• Leadership role as Dean and Managing Director
• Active in European architectural education networks

Her research focuses on constructive design principles, urban design, and the interplay of proportions and perception in architectural contexts. She has co-edited publications exploring these themes, emphasizing design fundamentals, structural applications, and spatial cognition.

Recent publications include:

• 2018: Editorship of Elementare Bücher zum konstruktiven Entwerfen, focusing on foundational design resources.
• 2017: Editorship of Proportionen und Wahrnehmung in Architektur und Städtebau, analyzing architectural proportions and urban design.