Ferda Didar ÜNAL Architectural Designer
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Architectural designer with a Master of Architecture and experience in architectural and interior design, historic documentation, digital modeling, fabrication, and exhibition work across the United States and Türkiye.
EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
University of New Mexico, 2026 Master of Architecture
Birkani International | Istanbul, Türkiye / Santa Fe, NM
University of New Mexico, 2026 Graduate Certificate, Historic Preservation & Regionalism Beykent University, 2015 Bachelor of Interior Architecture
Freelance Architectural Designer | 2015–Present (Project Based) Produced architectural drawings and presentation materials, supporting permitting, documentation, cost/site analysis, and project administration. University of New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM
Süleyman Demirel University, 2010 AS, Architectural Restoration
Part-Time Faculty | 2026–Present Taught asynchronous undergraduate Intro to Architecture, integrating architectural history, sketching, and physical modeling exercises.
SOFTWARE
Central New Mexico Community College| Albuquerque, NM
Advanced: · AutoCAD · Office Proficient: · Adobe InDesign · Adobe Illustrator · Adobe Photoshop · Revit · Rhino · Sketchup · Lumion Working Knowledge: · TouchDesigner
MAKING + FABRICATION 3D Printing Physical Model Making Hand Sketching Sewing / Textile Fabrication Prototype Assembly
AWARDS + RECOGNITION 2025 - Graduate Excellence in Leadership Award 2025 - Indigenous Design + Planning Recognition Award 2024 - New Mexico History Museum Recognition Award 2023 - Tau Sigma Delta Honor Society, Architecture + Allied Arts
Part-Time Instructor| 2025–Present Taught Intro to Architecture and A/E/C software courses focused on architectural representation, BIM, and digital workflows. University of New Mexico School of Architecture + Planning| Abq, NM Dean’s Project Assistant | 2024–2025 Researched and curated faculty and alumni exhibitions for the School’s 50th anniversary, developing content, graphics, and coordinating installation. Indigenous Design + Planning / UNM School of Architecture + Planning Project Assistant | 2024–2025 Produced architectural visualizations, animations, exhibition graphics, and digital content for *Restoring Our Hearthplaces* at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, with selected work to be exhibited at the 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale. New Mexico History Museum / UNM School of Architecture + Planning Project Assistant | 2023–2024 Researched and digitized historic construction reports and H.A.B.S. drawings, documenting the evolution of the Palace of the Governors. Reconstructed historical phases in AutoCAD & Rhino and developed 3D-printed models for the “Palace Through Time” museum exhibition, on view through 2030. Studiomod | Istanbul, Türkiye Interior Architect | 2016–2020 Produced fabrication drawings for furniture, interior design packages, and material specifications. Coordinated client presentations, site visits, showroom staging, finish and furniture selection, and project logistics.