Defne is a Part II Architectural Assistant at dRMM Studio Berlin where she contributes to design development, environmental analysis, and visualisation. She completed her Master’s degree in Architecture Typology at TU Berlin,  where her thesis explored the transformation of the former Berliner Kindl Brewery through circular design and adaptive reuse.

Before joining dRMM in 2024, Defne completed her Bachelor’s studies at Politecnico di Milano and gained international experience working on projects in Vietnam, Turkey, and the UK. In her free time, she enjoys Mediterranean summers and playing tug with her golden retriever.