Gokce received her BA in Architecture and Landscape Architecture from Istanbul Technical University. During her professional career in Turkey, Gokce worked on several major design projects of different scales including the historic preservation projects in Bozcaada. Gokce also travelled all over Turkey and completed a major research project about the drawbacks and effects of hydroelectric power on the local people and their environment. During that time she observed kids playing in the natural environment and it gave her an idea. In 2010 She founded arKiDect, Design Factory for Kids where kids discover and learn about architecture. In 2011 Gokce relocated to NYC to further her education in Green Construction Technology at New York University. She recently received The U.S. Green Building Council award for her work on hurricane proof design in Breezy Point, NYC. Currently Gokce works on LEED projects and teaches architecture to kids in NYC.
Falcon Group, New York, NY, US, Project Manager
As a Project Manager Gokce is responsible for landscape design, sustainable urban design, green roof installation and roof deck design.
