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Elif Ayse Sen is a senior architecture writer at illustrarch. A trained architect with a B.Arch from Altınbaş University, she covers interior design, architecture schools and education, and residential design, and has written hundreds of articles for the publication.

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How to Design Spaces That Promote Wellness in Architecture
Biophilic & Wellness Design

How to Design Spaces That Promote Wellness in Architecture

A practical look at how to design spaces that promote wellness in architecture, covering natural light, biophilic design, air quality, acoustics, and healthy...

Architecture Portfolio Layout: Designing Pages with Grid and Typography
Architectural Portfolio

Architecture Portfolio Layout: Designing Pages with Grid and Typography

A focused look at architecture portfolio layout, from setting up a column grid and choosing margins to pairing typefaces and building a readable...

Best Software in Architecture School and What to Learn First
Design SoftwaresEducational

Best Software in Architecture School and What to Learn First

A practical look at the best software to learn in architecture school, covering SketchUp, Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, ArchiCAD, and rendering tools, with a...

Construction Documents Architecture: From Schematic to Working Drawings
Construction

Construction Documents Architecture: From Schematic to Working Drawings

A plain-language look at construction documents architecture, tracing the path from schematic design through design development to a fully detailed set of working...

SketchUp vs Rhino: Best 3D Modeling for Architects
Design Softwares

SketchUp vs Rhino: Best 3D Modeling for Architects

A practical comparison of SketchUp vs Rhino for architects, covering push-pull versus NURBS modeling, the Grasshopper parametric workflow, rendering options, learning curve, and...

Architectural Programming: From Brief to Spatial Needs
Architectural ConceptArchitectural Theory & Concepts

Architectural Programming: From Brief to Spatial Needs

A practical look at architectural programming, the pre-design phase where architects gather requirements and turn a client brief into a clear set of...

Monterrey Stadium: The Best View at the 2026 World Cup
Architecture News

Monterrey Stadium: The Best View at the 2026 World Cup

Estadio BBVA, the Steel Giant of Monterrey, frames the Cerro de la Silla mountain behind its north stand. A look at the Populous...

Inspirational Stories #19: KOOP Architects
Inspirational Stories

Inspirational Stories #19: KOOP Architects

In the 19th edition of our Inspirational Stories series, KOOP Architects shares how a cooperative working model, a deep respect for place and...